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. 

  • From the blog

    Hinchinbrook Campaign

    This October marked the 30 year anniversary of protecting the Hinchinbrook Channel. Many regional conservation councils like NQCC as well as national groups will remember this campaign well. Dredging of the Port Hinchinbrook Channel continues to this day, threatening the habitat of Dugongs and other precious wildlife.

    Therefore, the next three stories from our NQCC 50 anniversary project focus on the campaign against Keith Williams' efforts to build a resort at Port Hinchinbrook.

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    Living with Climate Change in North Queensland

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    Over the past four months, NQCC sat with members of the community to talk about personal experiences with weather extremes in North Queensland. We learned a lot about the diversity of impacts, people's future worries, but also about our great potential to increase local resilience.

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  • Upcoming events

    Green Drinks November
    Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 06:00 PM · 1 rsvp
    NQCC Office in Railway Estate, Australia

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    Green Drinks is back! We will meet for our casual Greenie get together on Thursday 21st November! Come along for your chance to learn about current activities of Tidy Up Townsville. David Dudley will be joining us and will no doubt have a few stories to share. We will provide food for a small entry fee of $10 and drinks can be purchased. Don't forget to bring your containers for leftovers. Newcomers always welcome!

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