This is Climate Change
In early February 2019, the Townsville region experienced its largest rainfall event in 120 years. Rainfall and floodwaters reached unprecedented levels, catching even long-term residents off guard. It was described as a 1-in-100 year event.
Now, just six years later, the region has received almost a metre of rain over one weekend, leading to flash flooding and mass evacuations.
The climate crisis is quite literally on our doorstep.
Read moreDraft Renewables Regulatory Framework
Read our submission to the Queensland Government's consultation on the Draft Renewables Regulatory Framework.
Read moreMade with Love: A Fitting Start to Green Drinks 2025!
What a fantastic way to kick off the year! Last night at Grill’d, our first Green Drinks of 2025 brought together a passionate group of changemakers for inspiring conversations and new connections.
We had the great pleasure of hosting Chloe Watfern, who—together with her partner Karl and their family—introduced us to Parents for Climate Townsville and Psychology for a Safe Climate.
Read morePaperbark January 2025
Happy New Year!
If January is anything to go by, we have a huge year ahead of us!
I'm sure you've seen the headlines this month - Queensland has been smashed with heatwaves and downpours, Trump has pulled out of the Paris Climate Agreement (again) and Dutton is doubling down on support for nuclear.
The good news? We're taking action - and so can you!
Read moreQld Tourism Future Consultation
The Queensland Government is developing a 20-year tourism plan for Queensland, and is seeking feedback on key focus areas to help identify and leverage tourism growth opportunities for the next two decades.
Read moreMapping our Energy Future: Community Priorities for Nature
Where and what are the top priorities for environmental protection and restoration in our region? How can we support a local renewable energy transition while protecting and enhancing our environmental values?
Those are the questions we want to answer - and we need your help!
Read moreLiving in Harmony with Flying Foxes
If you've spent any time in North Queensland, there is a good chance you've come across some of our native flying foxes. The Townsville region is home to two species: Black Flying-foxes and Little Red Flying-foxes. They are long-range pollinators, critical to the health of our ecosystems.
Read moreJulia Creek Vanadium and Energy Project
In December 2024, the Julia Creek Vanadium and Energy Project (by QEM Ltd.) was declared a coordinated project by Queensland’s Coordinator-General. So, what do we know about this North Queensland project?
Read moreMeeting Qld's New Environment Minister
On a brief visit to North Queensland, our new Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation Andrew Powell (pictured, left) invited us to meet with him to discuss environmental priorities for the newly elected LNP State Government. Our meeting was also attended by Member for Townsville Adam Baillie (pictured, right).
Read moreInto the new millennium
In our final story from the NQCC 50th Anniversary Project, Kenn Parker from Cardwell tells the story of how he and NQCC coordinator Carol Booth mounted the first successful action under the Environment Protection Biodiversity and Conservation Act (EPBC) to prevent a Cardwell farmer from using electrocution as a means of protecting his lychees from spectacled flying foxes.
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