On Saturday 7th December 2024, NQCC held our famous annual Trivia Fundraiser. What a night!

Nine teams competed in the Belgian Gardens Senior Citizens Welfare Association hall for eternal glory. 

It was a fantastic evening of fun, corruption and plenty of laughter thanks to very engaged participants and our incredible volunteers who keep the night running smoothly.

Thanks to our attendees, raffle ticket purchasers, volunteers, donors, and prize sponsors we raised almost $4000 (before expenses) for our environmental advocacy work here in beautiful North Queensland.

We have since gained seven new members and over thirty new sign ups to our newsletter. Thank you for joining our community!

This month, the dust has been settling across the state following the October election. While we are reaching out to our new MPs, uncertainty remains around several policy pieces of importance to us, including our energy transition and the path to treaty.

The urgency for climate action has never been higher, with North Queensland getting an early taste of summer. This month, Mount Isa recorded 11 consecutive days over 40 degrees and 64 power poles were burnt beyond repair in recent bushfires in our region.

Meanwhile, in Azerbaijan, global climate talks have again brought disappointment, with several commitments on climate action and funding for adaptation falling far short of the mark.

In times of crisis, what do we do with our frustration, fear and grief? We connect with our community, celebrate wins, show solidarity and take action. You will find opportunities for all of these things (and more) in this edition of Paperbark.

- Crystal, NQCC Coordinator