Armidale Bike Week 2014 – Commute Challenge

by | 10 Sep 2014 | Event, Transport

Show just how much pedal power you have during Armidale’s second annual Commute Challenge – a NSW Bike Week activity. Make a team or just ride yourself to be in the running for great prizes by riding either the furthest total distance, or the completing...

What is a sustainable economy? Nicole Foss talk in Tamworth

by | 10 Sep 2014 | Event

Tamworth Community Organic Gardening group welcomes Nicole Foss- she will be speaking on Friday 12th September at the Tamworth Community Centre on Darling St. The event is open to the public and tickets can be purchased at the website www.tcogg.com  $10 Tickets will...

Armidale Council’s energy forum invitation

by | 10 Sep 2014 | Event

You are invited to attend Armidale Council’s energy forum for business to be held on Friday 12 September 2014 at 9:30am in the Council Chambers. This FREE forum is for any organisation wanting to reduce energy use and improve their bottom line, or to advocate to their...

Biodynamic Field Demonstration

by | 10 Sep 2014 | Event

Welcome to Spring. What a wonderful blessing the recent rains have been. As the earth is still moist, we will be taking the opportunity to distribute the biodynamic preparations to assist recovery of the soil structure after the lengthy dry spell. Just a note to let...

Global People’s Climate March gathering, Sunday 21st Sept.

by | 9 Sep 2014 | SLAM

Everybody please come, late morning after church/games, and over lunchtime, down by the river. Put a note in your diary now.    More news soon. This is just before the UN climate talks the following week in NY. It’s fast growing into the largest people’s...

National Day of Divestment action

by | 3 Sep 2014 | AACSGaM, Event

In 1989, Mr. Bill McKibben authored the book, ‘The End of Nature’. Many have called it the first book to be published for a general audience on the topic of climate change. Since then, many (more) scientific papers have been released describing the...

Monster Climate Petition

by | 3 Sep 2014 | SLAM

 What Is The Monster Climate Petition? A petition by Australians to the House of Representatives demanding immediate and effective action to significantly reduce carbon emissions. The petition wording is “We ask the House to respect the science and build a safe...

Donator or Dumper – National Op Shop Week 24–31 August

by | 29 Aug 2014 | SLAM

Did you know we are in the middle of Op Shop Week. The week seeks to raise awareness of the important role of charity op shops in our community and boost donations of quality clothing and household goods to charity op shops boost charity op shop sales recognise the...

Community Energy Retailer for NSW Northern Rivers

by | 29 Aug 2014 | Starfish

An exciting initiative to create Australia’s first community owned electricity retailer has been given the green light. A community retailer offers energy to local customers at competitive rates, supports local renewable generation and allows residents to participate...

Australia’s largest community-owned solar system

by | 29 Aug 2014 | Starfish | 1 comment

Australia’s largest solar project would be financed by ‘everyday investors’ in an exciting community initiative which will bring  jobs, investment and solar power, through community involvement , to the Shoalhaven region. Shoalhaven Heads Bowling and Recreation Club...

Draft Sustainable Communities ISO released for comment

by | 29 Aug 2014 | Starfish

The first draft of ISO’s standard for sustainable communities has been released for comment. ISO 37101 sets out the requirements, guidance and supporting techniques and tools for sustainable development in communities. The standard provides a management system for...

Pilliga and Leard Forest Coal & Coal Seam Gas Tag Along Tours

by | 27 Aug 2014 | Event

This is a not for profit tour. It is to educate about the dire impacts of coal seam gas mining / coal mining  See the beauty of Leard and Pilliga Forests. And learn first hand the damage coal seam gas mining has caused in the Pilliga and open cut coal mining is...

Divestment Day is back! October 18th

by | 26 Aug 2014 | AACSGaM | 1 comment

Following the success of Australia’s first ever national day of divestment in May,* we’ve teamed up with Market Forces to do it all over again. If you didn’t get a chance to join us last time, now’s your last chance to in 2014. Click here to register today! On October...

We’re sowing the seeds

by | 26 Aug 2014 | SLAM

Climate change is impacting the oldest continuing culture in the world.  As a young Bidjara man, I’m holding on to my culture through my connection to the land.  This is why I care about climate change and this is why I’m a Seed volunteer. – Jarmarley Willet, 17...

Super Switch Launch Event watch online: 2nd Sept 6pm

by | 26 Aug 2014 | Event

Ever wondered where your super is invested? Globally, 55 percent of our superannuation is invested in high-carbon sectors like coal, oil and gas, whilst less than 2 percent is invested in climate solutions like renewable energy. Want the tools to change this and use...