by editor | 13 Dec 2012 | Energy, Event, SLAM
Armidale homeowners opened up their houses to the public, to show off a range of features that make their homes sustainable and reduce their environmental impact. Local community group Sustainable Living Armidale Inc. organised this nine-house tour on the weekend of...
by editor | 11 Dec 2012 | Energy, SLAM
Are you interested in learning about the building process? How to renovate/build sustainably with a small budget (and keep council happy!)? Developing new (old) skills? Sharing an afternoon with like-minded people? Getting your hands dirty? Contributing to your...
by editor | 10 Dec 2012 | SLAM
I know it has been a thrillingly exciting wait, but now we can announce the Top Ten films most popular with Transition initiatives!! Thanks to everyone who voted. I know the fever pitch of excitement this has generated. read...
by user submitted | 5 Dec 2012 | SLAM
Share with your community to access what you need and help your neighbours. Tools, sporting equipment, musical instruments, appliances and much more. List something today! Why buy when you can share? By: Adam Blakester
by user submitted | 3 Dec 2012 | Event, SLAM
Phase 1: Istanbul, June 10-17, 2013 Phase 2: Everywhere, 2013-14 http://globalpowershift.org/ Global Power Shift is the starting point for a new phase in the international climate movement. First, hundreds of climate leaders from around the world will gather in...
by editor | 30 Nov 2012 | Event, Transport
Life Cycle Armidale promoted all types of cycling in beautiful spring weather on Sunday 16 September 2012. As part of NSW Bike Week, the event brought bike riders of all ages and abilities together at Armidale’s picturesque Creeklands. An excellent display about the...
by editor | 29 Nov 2012 | Event, SLAM
Sometimes I ask myself why am I doing this sustainability thing, is it a waste of time? trying to change things that are big, bigger than all of us. It must be a survival thing or wanting to continue to feel lucky, blessed and having a good time. December forum is all...
by editor | 29 Nov 2012 | AACSGaM, Event, SLAM
Hi folks, Music/trivia fundraiser for Armidale Action on CSG on 1st December At the Armidale Club Hope to see you all there A good time to celebrate a great year Regards, Carmel
by editor | 28 Nov 2012 | SLAM
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by editor | 28 Nov 2012 | AACSGaM, Event |
Please come to a meeting to plan a conference on mining issues, focusing on coal seam gas, for next year at the university. I envisage the conference as examining in a holistic fashion the environmental, social and economic effects of coal seam gas, although...
by editor | 28 Nov 2012 | Event
We are excited to advise that we are running a 2 day government funded Energy Efficiency Master class on December 11th and 12th in Tamworth (venue to beconfirmed). Course Program: Prior to the course you will receive a pre-course guide to read to help fuel discussion...
by editor | 23 Nov 2012 | Event, SLAM |
Hands-on workshops on ecological farming and home gardening 28 Nov – 3 Dec What:SummerFest is a week long ‘festival’ to be held at Kyabra Station, Kentucky, NSW. The week is designed to give participants an opportunity to experience hands-on experimental techniques...
by editor | 19 Nov 2012 | SLAM
Dear Sustainable Living members: Would you please consider signing (i.e. with your name, address and email address) the petition below? To sign, simply reply to me replacing your details in this template email. Regards, Helen Stokes Save Bishopscourt Reserve...
by user submitted | 14 Nov 2012 | Event, SLAM
Incredible Edible Uralla together with Sunhill Goat Dairy are holding a goat day at SunHill Dairy The Gap Road Uralla on November 18, 2012. 9.30 am – 3.30 pm Goat Guru Dr Sandra Baxendell will speak on care of Pregnant Goats and latest research the goat...
by editor | 9 Nov 2012 | SLAM
SLA has received this message from the Environmental Defenders Office: Will you help us to save your EDO? After nearly 30 years of helping the people of NSW to protect their environment and heritage under the law, EDO NSW faces an unprecedented threat to its survival...
by editor | 8 Nov 2012 | AURG, Event, SLAM
Hello all! The next working bee is a team effort between UNE Landcare and the Armidale Urban Rivercare Group, to be held at the University of New England (map here). The planting will be the launch of the ‘10,000 Trees – Campus Creek Cleanout’ project, happening with...
by user submitted | 8 Nov 2012 | Event, SLAM
Nominations are open for Armidale Dumaresq Council’s (ADC) Environmental Sustainability Committee, and there are places for 10 community-members on the Committee. You can contact Carol Davies, ADC’s Sustainability Coordinator on {local land line prefix}0 3686...
by user submitted | 5 Nov 2012 | SLAM
TSRs in northern NSW containing some of the last and most significant stands of threatened ecological communities are under threat as the North West LHPA fences and leases them out for permanent grazing. 150 years of stewardship by LHPA and their predecessors has...
by editor | 5 Nov 2012 | SLAM
Congratulations Everyone! Armidale has won the Keep Australia Beautiful (KAB) NSW 2012 Sustainable Communities Award. The award was presented on the weekend in Kyogle, winners of the award last year. This is a huge achievement, due the vision and work over many years...
by editor | 2 Nov 2012 | AACSGaM, Event, SLAM
Hi folks, This is the best chance we may ever have to put our views on coal and gas to the NSW Cabinet directly. Please make a big effort to get there on Monday 5th November and bring along as many people as you can. The entire NSW State Cabinet, including Premier...
by editor | 2 Nov 2012 | AACSGaM, Event
Dear All, A big year is drawing to a close and the next one is full of opportunities for renewing and expanding our campaign on Coal Seam Gas. There are wider opportunities too, with some members of our group concerned about other mining threats to our region. So,...
by editor | 1 Nov 2012 | Garden, SLAM |
Hi everyone there has been lots of progress in the garden in the last few weeks. Terry laid the pavers for the floor of the chook house that the wonderful Year 11 TAS boys made; they used recycled materials (funding from the HiCUB project) and the result looks great!...
by editor | 30 Oct 2012 | Event, Monthly Forum, SLAM
This film is a ‘must see’ for all keen gardeners. How can it be possible to grow heaps of great food without a whole lot of hard work? In Back to Eden, Paul Gautschi shows how he created his garden, following some key principles learned from closely...
by editor | 26 Oct 2012 | Garden, SLAM
Here it is! The wonderful chook shed provided generously by the Year 11 class at TAS. Thank you, guys!
by editor | 26 Oct 2012 | SLAM
On 24 October, people in 181 countries came together to speak with one voice on the most urgent issue of our times: the climate crisis. Through http://www.350.org, people in every corner of the planet coordinated the most widespread day of environmental action in the...
