There are many courageous leaders who have helped shape NQCC's history, and we should take every chance to recognise and celebrate their stories.
Margaret Moorhouse was an inspiration to many, and her lessons will ripple through our movement and community for many years to come. Personally, I was touched by Margaret's ability to advocate fiercely and fearlessly, but always with respect, and by her deep care for her fellow activists - even those new to the movement like I was when we first met.
As we come together to get our hands dirty, walk on Country or fight for North Queensland's future, we stand on the shoulders of giants. It's a privilege to carry that work forward together.
Thank you for standing with us and for all that you do.
- Crystal, NQCC Coordinator
In this edition:
- Upcoming Events
- Clean-Up Australia Day
- Extreme Heat Market
- Remembering Margaret Moorhouse
- Garabarra Walk with Uncle Russell
- March Green Drinks
- Take Action
- Extreme Heat Petition
- Radical Bay Road: Have Your Say
- NQCC Updates
- Extreme Heat Awareness Day
- Green Drinks with Max Lenoy
- Other Stuff
- Saltmarsh Monitoring Dashboard
- Native Plants Townsville
- NQ Wildlife Care Training
- Landcare Opportunities
- Webinar: Make Polluters Pay
- Further Reading
- Positive Activism
- The PIP Pilgrimage
- Qld Waste and Recycling Report
Volunteers Wanted!
We thrive because our volunteers bring energy and ideas to every project. Whether you have an hour or more, you can make a difference while having fun and learning new skills.
We're currently looking for:
- An assistant treasurer
- Film screening helpers
- Fundraising volunteers
- ... and more!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Clean-Up Australia!
March is full of opportunities to push up your sleeves:
TCC Clean-Up at Pallarenda Beach
When: 8.30-10am Sunday 1 March
Where: Walter Nisbet Park, Pallarenda
Maggie Island Clean-Up Dive
When: 8.30am-12pm Sunday 1 March
Where: 10 Marine Parade, Arcadia
Big Bohle River Clean-Up
When: 8am-12pm Sunday 15 March
Where: Golf Links Drive, Dalrymple intersection
Extreme Heat Market
NQCC has been campaigning hard on heat hazards and the urgent need for more green spaces in our communities. But the old narrative of ”it's always been hot" runs deep- it’s time for real action.
Join us as a volunteer at the Strand Night Market for friendly conversations and to collect signatures for our parliamentary petition. Short shifts available.
When: 4-10pm Friday 6 March
Where: Strand Park
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Remembering Margaret
NQCC invites you to attend a special gathering to celebrate the life of our friend Margaret Moorhouse (aka Peggy Hyde). She was a legendary and inspiring figure in the conservation movement, and her contributions to NQCC and environmental campaigns in North Queensland are of special significance.
Margaret's memorial service will be livestreamed at the Railway Estate Community Centre. Please join us anytime from 9.30am onwards.
Where: 23 First St, Railway Estate
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Garabarra Walk
Join us for a guided walk on Country with Uncle Russell at Garabarra (Kissing Point), North Ward.
This small-group experience invites participants to slow down, listen and learn about the cultural and historical significance of Garabarra.
Tickets: $30 (Regular) $20 (Concession)
5.30pm start (approx. 40 minutes)
| TICKETS TUES 17 MARCH |
Green Drinks
Looking to make a real difference in North Queensland? Come join us for our March Green Drinks!
- Meet fellow volunteers and connect with the NQCC community
- Discover exciting volunteer opportunities – from campaigns to events
- Get a first look at our peer-to-peer fundraiser and find out how you can take action
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TAKE ACTION
Heat as a Natural Hazard
Queensland's regional conservation councils have lodged a parliamentary petition calling on the Queensland Government to modernise the State Planning Policy to include heat as a natural hazard. Please add your name to our petition!
We are also listening to local stories to better understand the impacts of extreme heat on North Queenslanders. You can help by sharing your story on our campaign webpage.
Thank you to everyone who has signed on already!
| ADD YOUR STORY AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT |
| SIGN THE PARLIAMENTARY PETITION |
Radical Bay Road
MP for Townsville Adam Baillie has launched a Have Your Say as to whether the Radical Bay Road on Yunbenun should be re-opened to the public.
There are many concerns from a conservation perspective (and economic perspective) about this proposal. MINCA provides some examples here.
If you want your concerns to be heard, you need to complete the feedback survey below.
| HAVE YOUR SAY |
NQCC UPDATES
National Extreme Heat Day
For National Heat Awareness Day, NQCC spent the morning at the markets talking with the community about something we all know well in North Queensland: heat.
We heard both sides of the story - people loving our warm and sunny climate - but we also heard that summer can make outdoor time harder, especially for families and elderly.
Thank you to our Climate Action Group and other volunteers for brave conversations!
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Green Drinks
OTHER STUFF
Know Your Saltmarshes
Native Plants Queensland
Are you interested in expanding your knowledge of our wonderful local flora? This is your invitation to connect with the Native Plants Queensland Townsville Branch!
Learn about local species, come to outings, and make new friends! Their AGM is coming up this month, so why not take the leap and learn all about what they have to offer?
What: Annual General Meeting
When: 7pm Wed 11 March
Where: Oonoonba Community Hall, 2 Shannon St
Wildlife Care Training
Are you interested in learning how to look after wallabies and kangaroos in need? NQ Wildlife Care has the training for you!
What: Introduction to Macropod Care
When: Sun 8 March, 10am - 2.30pm
Where: 27A Aitken St, Aitkenvale
Tickets: $10 for members, $20 for non-members.
| REGISTER HERE |
Landcare Opportunities
The outdoors are waiting! Spend time in nature, meet new people and work up a sweat for free! Find your closest Landcare site on their website and find upcoming events on their Facebook page.
How about an early work out at Castle Hill?
When: 6.30-8.30am Tues 3 March
Where: Goat Track entrance, Hillside Cres
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Make Polluters Pay
Communities are paying for the climate crisis through rising insurance premiums, damaged infrastructure, and stretched local council budgets - while coal and gas corporations continue to make record profits and avoid responsibility for the harm they cause.
Join Tipping Point for the launch of a new, community-driven campaign to make big polluters pay for climate damage and to build lasting community power in a climate-impacted world.
When: 5.30pm-6.45pm Wed 11 March
Where: Online
| RSVP FOR THE LINK |
FURTHER READING
Positive Activism
Malcolm Tattersall
| READ |
The PIP Pilgrimage
Australian Geographic
| READ |
Waste and Recycling Report
Qld Government
| READ |
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