Permaculture Australia News
Reading the landscape, David Holmgren & Dan Palmer
You may or may not know about the Reading Landscape documentary film project. A collaboration between PA Patron David Holmgren, film-maker Dave Meagher, and PA member Dan Palmer, that will shine a light on the foundational aspect of permaculture design. The project...
Announcing David Holmgren, Patron of Permaculture Australia
"Now as the PA Patron, I see my role as more actively contributing my conceptual and historical perspectives within the movement to support Permaculture Australia’s various priorities and projects towards the vision of an Australia enlivened by permaculture ethics and...
Samford Edible Garden Trail – May 2021
"My garden is an evolving work where I am constantly experimenting and creating. I love sharing what I have learnt and I am always willing to help others create their own garden as a space which is as regenerative for the gardener as it is for the plants they grow....
2021 Permaculture service awards announced
" You can't unlearn this stuff "Bill Mollison, 1995 This was part of the Permaculture Elders Award acceptance speech by Mark Brown, recalling completing his Permaculture Design Course with Bill Mollison. PA members Mark and partner Kate Beveridge, who run Purple Pear...
Introducing the new Board of Directors
The 2021 Permaculture Australia Annual General Meeting was held on the 13th April 2021 at the Australasian Permaculture Convergence in Brisbane. Congratulations to the following Board of Directors who have been appointed for 2021/2022: Wendy Marchment, VictoriaDonna...
Bids open for next APC 2023
Permaculture Australia is seeking Expressions of Interest to host the 16th Australasian Permaculture Convergence, to be held in April/May 2023. Traditionally an organisation from a different state or territory has hosted each time in rotation. A full list...
Northey Street City Farm – host of the 2021 APC
PA members Northey Street City Farm (NSCF) was founded in 1994 by a group of local residents to grow their own organic food. After negotiation with Brisbane City Council, they were given the use of flood-prone land that was cleared of buildings after the 1974 floods. ...
Have you got your permaculture uniform?
"It's the 'permaculture uniform' - you can wear this whenever you're walking down the street, teaching a workshop, running a webinar or on TV to help get the word out about permaculture " Brenna Quinlan In addition to our current designs including one by Brenna, we...
Letter from Rosemary Morrow, OAM
The following letter was received from Rosemary Morrow with regards to her thoughts on the selection process for Australia Day honors with regards to permaculture ethics. "I am going public about my strong concerns about the Australia Day awards selection and...