Climate Conversation: Waste
- Thursday 14 November, 4pm – 6pm
- Community meeting room, Goonellabah Community Centre, 27 Oliver Avenue
Lets talk waste! At this Climate Conversation, we will be joined by local experts North East Waste as we delve in and focus on all things to do with rubbish, including the link between greenhouse gas emissions and what you put in your bins! Free snacks will be provided and all are welcome. If you're bringing kids, feel free to arrive a little early and grab some books from the Goonellabah library.
National Garage Sale Trail
- Saturday 16 November and Sunday 17 November 2024
- Over 12,000 garage sales across Australia
Join the national Garage Sale Trail to pick up a bargain at a local garage sale or clear out household items you no longer use. The Garage Sale Trail is a free, centralised promotion of garage sales, that aims to keep useful items out of landfill. Last year, 4.8 million kg of goods were given another lease on life, maximising the value of all the energy and resources that went into making and transporting them. The households, community groups and charities raised over $3.6 million. Find some local garage sales here. Happy shopping!
Lismore Community Garden Day: Banana Circle Demo, Garden Tour & BBQ
- Sunday 17 November, 10am onwards
- Lismore Community Garden, cnr of Brewster and Magellan Streets
Come and check out the Community Garden in action! As part of Urban Agriculture Month, the Lismore Community Garden are hosting a welcoming day for all in the community, whether you’re a regular at the garden or you’ve never been before. Everyone is welcome and a FREE BBQ will be provided. Find out more about the event, and urban agriculture month here.
Marketing for small scale farmers
- Tuesday 19 November, 9am – 3pm
- Byron Community College
Farming is a tough gig and generally marketing is a part of the job that gets left behind, when it is a crucial part of what a small-scale farmer must do. This FREE workshop is designed to help small scale farmers identify their “unique selling point” and how to communicate that in a way that best suites your personality and business approach. Find out more and register your attendance here.
Good Soils, Good Food
- Wednesday 4 December, 4pm – 7pm
- Lismore Showgrounds
In celebration of World Soil Day, Northern Rivers chef Shane Runciman has crafted a stunning seasonal menu using 100% locally grown produce. As you enjoy the dishes, we’ll have a conversation with the farmers themselves, learning about their connection to soils and how it influences the incredible food they grow right here in the Lismore region. Find out more and book your tickets here.
Regional Australia Institute’s Circular Economy in Action: Regional Perspectives
Last month, Regional Australia Institute released a report on Circular Economies in the Regions. The report aims to empower regions to realise the potential of a circular economy. A key recommendation is that governments at all levels continue to champion the concept and create an environment that enables regions to build sustainable circular futures. Find out more and check out the report here.
Host an Electric Vehicle Charger – EOI
Businesses, commercial property owners and managers, local councils as well as site operators and owners across NSW will have the chance to be part of the world-class charging network.
Read the Drive electric NSW EV fast charging site host prospectus to discover why hosting public EV fast chargers could help you attract more visitors and increase their time at your site.
NSW Household Energy Rebates
Many of us could be missing out on available electricity bill discounts. Check out if you are eligible for a range of electricity discounts and rebates at Service NSW, Energy and Utilities.
To stay up to date on current grants, check out Lismore’s Grant Guru page.
We’d love to hear from you if you have feedback on the content of this newsletter, an idea on what you’d like to hear about or even a story or event you would like to share.
Send any thoughts to Jamie.vaniersel@lismore.nsw.gov.au.