We are non-government, non-partisan and not-for-profit. Based in Gurambilbarra Townsville, on the lands of the Wulgurukaba and Bindal Peoples, we are North Queenslanders who live, work and play in this beautiful region and want to see it flourish for generations to come.
I hope this finds you well!
I have just returned from the Queensland Environment Minister's Roundtable - the first for the new Minister, Leanne Linard. Here, we pushed for strong leadership on climate and habitat protection, and walked the new Minister through the detail and nuance of our issues. Linard listened intently, and left with a clear understanding of the state of Queensland's environment and the strength of our movement.
We have plenty of updates for you in this edition of Paperbark, so please dive in and enjoy!
- Crystal, NQCC Coordinator
In this edition:
Firstly, a big thank you to everyone who dug deep throughout our EOFY Appeal, helping us to hit our $5,000 fundraising target! Combined with the powerful impact of our monthly donors, this generous response makes us excited to grow bigger and bolder, knowing we have a passionate supporter base in our corner! (Donate anytime here!)
On the campaign front, several consultation processes are currently active that are of great interest to us here in North Queensland. The Burdekin Basin Water Plan, Planning Code 23 (for wind farm assessments), Queensland's Renewable Energy Zones and management of the Lake Eyre Basin are all undergoing review or consultation. Links have been shared below where there are opportunities for you to contribute directly, but if you would like to talk to us further about any of these, please get in touch!
With Landcare Week kicking off and various events shaping up around the region, this is a great time of year to get out and about in nature, or meet others with shared interests. You'll find plenty of opportunities for this below!
Please enjoy the read, and thanks as always for your support!
- Crystal, NQCC Coordinator
In this edition:
NQCC members and supporters are warmly welcomed to attend our Annual General Meeting at 114 Boundary St, Railway Estate on Wednesday 4th October. You are encouraged to arrive from 6pm onwards, for a chance to mingle with other members before the official business gets underway.
Food will be provided and drinks will be available for purchase.
The official business will kick off at approximately 6.45pm, or when a quorum is reached. Non-members are welcome to attend but only current members will be invited to vote on any motions. This is an outdoor event, and children and leashed pets are welcome.
Our Rules of Association state that our AGM shall be held before the last day of September in each year, however a date was not possible that allowed our current office bearers to attend, resulting in the Management Committee selecting this date in early October.
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