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Death by a thousand cuts: out of control deforestation risks wildlife extinction in Queensland
Posted by · 29 Sep 2022
A joint Queensland Conservation Council and Wilderness Society investigation found over 3700ha of legal land clearing of potential threatened species habitat in a Consolidated Pastures property, called Wrotham Park. As covered by...
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Large handback welcomed as Queensland returns Jardine River National Park to First Nations ownership

Posted by · 7 Sep 2022
The Queensland Conservation Council, today welcomed the handback of the Jardine River and Denham Group National Parks as well as part of Jardine River and Heathlands Departmental and Special Purpose Reserves to...
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Will the 10 year energy plan meet AEMO’s coal closure timeline revealed today?
Posted by · 31 Aug 2022
MEDIA RELEASE - QUEENSLAND CONSERVATION COUNCIL Dave Copeman Mob:0408 841 595   Will the 10 year energy plan meet AEMO’s coal closure timeline revealed today? A report released today by Energy &...
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Millmerran Power proposes coal mine expansion, extending station lifespan
Posted by · 19 Aug 2022
Millmerran Power is pursuing EPBC approval to expand its Western Queensland coal mine and prolong the life of its coal power station to 2056, just days after the landmark inclusion of emissions...
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Purified Recycled Water is the right choice for South East Queensland
Posted by · 17 Aug 2022
Queensland Conservation Council (QCC) joins with scientists and Queensland’s Water Minister in supporting the move to use purified recycled water (PRW) to bolster SEQ’s potable water supply. 
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Palmer power station "may not be in the public interest”, says Environment Department
Posted by · 9 Aug 2022
Clive Palmer’s controversial plan for a massive new coal-fired power station in central Queensland may face fresh challenges, with the state’s Department of Environment and Science concerned that the project approval "may...
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Rejection of Clive Palmer mine a win for the Great Barrier Reef
Posted by · 4 Aug 2022
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has demonstrated her commitment to the environment with today's announcement that she is proposing to reject Clive Palmer's Central Queensland Coal Mine, proposed for the Styx valley between...
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Qld: the state most responsible
Posted by · 19 Jul 2022
Today’s delayed release of the 2021 State of the Environment report places Queensland in the frame as “the state most responsible” for climate change and habitat loss. These are the two great...
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Qld energy planning lagging dangerously behind National roadmap

Posted by · 30 Jun 2022
The Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) 20 year energy roadmap released today forecasts renewable energy will meet 83% of national demand by 2031 and Queensland’s coal fired power fleet should begin retiring...
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Win for nature in Queensland Budget as $300m committed to national park growth & management
Posted by · 21 Jun 2022
The Queensland Conservation Council and the Pew Charitable Trusts today welcomed the Palaszczuk Government’s $300 million investment in strengthening Queensland’s national parks.  The Pew Charitable Trusts’ Queensland Manager Andrew Picone said investments...
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