Armidale Bike Week 2014 – Pedal to Piney

Sunday 28 September is the big Bike Week finish event in Armidale – Pedal to Piney.Bring your friends, bring your family and bring your pedal power for this fun social ride from the Visitor Information Centre at 10:30am to the Pine Forest entry. This is along the...

Town Expression of Interest – ZNET Case Study

The overall purpose of Zero Net Energy Town (ZNET) is to create Australia’s first town which satisfies all of its own energy needs at all times from renewable energy sources in a way which is competitive with its current system of energy (in terms of price, quality,...

Like SLA and have a New England Mutual bank account

You can support us You can support Sustainable Living Armidale without it costing you anything. As long as you have money in your New England Mutual account, SLA will receive an annual bonus. On 30 June each year New England Mutual calculates the average annual...

Early Bird Tickets now OPEN for NCEF ’14

The North Coast’s annual event for creating a sustainable energy system is just around the corner and it’s time to book your tickets to ensure your place. Early Bird Tickets are Available Now!! Now in its fourth year, the North Coast Energy Forum brings together...

Armidale Bike Week 2014 – Commute Challenge

Show just how much pedal power you have during Armidale’s second annual Commute Challenge – a NSW Bike Week activity. Make a team or just ride yourself to be in the running for great prizes by riding either the furthest total distance, or the completing...

What is a sustainable economy? Nicole Foss talk in Tamworth

Tamworth Community Organic Gardening group welcomes Nicole Foss- she will be speaking on Friday 12th September at the Tamworth Community Centre on Darling St. The event is open to the public and tickets can be purchased at the website www.tcogg.com  $10 Tickets will...

Armidale Council’s energy forum invitation

You are invited to attend Armidale Council’s energy forum for business to be held on Friday 12 September 2014 at 9:30am in the Council Chambers. This FREE forum is for any organisation wanting to reduce energy use and improve their bottom line, or to advocate to their...

Biodynamic Field Demonstration

Welcome to Spring. What a wonderful blessing the recent rains have been. As the earth is still moist, we will be taking the opportunity to distribute the biodynamic preparations to assist recovery of the soil structure after the lengthy dry spell. Just a note to let...

Global People’s Climate March gathering, Sunday 21st Sept.

Everybody please come, late morning after church/games, and over lunchtime, down by the river. Put a note in your diary now.    More news soon. This is just before the UN climate talks the following week in NY. It’s fast growing into the largest people’s...

National Day of Divestment action

In 1989, Mr. Bill McKibben authored the book, ‘The End of Nature’. Many have called it the first book to be published for a general audience on the topic of climate change. Since then, many (more) scientific papers have been released describing the...

Monster Climate Petition

 What Is The Monster Climate Petition? A petition by Australians to the House of Representatives demanding immediate and effective action to significantly reduce carbon emissions. The petition wording is “We ask the House to respect the science and build a safe...

Donator or Dumper – National Op Shop Week 24–31 August

Did you know we are in the middle of Op Shop Week. The week seeks to raise awareness of the important role of charity op shops in our community and boost donations of quality clothing and household goods to charity op shops boost charity op shop sales recognise the...

Community Energy Retailer for NSW Northern Rivers

An exciting initiative to create Australia’s first community owned electricity retailer has been given the green light. A community retailer offers energy to local customers at competitive rates, supports local renewable generation and allows residents to participate...

Australia’s largest community-owned solar system

Australia’s largest solar project would be financed by ‘everyday investors’ in an exciting community initiative which will bring  jobs, investment and solar power, through community involvement , to the Shoalhaven region. Shoalhaven Heads Bowling and Recreation Club...

Draft Sustainable Communities ISO released for comment

The first draft of ISO’s standard for sustainable communities has been released for comment. ISO 37101 sets out the requirements, guidance and supporting techniques and tools for sustainable development in communities. The standard provides a management system for...