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

    Fast-tracking Destruction

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

    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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    Environmental Advocates of the Future

    Group photo of five young people holding hand-written messages and flyers

    Meet some impressive young environmental advocates!

    On a cool, sunny day in July, five courageous and thoughtful young people joined our Youth Advocacy Workshop - and their insights were astounding.

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  • Upcoming events

    Green + Blue Drinks
    Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 06:00 PM · 1 rsvp
    Grill'd Palmer St in South Townsville, Australia

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    If you've been wondering about the health of Townsville's waterways, here's your chance to hear from the experts!

    Healthy Waters Partnership Dry Tropics is celebrating the release of their latest Waterways Report Card, and they can't wait to share it with you and answer your questions!

    Join us for a relaxed evening of learning and connection over a burger (or a salad!). We'll be out the back in the Burger Garden. If we're lucky, we may even be joined by a possum or two!

    This event is suitable for all ages, and newcomers are always warmly welcomed.

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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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