Jan 29, 2025 | Latest News, Media Releases, Uncategorized
Seven Canberran community leaders have resigned from a Climate Reference Group organised by Federal Member for Canberra, Alicia Payne, as a protest against the Albanese government’s continued approval of coal and gas mines. This includes four coal expansions approved...
Jan 17, 2025 | Latest News, Media Releases, Nature and waterways
Friends of Grasslands (FOG) and Conservation Council ACT Region (the Council) have today called on Federal Minister for the Environment, Tanya Plibersek, to rescue the Canberra Grassland Earless Dragons from the Canberra Airport Group (CAG) by revoking development...
Oct 25, 2024 | Latest News, Media Releases
The Conservation Council ACT has today called for further construction of the suburb of Jacka to halt after the sighting of a koala in the proposed development area. “This sighting is incredible,” said Simon Copland, director of the Conservation Council ACT. “In all...
Oct 22, 2024 | Latest News, Media Releases
The Conservation Council ACT and Friends of Ainslie Volcanic Grasslands have today condemned the decision to approve the construction of a communications tower on the site of the Ainslie Volcanics on the corner of Quick Street and Limestone Avenue in Ainslie. ...
Sep 25, 2024 | Latest News, Media Releases, Uncategorized
The Conservation Council ACT and Canberra Indian Myna Action Group (CIMAG) have welcomed the release of ACT Legislative Assembly Committee report on the Common (Indian) Myna, but have expressed disappointment at the report’s weak recommendations. Released yesterday...
Sep 12, 2024 | Latest News, Media Releases
Conservation Councils from all Australia States and Territories are in Canberra today and calling on the Albanese Government to rule out a deal with the Liberal Party that would weaken proposed Nature Positive laws. “Australians love our unique and special nature and...
