From Greenwashing to Real Eco-Social Justice: A Social Worker’s Perspective in Townsville
By Social Workers for Climate Action & Eco-Social Advocates
Climate & Energy Rally
On a warm Sunday afternoon in Townsville, nearly 70 passionate locals gathered for a powerful Climate and Energy Rally - and what an inspiring show of strength, unity, and vision it was.
Against the backdrop of intensifying climate impacts and looming policy choices, people came together to listen, share, and stand up for a safer, fairer, and more sustainable future for North Queensland and beyond.
The rally brought together a diverse line-up of speakers - each adding their voice to a common call: our energy future must be clean, just, and community-powered.
Townsville's Energy Future is Green
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.
Read moreFull of Energy at the Strand Night Markets
What a fantastic night at the Strand Night Markets last Friday! The crowds were out in full force, and after the recent rain, people were keen to get outside and enjoy the evening.
Our energy voting board was a real head-turner, drawing in plenty of curious passersby. We had great conversations with over 40 community members, diving into the complexities of the energy transition. Renewables took the win again, but there was certainly interest in nuclear technology.
Read moreGreen Drinks Recap: Exploring Circular Solutions with Atlas Soils
We were thrilled to gather once again at Grill’d for our latest Green Drinks, this time featuring an inspiring talk by Jason Lange, co-founder of Atlas Soils. With 25 attendees, the evening was filled with great conversations, new connections, and a deeper dive into the power of regenerative soil practices. Plus, we welcomed six new sign-ups to our NQCC newsletter.
Read moreClean Up Australia Day 2025
This Clean Up Australia Day, the North Queensland Conservation Council was proud to be part of two incredible clean-up efforts that brought together community members of all ages to tackle waste pollution in our local environment. Special thanks to Linda, Bernadette, Felicity, Chris, Adam, Luke, Jenny, Mike, Naomi (and kids Ellie and August), Andy, and Luna for representing NQCC!
Read moreCotters Market Energy Chats

Another great market stall at Cotters Market with amazing volunteers! Once again, renewables came out on top in our voting, showing community support for the energy transition. We had plenty of keen learners and some robust conversations about what this shift means for our environment, economy, and livelihoods.
JCU Market Day Conversations

Under a scorching sun, we welcomed new JCU students at their market day, sparking plenty of interesting conversations about the energy transition. It’s clear this is a contentious topic, making friendly, open discussions more important than ever.
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.
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