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2025 Federal Election - Voting for Nature & Climate
March 31, 2025
The 2025 Federal Election has finally been called for Saturday 3 May - and each election cycle that drags by with no real plan to move off fossil fuels, a properly planned roll out...
Read More ShareNew frog species discovered in Eungella region
February 28, 2025
The newly discovered Eungella Whirring Treefrog raises excitement, but also new concerns over its conservation
Read More ShareCommercialisation of our National Parks
February 28, 2025
The newly built Ngaro Trail on Whitsunday Island has been offered by tender to commercial operators who will control access to the trail and charge for their services. The development and running of these...
Read More ShareThe People Who Stopped the World's Biggest Coal Port
December 06, 2024
Being involved in "The People Blockade" in Muloobinba was inspiring and life-changing. Thousands of people from the town, the country and the world gathered over a weekend in November to take action for an...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareKoalas vs. Coal – A Critical Moment for Queensland’s Wildlife
October 01, 2024
As we celebrate #SaveTheKoalaMonth, it's clear that Queensland’s endangered koalas face an uncertain future. The biggest threats? Climate change and habitat destruction, both driven by coal mining. In our own backyard, the Bowen Basin...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareStrengthening Environmental Advocacy: A Recap of the Queensland Environment Roundtable
August 22, 2024
Last week, representatives from environment groups across Queensland, including Mackay Conservation Group (MCG), gathered on Jagera and Turrabul country in Brisbane for the Queensland Environment Roundtable. This regular meeting, attended by Minister for Environment...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareClimate Migration: How Changing Weather Patterns Are Influencing Population Shifts in Australia
August 12, 2024
Climate change is not a distant threat but a present reality reshaping lives across the globe. In Australia, the effects of changing weather patterns are prompting a new wave of migration, often referred to...
Read More Add your reaction ShareBiodiversity Loss: How Declining Ecosystems Affect Everyday Life in Australia
July 29, 2024
Australia is renowned for its unique and diverse ecosystems, ranging from the Great Barrier Reef to its vast deserts, lush rainforests, and unique flora and fauna. However, the stark reality of biodiversity loss poses...
Read More Add your reaction ShareAgricultural Impacts: How Climate Change is Altering the Australian Food Landscape
July 15, 2024
Climate change is transforming the Australian agricultural landscape in profound ways. As weather patterns shift and extreme weather events become more common, the impact on crop yields, food prices, and the availability of certain...
Read More Add your reaction ShareWhat Can You Do for the Environment Right Now?
July 01, 2024
In a world increasingly impacted by climate change, the importance of individual action cannot be overstated. While it might seem that the efforts of one person are insignificant in the grand scheme, the collective...
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