by Annette Kilarr | 3 Mar 2024 | Aboriginal, Climate, Event, SLAM
An invitation is extended to the New England Community to join New England Greens from 12.30pm for a light luncheon, followed by a forum and address from MLC Sue Higginson – 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Dangarsleigh Room, Armidale City Bowling Club – Saturday, 9...
by editor | 1 Mar 2024 | Energy, Event, SLAM, UNE
The Armidale Regional Council has a commitment to net zero emissions by 2030. Increased community participation and collaboration are keys to driving and accelerating the transition to renewable energy. The Community Energy Congress 2024 in Sydney, 6-7 March 2024 will...
by editor | 1 Mar 2024 | Climate, Energy, Event, SLAM
Hello everyone, It’s been quite a summer and not over yet. Looking around the country at the enormous damage being suffered by natural disasters it reinforces my view that we should be marketing Armidale as one of the safest places to live in Australia. If...
by Helen Webb | 23 Feb 2024 | Event, Garden, Local Food, SLAM
10am to 11:30am Saturday 24th February 2024 at Armidale Community Garden Facilitator: Ray South RSVP: Text or call {mobile prefix oh for}78 597 759 Gold coin donation to Armidale Community Garden Vehicle entry off Taylor St southern end Walking access via creek...
by editor | 23 Feb 2024 | Energy, Event, SLAM, UNE
John Cleland, CEO of Essential Energy will present a detailed picture of the future of power in New England focusing on the electricity grid. John will share the implications of Renewable Energy Zones, innovative community energy projects for consumers and industry....
by editor | 14 Feb 2024 | Event, Garden, Habitat, Local Food, SLAM
Armidale’s Home Grown Garden Tour is on this weekend! On Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th February and you are invited into the backyards of Armidale’s and surrounds local food growers. Come and share stories and ideas for growing food in our unique region....
by editor | 14 Feb 2024 | Event, SLAM
Third Saturday every Month Saturday 17 Feb 2024, 6 – 9pm Hillgrove Rural Community Hall, 76 Brackin St, Hillgrove NSW 2350, Australia A series of short-to feature-length documentaries showcasing sustainable living practices in Australia, including tiny houses,...
by editor | 13 Feb 2024 | Event, SLAM
See this wonderful exhibition while it is still on at Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place 96-104 Kentucky Street, Armidale. The exhibition results from a research project led by PhD candidate Kisani Upward, a Gamilaraay woman from Tamworth, featuring Stories...
by editor | 13 Feb 2024 | SLAM
The regent honeyeater (Anthochaera phrygia) is a critically endangered species of bird that has lost about 90% of their preferred woodland habitats to farmland. There are now less than 350 birds left. Their decline has had a significant negative impact on the greater...
by editor | 13 Feb 2024 | Event, SLAM, Waste
Come along and join us for an hour or so, picking up litter by the big playground in Curtis Park and down to the creek. DATE AND TIME: Sunday 10th March 09:30 – 10:30 LOCATION: Curtis Park, Armidale, NSW MEETING POINT: Meet at the undercover picnic benches in...
by editor | 13 Feb 2024 | Event, SLAM
SLA usually has an information stall in front of the City Post Office at Armidale Markets in the Mall. They are held on the last Sunday of each month from 8am–1pm with 50 plus different stalls making a regular appearance. Stalls include a huge range of street food,...
by editor | 13 Feb 2024 | Event, Local Food, SLAM
Armidale Farmers’ Market is on 2nd Sunday each month 8:30am–12:30pm at Curtis Park One of the great advantages of Curtis Park is that many people will be able to cycle and walk to the market. We’re always working on new ideas and activities in the pipeline and...
by editor | 2 Feb 2024 | AURG, Event, SLAM
AURG Members and Friends Bruce, Gordon, Gavin, Marty & Bryan have been whipper snipping, weeding and spraying in preparation for mulching next week of our February planting sites. I addition, we have contracted the Armidale Tree Group to weed the area WW2WW area...
by editor | 2 Feb 2024 | Climate, SLAM
Up to 100,000 people — most of whom derive their professional status and income from climate-related politics, advocacy and business — flew into Dubai for the COP28 annual global climate policy-making event, the Conference of the Parties under the United Nations’...
by editor | 2 Feb 2024 | SLAM
Jem Bendell actually takes it further and gives data and timeline of near future societal collapse. It’s heavy yet convincing logic for the economy, money, energy, biosphere, climate, and food all collapsing. Bendell after dealing with the dense collapse arguments...
by Elizabeth O'hara | 14 Dec 2023 | Event, Habitat, SLAM
Thursday 14 December 5:30pm – 7:00pm University of New England adjacent to Natural History Museum, Agricultural Education Building Presenters include: Bob Blair Project Manager, Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place Lou Streeting (PhD student, UNE) will...
by editor | 14 Dec 2023 | Event, SLAM
You are invited to Hillgrove’s free Short Film and Supper nights. Bring a plate to share and enjoy a short film (or two) on the theme of living sustainably/regeneratively in a changing world. This month’s films are Fools and Dreamers and The Food Forest Farmers by...
by editor | 14 Dec 2023 | SLAM, Transport
An improved public bus network will be introduced to Armidale and Uralla from 11 December 2023. The better bus network will include: More services for North Hill and South Hill Improved connections to Armidale Hospital Better connections onto services for UNE New...
by editor | 14 Dec 2023 | Energy, House Tour, SLAM
My name is Michelle Campione-van Zetten and I am conducting this research as part of my Masters in Urban and Regional Planning in the school of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at the University of New England. My supervisor is Dr Sanaz Alian. The aim of my...
by editor | 22 Nov 2023 | Energy, Event, House Tour, SLAM
Renew, the team behind Sustainable House Day, Sanctuary Magazine and Renew Magazine, has also been undertaking ongoing work to support communities rebuilding after bushfire. As part of this work we are hosting a series of free online events that showcase homes that...
by editor | 22 Nov 2023 | Event, Garden, Local Food, SLAM
Progressive Cinema presents The Seeds of Vandana Shiva 6pm Wednesday, 22 November, at the Armidale Playhouse. How did the willful daughter of a Himalayan forest conservator become Monsanto’s worst nightmare? The Seeds of Vandana Shiva tells the remarkable life story...
by editor | 22 Nov 2023 | Event, Garden, Local Food, SLAM
From a concerned local: Our council are planning to restrict the keeping of poultry, here is a link on how to make comment on this. Submissions must be received by 5pm Monday 4 December 2023.
by editor | 22 Nov 2023 | Climate, Event, SLAM
When she was just sixteen years old, Anjali Sharma took the Federal Government to court, arguing that it had a duty of care towards young people and future generations. Anjali won the court case, but the government appealed the decision and it was overturned. Anjali...
by editor | 22 Nov 2023 | Climate, Event, Habitat, SLAM
With more than 2,000 animals and plants now on the national threatened species list, it’s no exaggeration to say nature is at a crisis point in Australia. Our incredible wildlife and landscapes need us to seize every opportunity we have to protect them from bulldozing...
by Annette Kilarr | 9 Nov 2023 | Black Gully, SLAM
The always highly anticipated Black Gully Festival is set to kick off on Saturday, November 11th, 2023, in the scenic Black Gully Reserve (behind NERAM on the south side of the creek). This free, family-friendly event celebrates the vibrant spirit of Armidale as the...
