Jun 30, 2023 | Latest News, Nature and waterways, Take action
Some of the species that are currently favoured as garden and landscape plants are establishing a toehold in Canberra’s natural areas.  A major issue is that some of these “sleeper” or emerging weed species are still being recommended to be planted...
Jun 28, 2023 | Climate, Latest News, Nature and waterways, Transport
2023/24 ACT Budget Wrap Earlier this year, the Conservation Council made a Budget submission to the ACT Government that focussed on 6 key priorities: Champion environment and climate organisations Invest in electrification for a safe climate Invest in safe,...
May 18, 2023 | Latest News, Nature and waterways
UPDATE – June 2023 Submissions on the Development Application have now closed. A big congratulations to everyone who made a submission. In just one week from 23-30 May 2023 the community e-petition got 252 signatures. The issue gathered much media interest. Read...
May 9, 2023 | Latest News
SIGn THE PETITION Article by Canberra Indian Myna Action Group Inc Canberra’s natural environment is subject to constant pressure from a wide range of threats: weed infestations, pest animal incursions, free-run cats and dogs, building and leisure encroachments. One...
Jan 13, 2023 | Campaigns, Nature and waterways
The Biodiversity Network Paper: A Tenure-blind framework for cohesive nature conservation across the ACT. The ACT, like the rest of Australia, is battling an extinction crisis. Approximately 6.2% of Canberra’s mature trees have been removed in the past 5 years; our...
