Review for Solar Bonus Scheme

by | 27 Aug 2010 | SLAM

The Solar Bonus Scheme has reached its first milestone – a capacity of 50 megawatts – triggering a review of its performance, Minister for Energy Paul Lynch said today. As part of the legislation, a review of the Scheme must be undertaken as soon as possible to...

Camp for Climate Action Australia 2010 invite

by | 27 Aug 2010 | Event, SLAM

Put it in  your diaries, register on-line Only three months to go! When: 1st – 5th December 2010, with the mass action at Bayswater power station on Sunday 5th. What: A five day program of climate change issues and solutions, planning, networking and one huge day of...

New England candidates asked climate change questions

by | 19 Aug 2010 | SLAM

The responses were varied, both in quality and quantity, when the Armidale chapter of GetUp! recently contacted the local election candidates on several key issues, in particular climate change.  Four of the six candidates were contacted; Greg Smith, Tim Coates, Pat...

Dr Karl and Costa to feature at SLEX 2010

by | 19 Aug 2010 | Event, SLAM

Renowned science commentator and Triple J presenter Dr Karl Kruszelnicki will provide the keynote address at Armidale’s fourth Sustainable Living Expo (SLEX), being held on October 29, 30 and 31. The major sponsor for SLEX 2010 is again the University of New England...

Cheese 4 Life Workshops

by | 18 Aug 2010 | SLAM

Siggi and Gustav present an exciting series of cheese workshops that are fun for all the family held at the PLC Hospitality Centre 9.30am-3.30pm.  Morning tea and light lunch are provided and you take home samples of delicious food.  $170 for each...

Changing the Dream Symposium follow-up

by | 17 Aug 2010 | Event

Following on from the Changing the Dreamer Symposium and in answer to the question ‘Where do we go from here?” Sustainable Living Armidale’s Heart and Soul Group have been holding ‘Gatherings” with the purpose of getting to know each other better,...

Follow up from Annette Cowie

by | 16 Aug 2010 | SLAM

IMG_0001 Originally uploaded by slaati I would like to pass on some web sites that discuss the scientific basis for concern over climate change. For further information about the scientific evidence for climate change, this web site contains comprehensive reviews of...

Mother Nature’s “cremation”

by | 15 Aug 2010 | SLAM

Technological advances have recently led to eliminating up to 95% of the emissions related to the cremation of bodies – by using water, heat and alkalinity.  Read more… Or alternatively, the way Mother Nature designed…

100% Renewable Energy Plan in 10 years

by | 13 Aug 2010 | SLAM

Beyond Zero Emissions has provided thorough cutting-edge research an Australian plan to reach 100% renewable energy within a decade, using technology that is commercially available right now.  Launch date August 12 2010.  See the detailed report

Future Fire Risk Report

by | 7 Aug 2010 | SLAM

The frequency of catastrophic fire danger could increase more than ten-fold in Melbourne, and the number of total fire ban days would triple in Adelaide, Canberra and Sydney by 2050. Read about it in this report from the Fire Brigades Employees’ Union (FBEU) and...

To Remake the World

by | 7 Aug 2010 | SLAM

Inspiration is not garnered from litanies of what is flawed; it resides in humanity’s willingness to restore, redress, reform, recover, reimagine, and reconsider. Something Earth-changing is afoot among civil society.  Follow the link to the Orion magazine.

Peak phosphorus fuels food fears

by | 7 Aug 2010 | SLAM

Phosphate fertilises our crops. But as the global population increases and rock phosphate reserves run out, the race is on to reduce our use or find alternative sources of phosphorus. Read full story…

The Gathering Place

by | 3 Aug 2010 | Event, SLAM

Join together for afternoon tea with friends who want to bring about a human presence on earth that is environmentally sustainable, socially just and spiritually fulfilling.  This Gathering follows the Awakening the Dreamer – Changing the Dream Symposium held...

Design our logo! you could win $350

by | 1 Aug 2010 | SLAM

CONNECT. CREATE. INSPIRE. ACT This lies at the heart of this community organisation and they are now seeking to express this visually with the development of a SLA logo. All members of the public are invited and encouraged to submit a logo for consideration. The...

State of the Climate Report in 2009

by | 31 Jul 2010 | SLAM

The 2009 State of the Climate report released last week concludes the past decade is the warmest on record according to scientists in 48 countries.   Visit the following link to see the report.

Armidale Business Chamber – Sustainability Masterclass

by | 19 Jul 2010 | Event

How can your business adopt a more sustainable approach and save money at the same time? Armidale Bowling Club starting at 5pm. Join Mahalath Halperin, experienced business sustainability consultant, as she leads you through an interactive masterclass and gives you...

Clive Hamilton speaking at Town Hall tonight 7pm

by | 5 Jul 2010 | SLAM

You are invited to attend a Dialogue on Climate Change Policy in Australia and Canada. It  will be held in the Armidale Town Hall – Tonight Monday 5th July, 7pm for 7.30pm. The event, known as the Federation Dialogue, will bring together two distinguished...

July Tuesday Forum – Awaken the Dreamer + AGM

by | 4 Jul 2010 | SLAM

The July Tuesday Forum in the popular monthly series organised by SLA (Sustainable Living Armidale), will present some insights from the recent Awakening the Dreamer: Changing the Dream symposium held in Armidale last Sunday. The symposium is designed to awaken and...

ALF Meeting – August 2010

by | 1 Jul 2010 | Event, Local Food

Armidale Local Food meeting Venue: Southern New England Landcare Community Resource Centre, Level 1, 3/119 Beardy St, Armidale (entry next to Colour Copy Centre in East Mall) All welcome

Annual General Meeting

by | 1 Jul 2010 | Event

Kent House, 141 Faulkner St. Opposite Central Park. All welcome. Please note that you will need to be a paid up member to vote. Membership is $10 per annum and you can pay on the night.

June 2010 SLACC meeting minutes

by | 30 Jun 2010 | Meeting Minutes

Minutes of SLACC Meeting held on Wed. 30th June 2010, At 7.30pm at SNELCC Office Present:, Jo Leoni, Bar Finch (minutes), Ray South (chair), Gary Bennett, Iain Mackay, Patsy Asch, Joc Coventry, Helen Webb, Debra Mill, Robyn Newberry 1. Apologies: Lindsay Fulloon 2....

Positions Vacant – AGM

by | 24 Jun 2010 | SLAM

The 2010 AGM will be held after the Tuesday Forum this month, July, at 8.15pm at Kent House.  There are three office bearers positions vacant – Convenor, Secretary and Treasurer. If you would like to run for one of these positions or nominate someone else please...