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.

Join the Climate & Energy Rally!

For months, we’ve been speaking with our community about the energy transition. One thing is clear—coal and gas are outdated, and the majority want real investment in a nature-positive transition to renewables.

There’s been plenty of curiosity about nuclear and future energy plans for Australia and Queensland. But let’s be clear: Nuclear is not the solution for North Queensland or Australia. It’s too costly—for both our environment and our household bills.

Additionally, this year’s devastating floods and heatwaves have been a stark reminder: North Queensland is already feeling the impacts. It is vital that we keep working on diverse solutions to make our communities more resilient.

That’s why it’s so important we come together to talk about what’s next.

Whether you fully support climate action and the transition to renewables or still have questions, this rally is for you! Come along for a peaceful gathering and hear from a great line-up of speakers covering a wide range of climate action topics.

Be part of the conversation about where we should be heading.

The future is renewable, not radioactive. The time for action is now. See you there!

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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.

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!

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.

On Saturday 7th December 2024, NQCC held our famous annual Trivia Fundraiser. What a night!

Nine teams competed in the Belgian Gardens Senior Citizens Welfare Association hall for eternal glory. 

This month, the dust has been settling across the state following the October election. While we are reaching out to our new MPs, uncertainty remains around several policy pieces of importance to us, including our energy transition and the path to treaty.

The urgency for climate action has never been higher, with North Queensland getting an early taste of summer. This month, Mount Isa recorded 11 consecutive days over 40 degrees and 64 power poles were burnt beyond repair in recent bushfires in our region.