In brief
TONY Ramsay will speak about the role of Australian trade unions in the 21st century at The Armidale Club on Friday night.
To celebrate May Day, March Australia Armidale invited Mr Ramsay to share his knowledge.
He will offer a critique of contemporary trade unionism from a social democratic perspective, arguing that unions have been far too co-opted into the neo-liberal paradigm to play their once progressive role in society.
March Australia is a grass-roots movement which seeks to engage Australians across the political spectrum and to give expression to an inclusive and more caring vision of Australia.
For more information, contact Steve Norris on 0408 797 629.
Bird lovers gather
THE Armidale Caged Bird Club is holding its annual bird show at the Armidale Showgrounds on Sunday.
It is the major event of the year for the small, local club.
More than 200 birds are expected to be on display, including budgerigars, canaries, parrots, finches, doves and quail.
Exhibitors come from all around to show their birds in Armidale.
“It’s a great chance to catch up with other bird keepers as well as see their birds,” show steward Allan Reeves said.
Judging will take place at 9am and members of the public are invited to come and inspect the birds from 10am. Entry is free.
Chop concerns
ARMIDALE Dumaresq Council is investigating a number of unauthorised tree removals in the area.
The council is reminding the community that a Tree Removal Permit or Development Application may need to be lodged before removing or pruning a tree from your property.
Civic and Recreation Services senior officer Richard Morsley said many people were unaware of the legislation surrounding the removal and pruning of trees.
“Armidale Dumaresq Council has a Tree Preservation clause in its Local Environment Plan and a Tree Preservation Chapter in its Development Control Plan that provides information about tree removal,” he said.
“The objective of these documents is to preserve the beautiful landscape amenity and biodiversity in this area through the preservation of trees and other vegetation.”
