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Community calls on Federal Government to Stop Lawson Development
The Conservation Council ACT Region and Friends of Grasslands is calling on the Federal Government to withdraw Defence Housing Australia’s proposed urban development over nationally significant and critically endangered Natural Temperate Grasslands in the Belconnen region.
Apartment buyers beware – ask about gas!
The Conservation Council ACT Region is warning new apartment buyers in Canberra to check if their new home purchase will be hooked up to the gas network for hot water or cooking, after finding out that many multi-unit developments are still building with gas hot water.
“Poor and deteriorating”: The State of Environment Report 2021
Australia’s environment is deteriorating and Canberra - the ‘bush capital’ - is no exception. The Bogong moths that once visited our city twice a year in their millions, are a memory - we’re lucky to see a couple each season; the beloved Gang-gang Cockatoo, our faunal...
CBR360 Circular Economy Symposium 2022
Thursday 15 September 2022Cinema, Kambri Cultural Centre, ANUThis Spring, the first ever CBR360 Circular Economy Symposium brings together Canberrans from across all sectors of the city to kick off a conversation about a circular economy. It’s time to close the loop...
Make the Switch from gas to an all‑electric home!
The ACT now offsets 100% of its electricity consumption with electricity generated from wind and solar, so switching off gas in our buildings will immediately reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Find out how, why and when to make the switch by visiting the Conservation Council’s Make the Switch website. Switching is easier than you think!