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

    Paperbark September 2026

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    A Tribute to Jo Wieneke 1938-2026

    Jo Wieneke on her way to a Brook Islands pigeon count ~2007. Photo credit: Liz Downes
    Jo on her way to a Brook Islands pigeon count, circa 2007. Photo by Liz Downes.

    Bird lovers around Australia and beyond, and an army of friends from many walks of life, will have been deeply saddened by the passing of former NQCC member and supporter, Jo Wieneke. 

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  • Upcoming events

    Renewables Done Right: Workshop
    Friday, October 16, 2026 at 09:00 AM · 2 rsvps
    Arcadian Surf Club on the Strand in North Ward, Australia

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    How do we harness our region's exceptional renewable energy potential while respecting Country and community?

    We hope you can join us for this interactive workshop, where we'll be sharing what we've learned from local stakeholders and experts through our Mapping our Energy Future project - and seeking your thoughts on what comes next.

    We'll be asking:

    ➡️ If we want renewables done right in our region, what needs to be done? What needs to change?

    ➡️ What are the main concerns you have (or hear) about the energy transition? How can these concerns be addressed? 

    ➡️ If we were to host a local Community Energy Forum, who should present and who should attend? 

    Please join from 8.45am to settle in for a 9am start. Morning tea provided!

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    Lou Lister Clean-Up
    Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 08:00 AM · 4 rsvps
    Lou Lister Park, opposite Officeworks in Hermit Park, Australia

    Sorting rubbish at our Barnicle St Boat Ramp clean upPhoto credit: Jo Hurford

    Let's help look after our reef together!

    Tangaroa Blue Foundation's Great Barrier Reef Clean Up is back - and we're excited to get in on the action!

    Spend a Sunday morning in nature with community-minded locals, removing litter from the edges of Ross Creek in Lou Lister Park, at the stadium overflow parking (see map below).

    All rubbish collected with be sorted, counted and weighed, contributing to vital citizen science data!

    Please wear sun-safe clothing, long pants and closed-in shoes. Gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you like. Morning tea will be provided, and water to refill your bottle.

    Children under 15 are welcome but must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. 

    We'll meet under the shady tree opposite Officeworks (marked with a star on the map below) at 7.50am to kick off our safety briefing at 8am. We hope you can join us!

    A map depicts the clean up site in Lou Lister Park, with the focus area along Ross Creek shaded in yellow

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