Dud deal with Dutton on nature would betray communities and nature

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...

Conservation Council celebrates the announcement that Bluetts Block/Ngunnungula is to be declared a Nature Reserve.

Aug 24, 2024 | Latest News, Media Releases, Nature and waterways

It was announced today the ACT Government is taking the first steps to declare Blocks 403 and 12 of Bluetts Block as a Nature Reserve. This is a significant win for the community, the Conservation Council and Friends of Bluetts Block, who for many years have...

Welcoming the phase out of Wood Heaters in the ACT for nature, climate and health

Aug 24, 2023 | Campaigns, Climate, Latest News, Media Releases, Nature and waterways

The ACT Government has released its response to the Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment’s investigation into wood heater policy. The Government has now endorsed a plan to phase-out wood heaters in the ACT by 2045.  The Conservation Council ACT...

Federal Government’s Environmental Law Reform still Leaves Young People with a Nature Emergency

Dec 12, 2022 | Latest News, Media Releases, Nature and waterways

As young people we have experienced unprecedented loss. We have lost the innocence of youth – forced to advocate for our lives, lest they be traded to the fossil fuel industry for a quick buck. We have lost trust in our decision makers – faithless after...

Community calls on Federal Government to Stop Lawson Development

Aug 30, 2022 | Latest News, Media Releases, Nature and waterways

30 August 2022 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...

Apartment buyers beware – ask about gas!

Aug 16, 2022 | Climate, Latest News, Media Releases

12 August 2022 The Conservation Council ACT Region is warning new apartment buyers in Canberra to check if their new home purchase will be connected to the gas network for hot water or cooking, after finding out that many multi-unit developments are still building...