by editor | 13 Sep 2023 | Climate, SLAM
Amid raging wildfires and record temperatures, many people are asking – what can I do about climate change? More than you think, perhaps With scientists warning that 2023 could be the warmest ever, and devastating wildfires tearing through communities, the climate...
by editor | 13 Sep 2023 | AACSGaM, Event, Habitat, SLAM
The next Pilliga Tag-a-Long tour will be Wed 20th September to Friday 22nd September. The tours are not-for profit. No-one working for the tours are paid, but incur costs for their activism. All participants pay their own costs, travel, food and accommodation. The...
by Annette Kilarr | 6 Sep 2023 | Climate, Energy, Event, SLAM
You are invited to the next New England Visions 2030 Institute Forum The Changing Face of New England No. 1 The cumulative social impact of the New England REZ on our communities At the Armidale Bowling Club RSVP essential by 5.00 pm Monday 4th September to...
by editor | 6 Sep 2023 | Event, SLAM
ABC Friends present a talk by Dr Gael Jennings “The good, the bad, and the ugly: Will politics, AI or Murdoch kill the ABC,” Ex-Service Club, 6.15pm, Thursday September 7, 2023 Dr Gael Jennings is an Honorary Fellow at the Centre for Advancing Journalism at the...
by Elizabeth O'hara | 6 Sep 2023 | AACSGaM, Event, SLAM
////THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED INDEFINITELY///// Location: Newell Highway & X Line Road Newell Hwy & X Line Rd, The Pilliga NSW 2388, Australia Event description Join us for a community walk along the proposed lateral Pilliga Pipeline route. Experience the...
by editor | 3 Sep 2023 | Aboriginal, SLAM
It is arguably one of the biggest songs in Australian music history. John Farnham said the song ‘You’re the Voice’ changed his life enormously for the better and now he has given the song to the Yes campaign with hope to change the lives of...
by Annette Kilarr | 25 Aug 2023 | Aboriginal, Event, SLAM
Yes? No? Not sure? Find out about — The Voice to Parliament An Evening with Thomas Mayo Monday 28th August. Starting 5:15pm for 5.30pm-7.30pm-Armidale Town Hall Thomas Mayo is a signatory of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and a member of the First Nations...
by editor | 25 Aug 2023 | Event, Habitat, SLAM
Do you long to wield the loppers, proper? Do you dream of becoming a world-class weed-wander? Are you striving to become just such? Well, read on regardless: Many of you will already know about the closed lanes to the north of Armidale that provide us with walking,...
by Elizabeth O'hara | 17 Aug 2023 | Event, SLAM
Over 50 people gathered for the Save our Styx River and Forest in the Judith Wright Grove, Civic Park Armidale on Sunday 13 August 2023 as part of the Bob Brown Foundation 3 days of action for the Giants. Bea Bleile, in acknowledging Country, observed the care,...
by editor | 16 Aug 2023 | Death, Event, SLAM
Hi all, Our community meeting is ever evolving and we have decided to change the day, time and the venue plus are creating a bit more structure and focus for the group. I am cancelling the meeting that had been planned for Thursday the 17th August at Kent House...
by editor | 16 Aug 2023 | Habitat, SLAM
In 1998 Armidale Branch NPA with other local groups, individuals and Thunghutti support, proposed linking New England National Park with Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. In 1999 Cunnawarra National Park was created. Regrettably some of the areas of Styx River State...
by Annette Kilarr | 16 Aug 2023 | Aboriginal, SLAM |
Support the Voice to Parliament! People across Armidale and New England area are joining with the Northern Tablelands for YES campaign, placing signs on their households, community organisations and businesses. Can you help too? A strong showing of supportive signs...
by editor | 10 Aug 2023 | Energy, Habitat, SLAM
Here is the submission we have developed on the proposed transmission lines to be built to support the New England Renewable Energy Zone. The group has attempted to take a nuanced response to this complex issue, in order to balance global impacts on biodiversity...
by editor | 10 Aug 2023 | Event, Habitat, SLAM
On Sunday August 13, 11am at Judith Wright Memorial Grove the Armidale National Parks Association of NSW are holding a rally as a part of our Three Days of Action, calling for an end to native forest logging nationally and for the protection of the Styx River State...
by Annette Kilarr | 10 Aug 2023 | Aboriginal, Event, SLAM
Voice for YES – Picnic @ Curtis Park 12th Aug 11-2pm Northern Tablelands for YES – Come Together for a Picnic in the park to celebrate our achievements so far and participate in the national event collecting video of us relaxing together and singing the...
by Annette Kilarr | 10 Aug 2023 | Aboriginal, Event, SLAM |
Come along and sing Voice! Rehearsal on Thursday the 3rd Aug at 6pm, 119a Barney St – the new High Country Theatre (previously Masonic Lodge) Northern Tablelands for YES has a song to rally behind! We’ll sing it on the street march and at concerts and will...
by editor | 10 Aug 2023 | Event, Habitat, SLAM
No other bird on the planet can do what the lyrebird can do Progressive Cinema and the Armidale National Parks Association are co-hosting The Message of the Lyrebird screening as part of the campaign to Save Our Styx River and Forest which is home to lyrebirds. 6pm...
by editor | 10 Aug 2023 | AURG, Event, SLAM
We are planning on recommencing our AURG Working Bees for the 2nd Sunday of the month. This will involve planting and mulching and a general tidy up of the site on the northern side of the creek accessed from the corner of Jeffrey and Douglas Streets or along the...
by Elizabeth O'hara | 2 Aug 2023 | Event, SLAM
Join with others in Armidale committed to putting the case for peace and to stopping AUKUS: Sunday 6 August 2023 Hiroshima Day Rally 1pm-2pm (setup from 12.30) Judith Wright Memorial Grove, Civic Park, Armidale Meetings across Australia have protested the AUKUS...
by editor | 2 Aug 2023 | Habitat, SLAM
In early June 2023 a group of friends went for a drive and a walk east of Armidale, and heard lyrebirds in many places, and in the late afternoon, we were treated to a beautiful concert — a Styx River Forest Symphony A road newly graded Readying for its gravel, ends...
by Elizabeth O'hara | 1 Aug 2023 | SLAM
To Australia’s shame our ‘overshoot day’ was back on 23 March 2023. ‘Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year. We maintain...
by editor | 1 Aug 2023 | Event, SLAM
You can register now for the next ‘Stories of Transition’ event Monday 14 August 2023 8 PM AEST. We invite you to join us online on Monday 14 August 8 PM AEST (6 PM WA) to our next ‘Stories of Transition’ online event as we share stories from...
by editor | 1 Aug 2023 | Event, SLAM
Public forum in Armidale organised by Trains North All welcome — The Main North Line — Securing a Vital Asset for the Future Monday, 7th August, 2023 5.30 for 5.45 pm start Armidale City Bowling Club (auditorium) Note that there is also a conversation with the public...
by editor | 1 Aug 2023 | Energy, SLAM
Did you see the huge news coming out of Victoria last week? From 1 January 2024, the Victorian state government will require new homes and government buildings to be all-electric without gas. NSW Premier Chris Minns has said he won’t do the same in NSW — but we don’t...
by editor | 26 Jul 2023 | Event, Habitat, SLAM, SNELC
Join us for an exclusive screening of “Rachel’s Farm,” a powerful film directed by renowned actor Rachel Ward. Witness Rachel’s transformative journey as she confronts the devastating effects of the climate crisis on her farm and embarks on a...
