We need new energy! SLA Energy Action Group meeting

Hi, reminder that the next SLA Energy Action Group meeting is the first Monday in February, eg February 4th at 1pm at SNELCC. As I recall, we agreed to focus on energy efficiency this coming year so come with lots of ideas. I hope to see a big roll-up for the meeting....

EcoArts Conference Wollongong 12-13 May

Announcing EcoArts Conference 12-13 May 2013 in Wollongong NSW with web connection to Armidale NSW   PLEASE NOTE: SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS NOW CLOSES 28 FEBRUARY 2013 and  EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS close 28 February. The EcoArts Australis annual conference is an...

Mens Shed Open Day

Hi All, A successful year is now near the end. We are promoting an “open day” this coming Saturday Dec 22.  This is for members , their families and friends, and for the public generally. It will be an opportunity to promote the shed informally, say thanks to our...

AURG Christmas Party – Sunday 16 December 5pm

Dear all The AURG would like to invite all Armidale Urban Rivercare’s along to the AURG Christmas Party.  Imi and Bea have very generously offered to host the party and early dinner BBQ at their home at 13 Holmes Ave, Armidale.  Details of the day are as follows:...

Sustainable Housing Tour video

Armidale homeowners opened up their houses to the public, to show off a range of features that make their homes sustainable and reduce their environmental impact. Local community group Sustainable Living Armidale Inc. organised this nine-house tour on the weekend of...

Sustainable Building Blitzes in Armidale

Are you interested in learning about the building process?  How to renovate/build sustainably with a small budget (and keep council happy!)?  Developing new (old) skills?  Sharing an afternoon with like-minded people?  Getting your hands dirty?  Contributing to your...

Open Shed

Share with your community to access what you need and help your neighbours. Tools, sporting equipment, musical instruments, appliances and much more. List something today! Why buy when you can share? By: Adam Blakester

Global Power Shift application deadline

Phase 1: Istanbul, June 10-17, 2013 Phase 2: Everywhere, 2013-14 http://globalpowershift.org/ Global Power Shift is the starting point for a new phase in the international climate movement. First, hundreds of climate leaders from around the world will gather in...

LifeCycle video and thank yous

Life Cycle Armidale promoted all types of cycling in beautiful spring weather on Sunday 16 September 2012. As part of NSW Bike Week, the event brought bike riders of all ages and abilities together at Armidale’s picturesque Creeklands. An excellent display about the...

Proposed conference focusing on Coal Seam Gas

Please come to a meeting to plan a conference on mining issues, focusing on coal seam gas, for next year at the university. I envisage the conference as examining in a holistic fashion the environmental, social and economic effects of coal seam gas, although...

Energy Efficiency Master class by Alert Force

We are excited to advise that we are running a 2 day government funded Energy Efficiency Master class on December 11th and 12th in Tamworth (venue to beconfirmed). Course Program: Prior to the course you will receive a pre-course guide to read to help fuel discussion...

Kentucky SummerFest

Hands-on workshops on ecological farming and home gardening 28 Nov – 3 Dec  What:SummerFest is a week long ‘festival’ to be held at Kyabra Station, Kentucky, NSW. The week is designed to give participants an opportunity to experience hands-on experimental techniques...

Save Bishopscourt Reserve Petition

Dear Sustainable Living members: Would you please consider signing (i.e. with your name, address and email address) the petition below? To sign, simply reply to me replacing your details in this template email. Regards, Helen Stokes Save  Bishopscourt  Reserve...

Goat Day

Incredible Edible Uralla together with Sunhill Goat Dairy are holding a goat day at SunHill Dairy The Gap Road Uralla on November 18, 2012.   9.30 am – 3.30 pm Goat Guru Dr Sandra Baxendell will speak on care of Pregnant Goats and latest research the goat...

Environmental Defenders Office under threat

SLA has received this message from the Environmental Defenders Office: Will you help us to save your EDO? After nearly 30 years of helping the people of NSW to protect their environment and heritage under the law, EDO NSW faces an unprecedented threat to its survival...

10,000 Trees – Campus Creek Cleanout

Hello all! The next working bee is a team effort between UNE Landcare and the Armidale Urban Rivercare Group, to be held at the University of New England (map here). The planting will be the launch of the ‘10,000 Trees – Campus Creek Cleanout’ project, happening with...

Threat to ecosystems on TSRs

TSRs in northern NSW containing some of the last and most significant stands of threatened ecological communities are under threat as the North West LHPA fences and leases them out for permanent grazing. 150 years of stewardship by LHPA and their predecessors has...