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New guide reveals Ginninderry’s Treasures
The Conservation Council is proud to present 'Ginninderry Treasures', the sixth book in the Treasures of the ACT Region series. With contributions from a team of local knowledge experts, the beautiful booklet will help you explore the Aboriginal and European cultural...
MEDIA RELEASE: Government wastes opportunity for ambitious gas phase-out
17th January 2020 MEDIA RELEASE Government wastes opportunity for ambitious gas phase-out The Conservation Council ACT Region welcomes the ACT Government's announcement to remove the mandated requirement for gas in ACT’s new suburbs, but has warned that this measure...
MEDIA RELEASE: Climate emergency calls for urgent action on ACT’s gas emissions
5 December 2019 MEDIA RELEASE Climate emergency calls for urgent action on ACT's gas emissions The Conservation Council ACT Region has today lauched a petition calling on the ACT Government to speed up its phase out of gas and immediately stop the roll out of gas...
MEDIA RELEASE: Community support for Coombs Peninsula to be protected
MEDIA RELEASE: The Conservation Council has welcomed a motion which passed the ACT Legislative Assembly yesterday and called on the ACT Government to put aside the Coombs Peninsula for environmental and recreational purposes, and remove it from the land release...
Neighbourhood Cat Containment Pack
Would you like to encourage voluntary cat containment in your neighbourhood? Perhaps you live close to a nature reserve and the protection of sensitive wildlife is important to you, or maybe roaming neighbourhood cats are a nuisance. Our community engagement...
Media release: Community petition shows support for active travel
26 November 2019 MEDIA RELEASE A community petition calling on the ACT Government to implement key measures that will support viable active travel options for Canberrans to walk, cycle and use public transport, was tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly today. The...
ACT Sustainable Energy Policy Submission 2020-25
The Conservation Council welcomed the opportunity to comment on the ACT Sustainable Energy Policy 2020-2025. The Conservation Council supports the strong stand the ACT Government has taken over the past ten years to address energy in the context of rising energy...
Media Release: Opportunity to strengthen Tree Protection Act
23 October 2019 MEDIA RELEASE: Opportunity to strengthen Tree Protection Act The Conservation Council ACT Region has welcomed the review of the Tree Protection Act, but warned against lowering the criteria for protecting the Territory’s trees in a bid to make the...
ACT Environment Awards 2019: Nominations now open!
The ACT Environment Awards celebrate the efforts and accomplishments of environmentalists and environment groups, and the contributions they have made to the environment in the ACT and beyond. A contribution to the environment is a contribution to the future and we...
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