May Open Forum showing the film State of Siege

by | 3 May 2011 | Event, Monthly Forum, SLAM

The state Labor government is gone, but the legislation is still there. The hard-hitting new documentary State of Siege, which raises some very serious questions about the power of developers under current NSW legislation, is to be screened at the next Thursday Forum...

Progressive Cinema at the Armidale Club

by | 30 Apr 2011 | SLAM

John Pilger’s new film, a powerful investigation of the media’s role in war, inaugurates a monthly films series held the second Wednesday of every month: THE ARMIDALE CLUB Wednesday, May 11th at 7:30 Everyone is welcome. The aim of Progressive Cinema; is...

2nd Annual Feast of Slow – May 8th @ New England Expo

by | 29 Apr 2011 | Event

Hi everyone, Tickets are now on sale for the 2nd Annual Feast of Slow. Once again we will Feast on delicious, fresh, lovingly prepared dishes and enjoy a fashion show, as well as charming musical accompaniment. This year we also welcome the support and sponsorship of...

“Talking about Weather” climate conference

by | 28 Apr 2011 | Event, Local Food, SLAM

Border Rivers-Gwydir CMA Climate Conference May 18-19 at the Inverell RSL Take part in this conference to understand the risks to farms and families and find out how you can take control of your future, in town and on the land. We will be talking about the weather,...

Intentional Community – meeting Thu 14 Apr

by | 12 Apr 2011 | Event | 1 comment

In an earlier newsletter, I wrote about “Sustainable Community Housing”.  I’ve been really encouraged by the response, and now have names of 30 people who have expressed interest in or support for the idea – thank you all.  As a result of your enthusiasm,...

Climate Change: Ross Garnaut in Armidale

by | 12 Apr 2011 | Event, SLAM

Prof Ross Garnaut will give a public address on climate change at Lazenby Hall at 7:30 PM on April 14, 2011. Prof Garnaut is a well-known economist whose career has been built around the analysis of and practice of policy connected to development, economic policy and...

Cheese making workshop

by | 12 Apr 2011 | Event

Hi we are holding a Soft cheese making workshop in Armidale on 16/4/11 at Community Church at 68 Markham St. Easy step by step – how to make four different kinds of Cheeses. For example: Camembert, Fetta, Cream Cheese, Ricotta, Mascarpone, Greek Yoghurt.  This...

Heart & Soul Gathering

by | 8 Apr 2011 | Event

Hi to All Bits ‘n pieces afternoon but there is a focus on compositing.  Help me set up the bin with bits ‘n pieces.  I’d like to use the ideas of what we do outside to discuss, “Compositing the Soul”!  I’d also like to spend 5 minutes introducing the Enneagram which...

Carbon tax woes

by | 7 Apr 2011 | SLAM

Economist Geoff Carmody favours a carbon tax over an emissions trading scheme but says choosing between the two is ‘a tenth order issue’. Far more important is the choice between a consumption model and a production model. Listen:...

What Japan’s disaster tells us about peak oil

by | 7 Apr 2011 | SLAM

Life for survivors after the Japanese earthquake and tsunami gives a clue to what a peak oil world would look like. Article source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/apr/04/japan-disaster-peak-oil

Caroona Coal Action Group at SLA Thursday Forum

by | 2 Apr 2011 | Event, Monthly Forum

The conflict between multinational coal mining exploration and productive agriculture will be the focus of the next monthly Thursday Forum in the popular series held by Sustainable Living Armidale (SLA). Armidale is fortunate to have Sandy Blomfield, chairman of the...

AYCC Campaign Launch and Training

by | 1 Apr 2011 | Event

We’re pretty stoked to be living in one of the most important place in Australia, like you. This year the Australian government is trying to put a price on pollution and our federal representative, Tony Windsor, has a deciding voice. We’re joining with...

AURG maintenance day at St Peters Pre-School

by | 1 Apr 2011 | Event

The AURG is undertaking a maintenance day at St Peters Pre-School. This will involve weeding in and around plants and repairing stakes and cartons as required. This area really needs some TLC and we will have to do some mulching as well. Mick and Olivia have already...

Cotton Industry Education & Awareness Tour in Moree

by | 30 Mar 2011 | Event

This is a special opportunity for New England residents to experience a hands-on information tour of the Moree Cotton industry. There are many issues of misunderstanding with this industry and here is an opportunity to meet and actually talk to people involved in the...

ALF Meeting April 2011

by | 30 Mar 2011 | Event, Local Food, SLAM

The next ALF meeting will be held on Saturday, April 2 2011 at 2 pm at the Community Cottage, 3 Alexander St Girraween. New participants are always very welcome, so come along and join us. We try to keep the business side of the meetings as brief as possible, and then...

Indian Myna Workshop

by | 29 Mar 2011 | Event, SNELC

A FREE Workshop covering identifying, understanding and capturing the Indian Myna will be held Saturday 2nd April at Uralla Neighbourhood Centre (Upstairs, rear entry) from 9:30am – 12:30pm. A light lunch will be provided, and the afternoon session from 1:00pm-3:30pm...

SLA win best community float

by | 29 Mar 2011 | SLAM

IMG_0712A, a photo by slaati on Flickr. Thanks to all involved braving the drizzly conditions of this year’s Autumn Parade. On the banner in this photo it asks ‘Where in the world does our food come from?’. Even in a consumer society, we still have...

How not to change a climate sceptic’s mind

by | 28 Mar 2011 | SLAM

Examining the role of cultural beliefs determines who you believe.  Read more at the following link https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20928043-300-how-not-to-change-a-climate-sceptics-mind/

Local sustainable construction method featured on the ABC

by | 22 Mar 2011 | Event

On 6th April on ABC TV’s New Inventors program a new sustainable construction method will be featured. It’s a method to utilise local, low embodied energy rock rubble as a building material by letting software solve the 3D jigsaw puzzle and show the...

2011 TrueFood Guide Kids Edition

by | 22 Mar 2011 | SLAM

The 2011 Truefood Guide Kids Edition features food and drink products marketed at kids. For the first time this year, chip-makers Snackbrands Australia (think CC’s, Samboy, Cheezels and Thins) and Aussie pantry favourite SPC  (Goulburn Valley, IXL, and Ardmona)...