by editor | 24 Jul 2023 | Event, SLAM, Waste
Armidale Art Gallery is on the hunt for aspiring and professional artists to create artworks from materials that would normally be thrown away. Be part of this creative exhibition, challenge your thinking and see what you can do to repurpose waste materials into...
by Annette Kilarr | 18 Jul 2023 | Aboriginal, Event, SLAM
Are you able to get involved in the Northern Tablelands for YES campaign? The next Conversation for YES workshop will take off from our last ambitious meeting and dive into our learning and practicing how to have a conversation for Yes 2023 including building our...
by editor | 18 Jul 2023 | Event, Garden, SLAM
It’s come around again. 5 Sundays this month so we have a working bee this Sunday 23rd July 1-5pm at the Armidale Community Garden. Concentrating on perimeter fence to control blackberry and woody weeds. So bring along secateurs/cutters, grubbing tool, strong...
by editor | 18 Jul 2023 | Aboriginal, Event, SLAM
Progressive Cinema presents Story told by Uncle Jack Charles Music by Jida Gulpilil at 6pm on Wednesday, 26 July, 2023, at The Armidale Playhouse. An ancient site, a ticking clock, and the unlikely allies calling for change. The Lake of Scars is a feature-length...
by editor | 11 Jul 2023 | Event, SLAM
The new Degrowth Network Australia, with the New Economy Network Australia, are putting on their first webinars! They are happening all next week, from the 10th to 14th of July. Check out the program, come along, join the discussion and share it around! What is...
by Annette Kilarr | 4 Jul 2023 | Aboriginal, Event, SLAM
What an amazing turnout it was at our first meeting for Northern Tablelands for YES. A tremendous diverse and committed bunch. Over 50 people participated in the onboarding session discovering what the organisation YES23 is about and committing to support and grow the...
by editor | 4 Jul 2023 | ATG, Event, Garden, SLAM
The Armidale Tree Group is presenting a talk by Dr Sue Jaggar on the forgotten pollinators. Come along and learn about the amazing life stories of these insects, and what you can do to help them thrive. All ages are welcome. Tea coffee and nibbles will be provided....
by Annette Kilarr | 4 Jul 2023 | Aboriginal, Climate, SLAM
The Australian Conservation Foundation says ‘Yes’ to an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice and the full implementation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Australia’s Constitution is 122 years old and still does not recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
by Elizabeth O'hara | 22 Jun 2023 | AACSGaM, Event, SLAM
You are invited to a campaign meeting of Armidale Action on CSG & Mining 24 June, 2023 1.00pm- 2.30 pm Activities Room, Kent House, 141 Faulkner Street, Armidale The battle against fossil fuels is entering its final stage across the North West after a gruelling...
by editor | 22 Jun 2023 | Aboriginal, Event, SLAM
Northern Tablelands for Yes is your local chapter of this growing, nation wide organisation that is looking for active YES participants to join in the ground swell of people wanting constitutional recognition of our First Nations People through a Voice to Parliament....
by editor | 22 Jun 2023 | Energy, Event, SLAM
We are excited to invite you to an event hosted by Australian Innovative Renewable Resources (AIRR) on June 30th, 2023, from 2-4 pm at NOVA (122 Faulkner St) in Armidale. Nibbles will be provided. AIRR is a tech start-up that has created an app connecting users to...
by editor | 22 Jun 2023 | Event, Habitat, SLAM
The Wild At Art threatened species art competition for kids returns bigger than ever this year! This fun and friendly competition gives children aged 5-12 a platform to unleash their inner-artist and raise awareness about Australia’s unique plants and animals under...
by editor | 5 Jun 2023 | ARC, Energy, Event, SLAM, Water
Tuesday June 6th 7:00pm to 8:30pm NOVA centre 122 Faulkner St, Armidale Main speaker: Alex Manners, Armidale Regional Council Chief Officer Assets and Services SLA’s Sustainable Water Futures action group has organised this forum for us. They will present...
by editor | 5 Jun 2023 | Death, Event, Monthly Forum, SLAM
Hi everyone Just to remind you about the free online workshop presented by Australian Home funeral alliance with Halie Halloran. This will be our discussion for the 8th June meeting 7pm at Kent House. Other considerations are: Dying to know day 8th August and hosting...
by editor | 5 Jun 2023 | Death, Event, SLAM
Australian Home funeral Alliance (AHFA) committee member Hallie Halloran is of Ngemba — First Nations, Irish and Belgian bloodlines. I have always had a personal passion and interest in human relating , nature, lore, life and death. I was born with a strong yet soft...
by editor | 5 Jun 2023 | Event, Habitat, SLAM
The New England Greens are absolutely thrilled to announce that they will be hosting the only screening in Armidale of ‘The Giants’ When: 5.45 pm Monday 5 June (World Environment Day) Where: The Belgrave Cinema Armidale Cost: $20/$5 If you are able to take...
by editor | 5 Jun 2023 | SLAM
Soil scientists, agronomists and those involved in agricultural production with the best of intentions try to find a balance between the production that supplies food and fibre for a demanding world and resource protection. Unfortunately, much of this production has...
by editor | 5 Jun 2023 | AURG, SLAM, SNELC
AURG Members and Friends Bruce was invited to the Regional Landcare (New England and North West) Awards held at the Mercure Function Centre in Tamworth last weekend as we were nominated for the Landcare Community Group. AURG won the award and Bruce was honoured to...
by Annette Kilarr | 31 May 2023 | Climate, Energy, Event, SLAM
The Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) is delivering 5 Renewable Energy Zones (REZ’s) and one is in the New England. To stay connected and be the first to hear about opportunities to have your say please sign up to their project mailing list NOW at...
by editor | 23 May 2023 | ATG, Event, Habitat, SLAM
Come on a magical journey through Australia’s native forests to understand the sophistication and complex artistry of the lyrebird, leading humanity to a deeper understanding of the natural world. Progressive Cinema has partnered with Armidale Tree Group to show the...
by editor | 23 May 2023 | Aboriginal, Event, SLAM
The 13th annual Armidale Reconciliation Bridge Walk will take place at 12 noon on Sunday 28 May starting at the picnic area near the Armidale Information Centre near the corner of Dumaresq and Marsh Streets. (Flyer attached.) The Bridge Walk is held during National...
by editor | 23 May 2023 | Event, Habitat, SLAM
Next month Nature Conservation Council meeting with the federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek and we want you to be part of it. This is a great opportunity to present our case to the most powerful decision maker on environment issues in Australia. For Tanya...
by editor | 23 May 2023 | SLAM
You might have heard that after a decade of community pressure the new Labor government committed to establishing the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). This is great news! The GKNP was developed by leading scientists, ecologists and local environmental groups,...
by editor | 3 May 2023 | Death, Event, SLAM
Last meeting Greg Moin came to talk to us about Advanced Care directive. I will certainly not go into the definitions of enduring guardian and power of attorney which he did so carefully. However it seems that Advanced Care Directive is only of benefit if there is a...
by editor | 3 May 2023 | Energy, Event, House Tour, SLAM
Are you looking for ideas to save energy at home, create beautiful spaces to live in, adapt or extend your present house or just to meet other locals and see how they’ve incorporated sustainable ideas into their house or renovation? Sustainable Living Armidale (SLA)...
