by user submitted | 22 Aug 2012 | SLAM
At Amsterdam’s first Repair Cafe, an event originally held in a theater’s foyer, then in a rented room in a former hotel and now in a community center a couple of times a month, people can bring in whatever they want to have repaired, at no cost, by volunteers who...
by editor | 16 Aug 2012 | AACSGaM, Event
Hi folks, The NSW Government and Regional Development Australia Northern Inland will be holding an ‘invitation only forum’ on the 17th August which will be aimed at talking up coal seam gas in our region. Liberal NSW Legislative Council member Scot...
by editor | 16 Aug 2012 | Energy, Event
Concerned at the high cost of energy? Want to do something about it? The real elephant in the room is energy use learn how to reduce your energy, reduce your footprint – and save money! SEE . . . . . . lots of ideas to reduce energy LEARN . . . how reducing your...
by editor | 14 Aug 2012 | AACSGaM
Armidale Action on Coal Seam Gas has raised questions about the so-called energy forum being held in Armidale this week, saying the invitation only event smacks of a coal seam gas promotional event that is ignoring other energy options and riding roughshod over the...
by editor | 7 Aug 2012 | AACSGaM, Event, SLAM
Carmel Flint’s work was key to the founding of Armidale Action on Coal Seam Gas (AACSG). The group is raising funds to support her work for the environment in our region. At: The Tree Group Woodland Centre On: Thursday 9th August 6pm For: A Smorgasbord Dinner...
by editor | 7 Aug 2012 | Event
All members of the SLA Community, their family and friends are warmly invited to join the monthly shared meal hosted by Community/Heart & Soul on the 2nd Friday of the month. Our next meal will be at Cathie’s this Friday (10th) from 6-ish. Children...
by user submitted | 7 Aug 2012 | Event, SLAM
Thinking of keeping chooks? Come to Incredible Edibles Uralla’s Backyard Chook Day. This is a family friendly day for the whole family. Displays and talks will cover feeding chooks, housing fixed or portable, using chook tractors, parasite control, care of a...
by editor | 7 Aug 2012 | AURG, Event, SLAM
A walk along Armidale’s city creek from UNE to Taylor St to view all the recent works done by the Armidale Urban Rivercare Group (AURG), UNE Landcare and the recently ended HiCUB Project. A lot has been done in recent times and AURG are rightly proud of what’s been...
by editor | 6 Aug 2012 | SLAM
This is a follow up to Gasland. THE SKY IS PINK by Josh Fox and the GASLAND Team from JFOX on Vimeo.
by editor | 6 Aug 2012 | SLAM
Support is steadily growing among residents in their campaign to save the iconic Dumaresq Dam. The Save Dumaresq Dam Supporters Group now has a Community Facebook page called Save Dumaresq Dam so that residents or visitors can freely upload photos and happy snaps of...
by editor | 30 Jul 2012 | Event, Monthly Forum
The next monthly Open Forum to be held by Sustainable Living Armidale (SLA), will look at how urban design can create livable, affordable and environmentally friendly urban communities. We’ll be showing a film of a small ‘urban village’ of 27 homes and gardens on half...
by editor | 25 Jul 2012 | Event, SLAM
It is that time of the year when we should have a meeting to discuss the upcoming work plan for the Armidale Urban Rivercare Group for the second half of 2012. I am therefore proposing a meeting as follows:- Time: 5pm Date: Wednesday 1 August 2012 Location: The Grand...
by editor | 25 Jul 2012 | Event, SLAM
UNE Business School and the Community Mutual Group invite you to attend in person or Watch live via ustream. “Banking on the Future: How to Make Sustainability Profitable” Rowan Dowland, General Manager, Development bankmecu Tuesday 21 August 2-3pm John Dillon...
by editor | 25 Jul 2012 | SLAM
Can shopping save the world? The Story of Change urges viewers to put down their credit cards and start exercising their citizen muscles to build a more sustainable, just and fulfilling world. Watch: http://www.storyofstuff.org/movies-all/story-of-change/ Be sure to...
by editor | 10 Jul 2012 | Energy, Event
All entries are now on show in this community competition that has provided an opportunity for all residents in the Armidale Dumaresq Council area to creatively communicate the waste reduction message. There are schools entries and open sections, and a great variety...
by editor | 10 Jul 2012 | Event, SLAM
For all members of the SLA Community and friends, our regular shared meal falls on Friday 13th this month. Bring or wear something in line with this theme if you wish to share a meal, good company and ideas for sustainable living. We are holding the meals in family...
by editor | 9 Jul 2012 | Event, SLAM
Hugh Williams is an Australian who farms biodynamically, and teaches & writes in the USA. He is currently in Australia and will be conducting both talks & on-farm workshops in four states, presenting a radical reappraisal of food distribution systems, as the...
by editor | 7 Jul 2012 | SLAM
July, the mid-winter month, is a busy time in my patch as I prepare ground for the growing times just ahead. I swear the days are already noticeably longer. I’m adding the plentiful winter weeds to the compost heap and mulching any bare ground. I use...
by editor | 6 Jul 2012 | AACSGaM, SLAM
The EPA has advised environment groups that they have issued two penalty infringement notices, amounting to $3,000 in fines, and one formal warning to Eastern Star Gas and Santos for polluting a creek with coal seam gas wastewater in the Pilliga Forest, near Narrabri...
by editor | 6 Jul 2012 | AACSGaM, SLAM
Here is the link for footage taken by Paul Joseph at the last months pilliga tour. Thankyou to all who contributed to it both finacially or otherwise.. Special thanks to the wilderness society, Mystery Dingo Tours and the Armidale action on coal seam gas group Pilliga...
by editor | 3 Jul 2012 | Event, Garden, SLAM
It was a beautiful sunny Armidale day when over a hundred people gathered at NERAM’s Harvest Café on Sunday for a Mid-Winter Feast. The day was a celebration of local foods and people, showing all the can be achieved when the community pulls together for a good...
by editor | 3 Jul 2012 | Event, Monthly Forum, SLAM
Sustainable Living Armidale’s next Thursday Forum will take people around the world to see some local initiatives that are making a sustainable difference to their communities, and might in turn inspire our community. There’s the small village in Germany (pop: 2,600)...
by editor | 3 Jul 2012 | Energy, Event, SLAM
In small guided groups spend an hour in each of three very different Armidale homes and discover what has been done to lower costs, keep warmer and reduce their carbon footprint. Saturday 28 July 1.15 – 5.00pm Registrations Essential Ring Debra on {moby...
by editor | 3 Jul 2012 | Energy, Event, SLAM
Live comfortably with less energy Identify and change the everyday habits that lower your energy costs and help you stay warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Date: Wed 18 July Time: 10-12am Pelmet Making Learn how simple it is to make pelmets from local...
by editor | 2 Jul 2012 | Event, SLAM
This is a community competition that provides an opportunity for all residents in the Armidale Dumaresq Council area to creatively communicate the waste reduction message. NIRW is inviting entries for the 2012 Waste > Art & Design Competition, proudly supported...
