Wind Farm Feasibility Study Completed

by editor | 28 Sep 2011 | SLAM

The New England wind Farm Feasibility study has been completed and accepted by the Office of Environment and Heritage. There was overwhelming support for a community wind farm with clear recommendations about site selection, governance and size. The organisers are...

SLA’s big chance to shine

by editor | 28 Sep 2011 | Event, SLEX

Dear Members and Friends of SLA, Council’s annual Sustainable Living Expo (SLEX) is less than a month off, and as usual we in SLA are planning to do a display that will show our spirit: Connect, Create, Inspire, Act. Our strength is in our members’ (that’s you)...

People peddling lower carbon emissions

by editor | 28 Sep 2011 | Transport

Photos from the 350.org Moving Planet action. Click on any photo to see more at Flickr.

New Coal Seam Gas Action Group Hosts Defend Our Water Tour

by editor | 28 Sep 2011 | Event, SLAM

Armidale Action on Coal Seam Gas (AACSG) has been formed in response to the threat posed by coal seam gas mining to water, farmland and bushland. The first event organised by the new group will be held at 7pm on September 29 at the Armidale Bowling Club. There will be...

SLA Village Monthly Shared Meal 30 Sep

by editor | 28 Sep 2011 | SLAM

“Village” invites anyone with an interest in sustainable living to attend our monthly shared meal at Kent House on Friday 30 September. The kitchen is open from 6.30, and we try to eat around 7. Children are welcome. This month, Cathie will be reporting...

Australians Demand Cheap, Clean Energy

by user submitted | 23 Sep 2011 | SLAM

Do you feel powerless about rising electricity prices? Did you know that around $10 Billion of your taxes are used to subsidise fossil fuel production including coal fired power? These taxes go to the very companies that record profits every year. How can we as...

Locals in community TV ad highlighting dangers of CSG

by editor | 19 Sep 2011 | AACSGaM, SLAM

Getup!, an independent Australian-based action group, has prepared a video on Coal-Seam Gas which they are proposing to run as an advertisement to provide a balance to the advertisements being run by mining companies. Here is the link if you’d like to fund the...

Moving Planet at Curtis Park this Saturday

by editor | 19 Sep 2011 | Event, Transport

At this critical time we are calling for you to join us in supporting the move toward a clean energy future. Bring your family, your friends, your colleagues and your neighbours — bring everyone you know. Moving Planet day will be sending a huge message to...

Supporting Sustainability in Schools – SLEX EdFest 2011

by editor | 19 Sep 2011 | SLAM

The Sustainable Living Expo (SLEX) 2011 Education Festival, or EdFest, is shaping up to include a wide range of school-focussed sustainability workshops and activities. “EdFest 2011 is designed to meet school curriculum learning outcomes for students from...

Invitation from the Climate Institute

by editor | 19 Sep 2011 | Event, SLAM

Regional Opportunities in a Low-Carbon Economy – Seminar – Armidale – 6 October 2011 when Thursday, 6 October 2011, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, followed by lunch where Tops Room, The Bowling Club, 92-96 Dumaresq Street, Armidale, NSW rsvp Esther Green, 02...

HiCUB: Woodlands Week

by editor | 19 Sep 2011 | Event, SNELC

HiCUB has planned ten days of great school holiday activities from the 24th September to the 4th October. Find out more about what is going on in your town in Woodlands Week by visiting the HiCUB calendar. More information will be released in the InTune magazine, and...

UNE Landcare Planting

by editor | 19 Sep 2011 | Event, SNELC

UNE Landcare will be continuing the planting on Dumaresq Ck Wednesday 21 Sept. Wednesday is set to be sunny and 23 degrees. This is a fantastic opportunity to get outside and enjoy the sunshine (after slip, slop, slapping to protect yourself)! Come along between 12pm...

Help wanted for Model Ecovillage for SLEX

by editor | 14 Sep 2011 | SLAM

As part of SLA’s SLEX display, we are hoping to assemble a “model ecovillage” from recycled materials. We’re looking for (a) materials and (b) people to help design and build the model during the school holidays. The model will fly banners...

Progressive Cinema: Growing Change

by editor | 12 Sep 2011 | Event

Progressive Cinema proudly presents the premiere screening of Growing Change: a journey into Venezuela’s food revolution plus a discussion with the film’s director, SIMON CUNICH 7.30pm Wednesday, 14th September The Armidale Club, 91 Beardy St, Armidale...

NPA: Pilliga wildflower and CSG trip

by editor | 12 Sep 2011 | Event

Armidale Branch of the National Parks Association of NSW is organising a visit to the Pilliga Scrub area and invites you to join us on this trip t o both enjoy some of the best parts of the forest and see the areas that are already being destroyed by a “trial” coal...

Northern Gullies Planting

by editor | 12 Sep 2011 | Event, SNELC | 1 comment

Come plant native trees and shrubs to beautify the Northern Gullies. Join HiCUB from 12-4pm on Saturday 17 September, meet at Taylor St near the end of Merinda Pl. Free BBQ Lunch, All Welcome.

Black Gully Working Bee 18 September

by editor | 12 Sep 2011 | Black Gully, Event, SNELC

Palmer blasts ‘poisonous’ coal seam gas industry

by editor | 12 Sep 2011 | SLAM

Mining magnate Clive Palmer has launched a scathing attack on Australia’s coal seam gas industry, saying the technology is unproven and could have a devastating environmental impact. Read more at ABC news

Write a letter to support NSW wind power

by editor | 7 Sep 2011 | Energy

It appears that the NSW Government’s is intending to increase restrictions on the development of wind farms across NSW. In the context of the current review by the Planning Assessment Commission and recent negative remarks about wind power and the Renewable Energy...

Busy day at Drummond Park Bushland

by editor | 7 Sep 2011 | SNELC

Last Sunday morning saw about 15 people pitch in to pull weeds in the bushland patch behind Apex Lookout. This regular monthly Sunday morning activity happens in either Drummond Park or Snow Gums Reserve. Last Sunday volunteers removed jasmine and broom. These are...

Malalai Joya comes to Armidale

by editor | 2 Sep 2011 | Event, SLAM

Afghan writer, feminist and anti-war activist, Malalai Joya will give a talk at the Armidale Town Hall in September about issues affecting her country: “Afghanistan Ten Years On – Why Western Troops Must Leave.” Ms Joya is a guest speaker at the Melbourne Writers...

Building a Creative Economy Conference

by editor | 2 Sep 2011 | Event

For anyone interested in pursuing the ideas and actions suggested by the transtion film “The Economics of Happiness”, a weekend forum named “Building a Creative Economy” is to be held in Sydney 29-30 Oct. Speakers include Ian Crane (Oil...

Thursday Forum: Carbon Price

by editor | 31 Aug 2011 | Event, Monthly Forum

There has been much talk about the Carbon Price in the media, but what is it really about? How will it affect us? Will it really help us create a clean energy future? The next Thursday Forum in the popular series held by Sustainable Living Armidale (SLA) will take...

Fundraiser for Malalai Joya: Celebrating Freedom & Working for Peace

by editor | 30 Aug 2011 | Event, SLAM

Celebrating Freedom & Working for Peace Support a world where all hearts sing! Together we can really make a difference……… The Armidale Club 8pm – Saturday 3rd September Featuring the amazing – ‘Bez Imena’ with Steve Tafra, Dave Carr,...

Pellet heater trials underway

by editor | 29 Aug 2011 | SNELC

Work started this week on testing timbers from New England for their suitability for pellet production. With funding from HiCUB and RIRDC, researchers are looking at the possibility of using pellet heaters as a sustainable alternative to wood fires for home heating....