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Proposed $2.9bn Urannah dam in Queensland could return as little as 26c per dollar
December 10, 2020
The dam’s benefits have been overstated and the business case does not take environmental costs into account, economist says The Urannah dam project near Mackay has been supported by about $15m in federal grants...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareRobert & Terri Irwin speak about Irwin's Turtle
October 21, 2020
Robert and Terri Irwin interviewed about the Irwin's Turtle and the dam that will destroy its habitat on MixFM Sign our petition https://www.mackayconservationgroup.org.au/protect_urannah_creek
Read More 1 Reaction ShareSteve Irwin's rare and remarkable bum-breathing turtle 'smack bang' on site of proposed Urannah Dam
October 01, 2020
A turtle named after famed naturalist Steve Irwin that has the ability to breathe through its bum may be under threat from the proposed $4 billion Urannah Dam. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-01/urannah-dam-proposal-threat-to-bum-breathing-steve-irwin-turtle Freshwater species elseya Irwini, or...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareHunt for the Irwin's Turtle - 29 Sept 2020
September 29, 2020
When the the Australian continent separated from Gondawana about 180 million years ago, our freshwater turtles began a long journey of evolution distinct from turtles in other parts of the world. A unique species,...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareCOVID-19 recovery is no excuse to gut environment laws
June 21, 2020
There is a good reason that Australia’s system of environmental laws has been developed. Without proper controls, people and the environment are at risk of long term harm. Queensland has had its fair share...
Read More Add your reaction ShareGautam Adani wants a renewable future but still supports Carmichael Mine
June 05, 2020
In a blog published last week, Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, says that renewables are fast becoming the cheapest and best source of energy, especially for countries that currently rely on fossil fuel...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareWorld Environment Day - It's time for Nature
June 05, 2020
Here’s a difficult question for you. If there could only be one other species of animal on earth which would you choose? Would it be a faithful dog to keep you company? Bees are...
Read More Add your reaction ShareVale Rory McCourt
May 29, 2020
Rory McCourt, in his 70s, died on Sunday 10th May following a dreadful illness. He fought hard for the environment of the Whitsundays. Rory also advocated on wider environmental issues. He lived at Shute...
Read More Add your reaction ShareWe can't count on coal to dig us out of an economic hole
May 29, 2020
This week the Queensland Resources Council released a wish-list of mining projects it wants fast-tracked by our government, including six coal mines in the Galilee Basin and several in the Bowen and Surat Basins....
Read More Add your reaction ShareHow politicians walked away from science for Adani
May 29, 2020
A recent report published in Nature Sustainability provides a thorough examination of the approval process for Adani’s underground water licence. The authors are some of Australia's leading water experts. They examine the evidence from...
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