Last Saturday, NQCC member Malcolm and NQCC Community Campaigner Luna joined a saltmarsh monitoring expedition right here in Townsville, led by the newly active local chapter of Earthwatch.

Saltmarshes might look plain from afar - only good for drifting or dumping rubbish - but that couldn’t be further from the truth. These vital ecosystems are surprisingly diverse, full of colour after the recent rains, and teeming with unique plant and animal life.

Want to know where the parties running in your electorate stand on climate change? Read on!

NQCC joined Amnesty International for the Palm Sunday Walk for Peace and Justice for Refugees on April 13. Over a hundred and fifty people came together, and we heard truly powerful messages — including personal stories from people who fled war, yet still dare to dream of freedom, safety, and finding their passion.

With the cooler weather settling in, our latest Green Drinks at Grill’d felt extra cozy and comfortable—perfect for meaningful conversation and connection. We welcomed 19 attendees, including some new faces, proving once again that Green Drinks is a great space for locals to meet, share, and learn together.

This month’s guest was Peter Hanley from Amnesty International Townsville, a long-time advocate for human rights and committed community volunteer.

Our country is changing the way we power our lives.

We're moving away from polluting fossil fuels to renewable energy that is good for people, climate and nature.

Done wisely, Australia’s energy transition can be a win-win: cutting emissions while restoring and protecting our incredible natural world. 

The Australian Conservation Foundation and WWF-Australia have developed a plan for how to make that happen.

With just four weeks until the federal election, we know a lot of you will be busy campaigning, researching, sharing information and having important conversations with your friends and family.

We're working hard to ensure local candidates put nature and climate up high on their policy agendas. They need to know that the long-term protection of our environment matters to voters, which is why every action counts!

Last Sunday, we set up our stall at Willows Market, right under one of Australia’s largest car park solar panel projects - a fitting location for conversations about our energy future! We had 20 in-depth conversations, with renewables once again coming out on top.

The Queensland Government is considering the Crocodile Control and Conservation Bill 2025, a deeply flawed proposal that threatens both crocodile conservation and community safety. This Bill would weaken existing protections, allow for unsustainable harvesting and culling, and undermine the rights of First Nations peoples.

On Tuesday 25 March 2025, NQCC's Coordinator had the rare opportunity to attend Townsville Enterprise's fourth annual Green Energy Forum. With tickets aimed at industry representatives, not-for-profits like NQCC are generally priced out of such events, but a kind donor enabled our attendance. Below are our key takeaways from the day.

Many Thanks to Ian Frazer for sharing his review of Hot Water — Inside the battle to save the Great Barrier Reef (2024) written by Dr. Paul Hardisty with the NQCC community. Enjoy the teaser for a very important book!