September is always an exciting time of year, because it means we get to come together with members and celebrate the achievements of the year at our Annual General Meeting. This September is also the start of the countdown to Queensland's State Election, with high stakes for climate action and nature protection.
I hope that you will stand with us at the Townsville Community Alliance's upcoming Election Assembly on Thursday 10 October, and that you enjoy our exciting 2023/24 Annual Report!
Please enjoy this edition of Paperbark!
- Crystal, NQCC Coordinator
In this edition:
- Get Involved
- Townsville State Election Assembly
- Rising Up Film Screening
- Support us at Grill'd
- NQCC Updates
- AGM Updates
- Maroonprint Election Assembly
- Threatened Species Day
- Green Drinks Recap
- Uranium Mining in NQ
- Recycling Renewables
- Uranium Mining
- Other Opportunities
- Coal Mine Extension
- Cost of Living Survey
- Diet Survey
- Reef Conversations
- Volunteer with Landcare
GET INVOLVED
Townsville Election Assembly
When: 6:30-8:30pm Thurs 10 Oct
Where: Kirwan Uniting Church
Rising Up!
Mark the date in your calendar and keep an eye on your inbox for more! NQCC will host a screening of a hopeful and empowering documentary and facilitate a Q&A with local conservation groups. This a great pre-election to have conversations about local solutions.
Interesting in helping us promote or organise the event? Reply to this email!
When: Friday 18th October
Venue TBC
Burgers for Climate Action
We are in the final days of another month on the Grill'd fundraising jars! If you are keen for a decent burger, head to Grill'd on Palmer St in South Townsville before the end of the month and drop a token into NQCC's jar to show your support. They have great options for all kinds of dietary needs and preferences!
NQCC UPDATES
2024 AGM
Maroonprint Election Assembly
On September 3rd, the Townsville Community Alliance was part the Queensland Community Alliance's Maroonprint Assembly, where negotiations were held with the Queensland Premier and Opposition Leader about Queensland's future. Some great commitments from the party leaders have already come out of this extraordinary demonstration of people power.
Threatened Species Day
With the help of our fantastic volunteers, we collected 115 signatures on our beautiful Stand Up for Nature banner, demanding more protected areas and stronger nature laws for our threatened species! There are clearly a lot of Queenslanders who care deeply about nature and would like to see this addressed in the upcoming election.
Green Drinks Recap
Uranium Mining a Recipe for Disaster
50km west of the Townsville CBD lies a sleeping beast that, if awoken, could spell disaster for Townsville locals, our environment and our water supply. The Ben Lomond Uranium mine has been closed since 1981, following a serious radioactive spill caused by the ore stockpile wall being breached during torrential tropical rainfall. Read our media release and local coverage here.
Recycle Renewables?
Decarbonising our energy industry is one of the most effective levers we have here in Australia to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, and the faster we do this, the better. This means we need a rapid rollout of renewable energy, and THIS means the construction and installation of a lot of energy infrastructure. So where will all of these materials ultimately end up? Read more...
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Coal Mine Extension
Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland has reached out to ask for help in their battle against the proposed Spring Creek North extension of the Rolleston Coal Mine, operated by global giant Glencore. Make a donation to fund the legal action against Glencore and spread the word!
Cost of Living Survey
Do you have 3 minutes to answer this cost of living survey by Parents for Climate Action Australia? Your answers will help them greatly to advocate for solutions to the crisis. Let's ensure a safe future for everyone. Survey closes Monday 30 September.
Do you eat meat?
Reef Conversations
Join the next 'Geography Matters' webinar with local big names Adam Smith and Dr Paul Hardisty. They will discuss diverse projects including the Citizen science expedition to the Great Barrier Reef, Museum of Underwater Art and Indo-Pacific Environment Security Forum to communicate successes, failures and the importance of changing the world through reef conversations. Register here!
Landcare Volunteering
Want to spend time in nature, meet new people and enjoy some free exercise? Join Coastal Dry Tropics Landcare at one of their regular volunteer site days! Learn more about Townsville's Landcare sites here.
Find the next days to volunteer here.
Volunteer With Us!
Volunteers help us achieve so much, and allow us to continually punch above our weight! Volunteering with us can help you to build new skills, gain experience, meet like-minded people and make a meaningful difference!
Follow the link below to check out current volunteering opportunities or to join our WhatsApp group, where you'll receive real-time updates!
Not sure how to help out? Contact us directly via email or phone and we'll connect you with an opportunity that suits your interests and availability. This issue of Paperbark was uploaded to our website by a volunteer.
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