Arsenic, lead found in toxic coal seam gas spill

by editor | 9 Feb 2012 | AACSGaM, SLAM

A toxic and complex cocktail of heavy metals (arsenic, lead and chromium), salts and petrochemicals has leaked from a coal seam gas water (CSG) storage into the Pilliga forest, near Narrabri in NSW. “The NSW Government should shut down the Santos operation in the...

The Black Gully Music Festival

by editor | 8 Feb 2012 | Black Gully, Event, SNELC

We want to celebrate the HiCUB project, all it has achieved and all those who have contributed. Members of the HiCUB Advisory Committee, and our local community are invited to join us on Sat 11 Feb at Black Gully (behind NERAM) to celebrate community, music and...

Creeklands Working Bee this Sunday 12th Feb

by editor | 8 Feb 2012 | Event, SLAM, SNELC

ARMIDALE URBAN RIVERCARE GROUP (AURG) hold working bees on Sunday mornings, approximately monthly. Quite a few SLA members are regulars, and it’s a good chance to meet others at a friendly working session. Here’s the details for the next one: The AURG in...

UNE Landcare working bee

by editor | 8 Feb 2012 | Event, SLAM, SNELC

Hope you had a great summer break. Got a new project this year, still working on the creek at campus. This year, with fantastic support from UNE Facilities Management Services (FMS) and the Armidale Urban Rivercare Group (AURG) we will be tackling the woody weeds...

In Transition 2.0

by editor | 8 Feb 2012 | SLAM

The film ‘In Transition 2.0’ will be released at the end of March. Pre-screenings were watched simultaneously in a fire station in Moss Side in Manchester, a community centre in Lyttelton in New Zealand that was one of only a few buildings there to survive...

Armidale Community Garden location physically and virtually

by editor | 8 Feb 2012 | Garden

A location map of the gardens. You can either drive in off Taylor Street or walk down from Kentucky Street and across Black Gully Creek. If you’re on FaceBook here is the group page.

100% – all three applications for ‘Roadside Vegetation Implementation Projects’ funded

by editor | 7 Feb 2012 | SNELC

The Roadside Vegetation Implementation Project (RVIP) is funded by the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust and managed by the Local Government Association and Shires Associations of NSW. HiCUB helped Guyra, Uralla and Walcha Shire Councils apply for funding...

Sustainable Housing books in Library

by editor | 2 Feb 2012 | SLAM

The town library has kindly purchased the following books on sustainable intentional communities at the request of SLA Community’s sub-group, Village: Creating Cohousing: Building Sustainable Communities Ecovillage at Ithaca “I was very excited to read the...

SLA in Conversation with Council’s General Manager

by editor | 28 Jan 2012 | Event, Monthly Forum

SLA starts its 2012 monthly Thursday Forums with a Public Conversation with Armidale Dumaresq Council’s General Manager Shane Burns, on Thursday 2nd February at 7pm at Kent House. In seeking to improve Council’s engagement with the community, the General...

NR CMA Catchment Action Plan Review

by editor | 25 Jan 2012 | SNELC

The Northern Rivers Catchment Action Plan (CAP) was first developed in 2006 to guide natural resource management (NRM) in the Northern Rivers region. It supports the whole community to improve natural resource condition by identifying key issues impacting on natural...

Shareable

by user submitted | 25 Jan 2012 | SLAM

Shareable is a nonprofit online magazine that tells the story of sharing. We cover the people and projects bringing a shareable world to life. And share how-tos so you can make a sharing real in your life. In a shareable world, things like car sharing, clothing swaps,...

Depavity

by user submitted | 25 Jan 2012 | SLAM

Urban Depavers Return Parking Lots to Paradise Depave is a Portland-based non-profit that organizes volunteer “depaving” sessions, wherein a group descends on an empty or underutilized lot and transforms it into a public green space, whether a community...

Martin’s Gully project funded!

by editor | 17 Jan 2012 | SNELC

Funding has been secured to begin work improving the Martins Gully sub-catchment. In its current condition, Martins Gully delivers sediment and nurient loads to the urban creek system running through Armidale, exacerbating resource issues downstream in the Macleay...

Cinema “THRIVE” instead of Survive, What Will It Take?

by user submitted | 17 Jan 2012 | Event, SLAM

What will it take for the human race to thrive? THRIVE lifts the veil on what’s REALLY going on in our world by following the money upstream — uncovering the global consolidation of power in nearly every aspect of our lives. Weaving together breakthroughs...

SLA Community Meal 10 Feb

by editor | 10 Jan 2012 | Event, SLAM

The next shared meal will be on Fri 10 February at Kent House. Anyone interested in sustainability is welcome to attend these meals that are held on the 2nd Friday of every month. The kitchen opens at 6.30, and we usually eat at about 7. It’s very informal...

Community garden working bee

by editor | 29 Dec 2011 | Event

Community garden beginning to take shape

by editor | 23 Dec 2011 | Garden, SLAM

Our garden is now growing pumpkins, wild rocket, coriander, parsley, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, potatoes and watermelons – and we’ve only just begun! We work on the garden every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 3:30 (weather permitting) and on...

Cheeky Bicycle Rack for Armidale

by user submitted | 20 Dec 2011 | SLAM

This hot pink bicycle stand occupies a space the size of one parking bay and holds 10 bicycles. By: Adam Blakester

Wind Energy – Urgent

by editor | 16 Dec 2011 | SLAM

Apparently next Monday, 19 December, the NSW Cabinet will be debating planning guidelines for wind farms. We urge you to write or call immediately to share your views about wind farms. While we need reasonable guidelines to ensure transparency and intelligent...

Armidale closer to a Bike Strategy

by editor | 15 Dec 2011 | Event, SLAM, Transport

If you ride a bike, you’ll want to look at Council’s draft Bike Strategy & Plan. It’s now on exhibition until Feb 28th, and you can see a copy at the Town Library or the Council Chambers, or go on to the Council’s website. SLA Transport...

Tidy Towns Award!

by editor | 15 Dec 2011 | SNELC

‘The Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Awards 2012 , Wildlife Corridors and Habitats Conservation Award to Northern Tablelands for High Country Urban Biodiversity Award in the Category of population 25,000+’ is the legend on the beautiful plaque which was accepted...

Labyrinth Walk in the Armidale Mall

by user submitted | 15 Dec 2011 | Event, SLAM

Do you often find yourself at a loose end on New Year’s Eve, waiting for the party to start? Why not treat youself to a mini-retreat and pay some attention to your inner journey before embarking on your end of year revels. The question we will be walking with is...