UNE Landcare Planting

by editor | 19 Sep 2011 | Event, SNELC

UNE Landcare will be continuing the planting on Dumaresq Ck Wednesday 21 Sept. Wednesday is set to be sunny and 23 degrees. This is a fantastic opportunity to get outside and enjoy the sunshine (after slip, slop, slapping to protect yourself)! Come along between 12pm...

Help wanted for Model Ecovillage for SLEX

by editor | 14 Sep 2011 | SLAM

As part of SLA’s SLEX display, we are hoping to assemble a “model ecovillage” from recycled materials. We’re looking for (a) materials and (b) people to help design and build the model during the school holidays. The model will fly banners...

Progressive Cinema: Growing Change

by editor | 12 Sep 2011 | Event

Progressive Cinema proudly presents the premiere screening of Growing Change: a journey into Venezuela’s food revolution plus a discussion with the film’s director, SIMON CUNICH 7.30pm Wednesday, 14th September The Armidale Club, 91 Beardy St, Armidale...

NPA: Pilliga wildflower and CSG trip

by editor | 12 Sep 2011 | Event

Armidale Branch of the National Parks Association of NSW is organising a visit to the Pilliga Scrub area and invites you to join us on this trip t o both enjoy some of the best parts of the forest and see the areas that are already being destroyed by a “trial” coal...

Northern Gullies Planting

by editor | 12 Sep 2011 | Event, SNELC | 1 comment

Come plant native trees and shrubs to beautify the Northern Gullies. Join HiCUB from 12-4pm on Saturday 17 September, meet at Taylor St near the end of Merinda Pl. Free BBQ Lunch, All Welcome.

Black Gully Working Bee 18 September

by editor | 12 Sep 2011 | Black Gully, Event, SNELC

Palmer blasts ‘poisonous’ coal seam gas industry

by editor | 12 Sep 2011 | SLAM

Mining magnate Clive Palmer has launched a scathing attack on Australia’s coal seam gas industry, saying the technology is unproven and could have a devastating environmental impact. Read more at ABC news

Write a letter to support NSW wind power

by editor | 7 Sep 2011 | Energy

It appears that the NSW Government’s is intending to increase restrictions on the development of wind farms across NSW. In the context of the current review by the Planning Assessment Commission and recent negative remarks about wind power and the Renewable Energy...

Busy day at Drummond Park Bushland

by editor | 7 Sep 2011 | SNELC

Last Sunday morning saw about 15 people pitch in to pull weeds in the bushland patch behind Apex Lookout. This regular monthly Sunday morning activity happens in either Drummond Park or Snow Gums Reserve. Last Sunday volunteers removed jasmine and broom. These are...

Malalai Joya comes to Armidale

by editor | 2 Sep 2011 | Event, SLAM

Afghan writer, feminist and anti-war activist, Malalai Joya will give a talk at the Armidale Town Hall in September about issues affecting her country: “Afghanistan Ten Years On – Why Western Troops Must Leave.” Ms Joya is a guest speaker at the Melbourne Writers...

Building a Creative Economy Conference

by editor | 2 Sep 2011 | Event

For anyone interested in pursuing the ideas and actions suggested by the transtion film “The Economics of Happiness”, a weekend forum named “Building a Creative Economy” is to be held in Sydney 29-30 Oct. Speakers include Ian Crane (Oil...

Thursday Forum: Carbon Price

by editor | 31 Aug 2011 | Event, Monthly Forum

There has been much talk about the Carbon Price in the media, but what is it really about? How will it affect us? Will it really help us create a clean energy future? The next Thursday Forum in the popular series held by Sustainable Living Armidale (SLA) will take...

Fundraiser for Malalai Joya: Celebrating Freedom & Working for Peace

by editor | 30 Aug 2011 | Event, SLAM

Celebrating Freedom & Working for Peace Support a world where all hearts sing! Together we can really make a difference……… The Armidale Club 8pm – Saturday 3rd September Featuring the amazing – ‘Bez Imena’ with Steve Tafra, Dave Carr,...

Pellet heater trials underway

by editor | 29 Aug 2011 | SNELC

Work started this week on testing timbers from New England for their suitability for pellet production. With funding from HiCUB and RIRDC, researchers are looking at the possibility of using pellet heaters as a sustainable alternative to wood fires for home heating....

Bush Regen at Apex Lookout

by editor | 29 Aug 2011 | Event, SNELC

This Sunday, 4 September, join Kate Boyd at the Apex Lookout from 9:00am til 12:00pm to help out with bush regeneration activities. RSVP to Kate, {local land line prefix}2 4026

Get creative with that ‘junk’ for SLEX

by editor | 29 Aug 2011 | Event, SLEX

Sustainable Living Armidale (SLA) is gearing up for Council’s annual Sustainable Living Expo SLEX, which will be held in the Creeklands on 21,22,23 October. We want YOU to get involved. Have you ever made something useful and/or beautiful out of what others might call...

SLA Village Community Meal this Friday

by editor | 25 Aug 2011 | Event

If you enjoyed/liked the sound of SLA’s last August forum (where we shared good company, food, music and an interest in sustainability), you and your family might like to join SLA Village for our monthly shared meal. The next one will be this Friday, 26...

Local food and wine at Duval College

by editor | 25 Aug 2011 | Event, Local Food, SLAM

Duval College Senior Common Room invites you to this year’s tasting of local food and cold climate wine on Friday, 2 September from 6.00 pm. Local wineries featured include Whyworry (Uralla), Boorolong Road (Armidale) and Wright Robertson (Glencoe). Locally grown and...

Australian homes still the biggest

by user submitted | 25 Aug 2011 | SLAM

ABC Online A new report by CommSec has found Australia continues to build the biggest homes in the world. The report says data from the Bureau of Statistics shows the average floor area of new homes, including apartments, is 214 square metres. That is up 5 per cent...

German Village Produces 321% More Energy Than It Needs!

by editor | 25 Aug 2011 | SLAM

Ok, those Germans are just showing off now. Not only has the nation announced plans to shut down all of its nuclear power plants and started the construction of 2,800 miles of transmission lines for its new renewable energy initiative, but now the village...

Come & help plan the SLA display at SLEX

by editor | 19 Aug 2011 | Event, SLAM, SLEX

Armidale’s Sustainable Living Expo (SLEX) is on October 21,22,23 in the Creeklands. There’s a meeting to start organising our SLA display for SLEX to be held on Tuesday 23rd August at 4pm at 163 Barney Street. So come along and join in the early planning,...

HiCUB calendar of events

by editor | 19 Aug 2011 | SNELC

Curious about what will be happening over spring? Want to know when and how you can get involved? Have a look at HiCUB’s calendar of events to see what opportunities exist.

Make a submission on the Clean Energy Bill

by editor | 18 Aug 2011 | Energy, Event, SLAM

Hello renewable energy supporters! You haven’t heard from us for a while, but we’ve been keeping our eye on the Federal government’s plans for more investment in renewables. Recently they released their draft Clean Energy Legislation (carbon price)...

What UNE Can Do About Global Warming

by editor | 18 Aug 2011 | Event

You are invited to a forum on the topic of “What UNE Can Do About Global Warming” Monday 22 August 12:00 Arts Lecture Theatre 2 Dr Marty Branagan, co-convenor of the Master of Environmental Advocacy, will discuss some possibilities before opening the floor...

Introducing EdFest’11

by editor | 16 Aug 2011 | Event, SLEX | 1 comment

Youth Learning & Leadership for Sustainability has been a strong focus for a wide range of community organisations, schools and educational bodies throughout the New England for many years. It is a priority identified through the New England Sustainability...