North Queensland Conservation Council

NQCC is the voice for the environment in North Queensland. We are a grassroots community organisation that promotes and protects our region's natural environment through community action and political advocacy. 

Our vision is flourishing communities living in balance with a healthy natural environment. 

We connect and empower local communities and strengthen environmental decision-making — because lasting environmental protection starts with informed, organised local voices. Learn more about how we make change here.

  • From the blog

    Townsville's Future Council

    Kids hold up signs with environmental messages

    "We need to take action before it's too late." 

    That was the message that cut through loud and clear from the students who attended a screening of Future Council, hosted by NQCC and Parents for Climate at St Joseph's Catholic School in Mundingburra.

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    Fast-tracking Destruction

    Don't let the Qld Gov fast-track destruction - email your MP today!

    Update from 7 August: READ OUR MEDIA RELEASE HERE!

    Take Action! EMAIL YOUR MP HERE!

    On 2 June 2026, the Honourable Jarrod Bleijie, Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations introduced a Bill to fast-track critical minerals and other "State significant" projects (read his Ministerial Statement here).

    The State Development and Public Works Organisation (Critical Minerals) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 would allow Queensland's Coordinator-General to declare any major project a "State Strategic Project" and override regulatory pathways - including environmental regulations and community consultation.

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  • Upcoming events

    Bluewater Gardening Fair
    Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 08:00 AM · 1 rsvp
    Bluewater State School in Bluewater, Australia

    Bluewater gardening fair and flower show logo

    We are taking our Greening for Shade campaign to the Bluewater Gardening Fair & Flower Show!

    Help us connect with the community and build support for our campaign through friendly conversations with Bluewater's green thumbs! 🌱

    With the seat of Division 1 currently vacant, we're also hoping to introduce our campaign to some of the candidates... 🤞

    If you can help keep our stall pumping for a few hours, we'd love to have you! Volunteer shift times are a guide only - we'll be in touch to confirm your availability.

    Visitors to NQCC's Ecofiesta stall pose with signs in support of trees

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    2026 AGM
    Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 05:30 PM · 5 rsvps
    NQCC office in Railway Estate, Australia

    NQCC members socialise. Words read "don't miss our 2026 AGM"

    All NQCC members are warmly invited to join our Annual General Meeting for 2026!

    We'll gather in our backyard and share some drinks and woodfired pizza while we cover off on our important business, present our achievements for the year and share our plans for the year ahead.

    A full agenda and meeting documents will be sent to members ahead of the meeting date. For now, please block out the evening in your diary, and notify us of any dietary requirements so that we can cater appropriately. 

    This is a family-friendly event, and leashed pets are also welcome.

    We hope you can join us!

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We acknowledge the Wulgurukaba, Bindal, Gugu Badhun, Nyawigi, Manbarra, Gudjal, Kalkadoon, Mitakoodi, Warrungu, Yirendali, Juru, Birriah, Ewamian, Tagalaka, Indjalandji-Dhidhanu and Waanyi Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the North Queensland region, whose sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respects to their elders, past and present, and recognise their rights and their ongoing connection to Country.

We support the Uluru Statement From the Heart.

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