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Did you know that 'melaleuca' is Greek for black/white and refers to the colours of the trees after they've been affected by fire? If you've looked out the window when driving around Mackay you'd...

Mackay Conservation Group have been successful in seeking an adjournment in the trial set for the end of October. Time was sought to allow North Queensland Bulk Ports to provide details of suggested plans...

After George Christensen's unfortunate comments calling environmentalists 'green grubs', it was very nice to get supporters today dropping in to the office to say they appreciate our work!   And PS what's so bad...

On Sunday 28th September join Mackay Conservation Group to explore a hidden gem! Slade Point Nature Reserve is one of the last remaining areas of coastal dunes and paperbark wetlands in the Mackay region....

Energy Minister Cripps gags objections to mine projects in last minute change to environmental laws Mackay Conservation Group has condemned laws passed by Queensland Parliament at five minutes to midnight on Tuesday night that...

Did you get down to Mackay's Cup of Sunshine event on Tuesday August 19, when we wrote letters to Glenn Lazarus from Palmer United, asking him to support the Renewable Energy Target, which helps...

Legal case against Abbot Point dumping will continue Rumours are circulating that the companies wanting to build Abbot Point coal terminals will propose a land based dumping option to address concerns about the impact...

Why is September 7 Threatened Species Day? Because on that day in 1936 the last Tasmanian Tiger died in Hobart Zoo. The fate of the Tasmanian Tiger reminds all of us of the importance...

Infrastructure company The Mitchell Group plans for a new coal port at Hay Point, this one using untested barging technologies in the Great Barrier Reef. Last month the 7.30 Report visited Mackay, speaking with...

Right now, Australia's big banks are deciding whether to put their money into Abbot Point; a project that would result in 3million cubic, metres of dredge spoil being dumped in the Marine Park.  The...