Apr 14, 2025 | Climate, Latest News, Nature and waterways
The natural beauty that we are so fortunate to live within is under threat here in Canberra and around Australia. Bushlands are being cleared, polluting fossil fuel projects are being opened and expanded, and increasing numbers of species face extinction including...
Apr 9, 2025 | Latest News, Nature and waterways
With the election called, and with no evidence Minister Plibersek has acted to stop the wholly unnecessary Northern Airport Road, the Conservation Council ACT Region holds grave fears for the safety of Canberra Grassland Earless Dragons at Canberra Airport. For anyone...
Apr 7, 2025 | Latest News, Nature and waterways
Edwina Smith is a retired nurse/midwife from Canberra.She donated these two nature poems ‘Arthur’ about Canberra’s Earless Dragon and ‘Pippa and Puggles’ about a platypus and her baby. Both with a conservation message! ARTHUR by Edwina...
Apr 3, 2025 | Latest News, Past Events
Thank you to everyone who attended our and ACF’s Federal Election Candidates Forum this past Wednesday! Over 150 people showed up to question their candidates’ records and commitments on protecting and restoring nature and securing a safe climate future. Such a huge...
Apr 1, 2025 | Latest News, Nature and waterways
This article is written by Pamela Collett from Friends of Callum Brae. Are you in love? If you are a member of a group in the ACT Conservation Council, then you are in love with trees, birds, and bush. We embrace our responsibility to the land where we live, while...
Mar 31, 2025 | Latest News
Join us in celebrating the hard work and achievements of the environment community over the past year with the ACT Environment Awards 2025! There are many ways to create positive change in the world. Everyone is encouraged to apply, with a diversity of experiences and...
