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SUMMARY:High Country Rising Tide invite you to a Community Picnic
DESCRIPTION:High Country Rising Tide invite you to a Community Picnic May 17th 2026 12:30pm Dumaresq Dam \nRising Tide is a peaceful\, powerful movement of ordinary people taking nonviolent actions to defend the climate and demand a just transition away from fossil fuels. Come and find out more at the High Country hub picnic.
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/high-country-rising-tide-invite-you-to-a-community-picnic
LOCATION:Dumaresq Dam\, 458 Dumaresq Dam Road\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Activism,Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rising Tide":MAILTO:newcastle@risingtide.org.au
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SUMMARY:Talk: The revolution will not be violent
DESCRIPTION:This talk by A.Prof Marty Branagan\, Peace Studies\, University of New England which is partly about Rising Tide\, will be on 26 March in Arts Lecture Theatre 3 at UNE at 1pm. All welcome. \nA persistent trope from some leftists is that armed struggle is a necessary precursor to a more just\, sustainable and peaceful world. This paper argues that such a trope is not revolutionary but deeply conservative\, influenced by and supporting the aims of the global military-industrial complex and a flawed state system. The paper shows how the military-industrial complex influences societies down militaristic pathways through its think-tanks\, media stories\, influences on schools and universities\, and Hollywood connections\, and how this is reinforced by film and entertainment violence\, language\, history telling and parenting. Using data from a survey of contemporary climate activists\, I explore possible motives for violence before  discussing issues arising from the Myanmar and Gaza conflicts. I then explore nonviolent action and the benefits of nternationalising movements\, choosing appropriate strategies and tactics\, and utilising general strikes\, hunger strikes\, boycotts\, divestment and sanctions. Finally\, I discuss the recent Rising Tide blockades of the world’s largest coal export port in Newcastle\, and movement education about intersectional oppression\, forefronting of diversity\, commitment to egalitarianism\, cultural activism\, capacity-building\, and narrative control\, temporarily creating\, as Aboriginal musician Gurridyula put it\, an unarmed autonomous zone.
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/the-revolution-will-not-be-violent
LOCATION:University of New England\, Booloominbah Drive\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Activism,Peace,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rising Tide":MAILTO:newcastle@risingtide.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251214T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251214T180000
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SUMMARY:Paddle and picnic
DESCRIPTION:Save the date — Post blockade paddle and picnic\nSunday 14th December 3pm\nat Dumersq Dam
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/paddle-and-picnic
LOCATION:Dumaresq Dam\, 458 Dumaresq Dam Road\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Activism,Food,Water
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rising Tide":MAILTO:newcastle@risingtide.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251203
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SUMMARY:Rising Tide People's Blockade '25
DESCRIPTION:We’re so pumped to announce this year’s People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port! \nThe People’s Blockade\, on the lands and water of the Awabakal and Worimi Peoples\, is now one of the most iconic climate uprisings in the world and 2025 will be the biggest and boldest yet! \nWith neither Labor nor the LNP willing to take serious climate action\, a mass movement is the only way we can turn the political tide. \nJoin us as we make history\, escalating for the climate \nAs cyclones\, floods\, droughts and fires become more frequent and intense\, ordinary people\, just like you\, are rising up. \nNow is the time. \nJoin us: \n\nAt Blockade Camp (Thu Nov 27 – Tues Dec 2) for the full experience\nFor the Flotilla and Climate Concert on Saturday Nov 29\nFor the Flotilla BIG day of action on Sunday Nov 30!\n\nCheck out the Facebook event for more info
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/save-the-date-for-rising-tide
CATEGORIES:Activism,Music,Water
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rising Tide":MAILTO:newcastle@risingtide.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251116T150000
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SUMMARY:Last in-person meeting before Rising Tide '25
DESCRIPTION:High Country Rising Tide has last in-person meeting before Protestival Thurs 27th–Dec 2nd.\n\nIt is really exciting to have about 25 people penned in to attend from our lil hublet!\n\nPlease register: https://www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025rego (we can do it in person if you like this Sunday)\n\nJacaranda room Kent/Hughes House (It’s out the back descend down the ramp) 3pm this Sunday\n\nOnly logistics will be discussed of attending the event\, nothing about activism.\n\nHave a great day!
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/last-in-person-meeting-before-rising-tide-25
LOCATION:Jacaranda Room\, 141 Faulkner Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Activism
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rising Tide":MAILTO:newcastle@risingtide.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251019T150000
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SUMMARY:Rising Tide kayaking at Dumaresq Dam
DESCRIPTION:Join us at a gathering of the High Country Hub of Rising Tide at Dumaresq Dam\, for kayaking and to share afternoon tea! \nThis Northern Tablelands regional hublet of Rising Tide is a growing committed group deeply concerned that Australia is not serious about climate change. Rising Tide is a diverse movement demanding Australia honours our commitment to the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. \n\n\n\nWe are prepared to take whatever peaceful actions are within our power to defend the climate. We’re a vibrant and welcoming community of caring people\, who want a just transition away from coal for our region\, that is fast\, fair and forever. We meet face-to-face monthly.third Sunday 3pm at the Jacaranda Room is located at 141 Faulkner Street\, within Hughes House.
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/high-country-rising-tide-meeting-2
LOCATION:Dumaresq Dam\, 458 Dumaresq Dam Road\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Activism
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rising Tide":MAILTO:newcastle@risingtide.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250914T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250914T170000
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SUMMARY:Film: Mothers of the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:This film will tell the moving true story of the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp and how it changed the world. \nFollowing the film will be a panel discussion: \n\nNIKKI ROCHFORD Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp!\nBAR FINCH Pine Gap women’s peace camp 1983\nTRACI TRAVERS Northern territory and off shore processing\n\n \n 
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/film-mothers-of-the-revolution
LOCATION:Armidale Playhouse\, 309 Beardy Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Activism,Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rising Tide":MAILTO:newcastle@risingtide.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
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SUMMARY:Rising Tide Action Camp!
DESCRIPTION:ACTION CAMP is LIVE | August 15-17 \nDear friends and comrades\, \nYou are cordially invited to Rising Tide Sydney’s Action Camp\, a melting pot of activist skill- and relationship-building held together with Rising Tide’s key strategic drive: do things that build power and momentum. \nThe program will include trainings from the Foundations curriculum\, as well as other key skill-based workshops in NVDA\, spokes-council decision-making\, community care\, and more core Rising Tide content. \nIn exciting news\, we’re also bringing skilled facilitators and speakers from around allied movements in Sydney to run sessions. So far\, these include (not limited to): \n\nLegal observers training and the Resisting Repression workshop from Legal Observers NSW\,\nDoor-knocking and deep canvassing training from the Greens and Inner West for Palestine\,\nActivist cooking and mutual aid with Food not Bombs (also assisting our catering!)\,\n\nWe also have access to a podcast studio that holds a live audience\, so that forums and presentations from experienced activists can be recorded for distribution\, multiplying and preserving the value of the wisdom that can be shared. Sessions we’re looking towards include (not limited to): \n\nPractical intersectional solidarity\,\nUnion organising skills and context\,\nThe economics of fossil fuel exports.\n\nWe’re making Action Camp a vibe with crafty spaces and relationship-building activities like: \n\nzine-making\, banner-painting\, group singing workshops (and more)\,\na semi-facilitated “People’s Supper” on Friday night\,\na concert on Saturday night (theme: Birds of a Feather)\n\nWe’re also planning a powerful action for the Monday 18th of August\, which will be prepped over the weekend. \n\nIf you’re not able to go RED during this year’s blockade\, but are still interested in direct action\, consider whether participating in Sydney’s action may be for you.\n\nIf you are not Sydney-based\, there are free camping options and billets available and we would love to host you! \n\nAction Camp is open to everyone\, and we are particularly encouraging folks to attend who are based anywhere from Canberra in the south\, to the Blue Mountains in the west\, to Newcastle in the north\nThis is an amazing opportunity to build connections between some of the largest and some of the newest Hubs in the population centres of NSW and the ACT\nFolks from further afield are also warmly encouraged to attend\n\nhttps://www.risingtide.org.au/action-camp \nWe’ve been nearly gifted Addison Road community centre for a full weekend (a cornerstone of nearly any grassroots political organising in Sydney)\, since the folks that run the joint see Rising Tide’s potential to bring people together as something they want to invest in.
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/were-hosting-action-camp
CATEGORIES:Activism
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rising Tide":MAILTO:newcastle@risingtide.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250727T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250727T180000
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SUMMARY:Film: Turning the Ship at Armidale Playhouse
DESCRIPTION:Rising Tide – a fast growing grassroots climate justice movement – is excited to announce the release of Turning the Ship\, a story of the extraordinary 2024 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port – the highs\, the lows and the triumphs! \nWhether you’ve been one of  thousands at a recent People’s Blockade\, you’re considering joining for the first time this year\, or you’ve never even heard of it – this film screening is for you! \n \nGet along to connect with your local Rising Tide community\, celebrate the extraordinary success of 2024 and learn more about Rising Tide’s ambitious plans to make the 2025 People’s Blockade this November\, the biggest & boldest yet. \nCheck out NSW Northern Tablelands crew at 2024 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/film-turning-the-ship-at-armidale-playhouse
LOCATION:Armidale Playhouse\, 309 Beardy Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Activism,Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rising Tide":MAILTO:newcastle@risingtide.org.au
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