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Beautiful Walk at Black's Beach Spit
December 09, 2014
Our final Beautiful Walk for the year was at Black's Beach Spit. The walk was organised and led by new MCG Management Committee member Pierre Craven. We learnt about the unique plants and animals...
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November 29, 2014
In response to news last week that the Queensland government would be forking out hundreds of millions of dollars for Adani's rail project to connect controversial mines in the Galilee Basin with the Abbot...
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November 19, 2014
We’re organising an action and information evening about the Caley Valley wetlands to coincide with our next volunteer meeting. We’ve got great ideas about how you can make a creative submission so please come...
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November 19, 2014
Ever been to Blacks Beach? Now is your chance! Join us for our next Beautiful Walk which will explore Blacks Beach - a very special nesting site for Flatback and Green turtles. Come along...
Read More Add your reaction ShareA chance to have your say - inquiry into the Newman Government
November 14, 2014
Queensland's Government is currently the subject of an unprecedented federal inquiry after a deal between the Palmer United Party, Labor and the Greens. Over the next six months a Senate committee will examine Queensland's...
Read More 2 Reactions ShareAbbot Point project fast tracked
October 29, 2014
Hunt fast tracks Abbot Point coal terminal project after pressure from Queensland governmentGreg Hunt has today decided that dredging and dumping for the controversial Abbot Point project does not need to go through a...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareCaley Valley Wetland Dump Proposal Revealed
October 09, 2014
As you may have seen in the news, last Friday Jeff Seeney made a formal request to the Federal government for approval to dump dredge spoil on land. This comes after weeks of media...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareHave your say on better air quality standards for Australia
October 08, 2014
Patricia from Mackay Conservation Group is an active part of a national campaign for better air quality standards in Australia. From our friends at Nature Conservation Council of NSW: Air pollution makes us sick....
Read More Add your reaction ShareNew Report: Eungella Honeyeater Threatened by Logging
October 08, 2014
Logging has recommenced in Crediton State Forest habitat of the Eungella honeyeater after being stopped thirteen years ago. The Eungella Honeyeater has the smallest range of any Australian bird species. It includes Eungella National...
Read More Add your reaction ShareEnvironment Centre 20 years old!
October 08, 2014
Last week Mackay Conservation Group celebrated 20 years at 156 Wood Street, which has provided a secure home for the last 20 years.
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