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Gang Gang Cockatoos: What Canberra’s favourite bird is up to while we’re in lockdown.
While the rest of us are twiddling our thumbs in lockdown, Canberra’s Gang-gang Cockatoos are busily heeding the arrival of Spring by preparing for their breeding season…
IPCC report: not a cue to give up but a call to action
Our Code Red for planet earth came with an instruction book for how to turn it around – so let’s get to it.
MEDIA RELEASE: Brickworks redevelopment should go all-electric
The Conservation Council ACT Region has called on the Canberra Brickworks developer DomaGroup to commit to excluding gas from all buildings in the development at Yarralumla.
South coast forests still under threat
(Pic: Big spotty, South Brooman State Forest, NCC) Canberrans are passionate about the south coast of NSW - the forests and the beaches have a special place in our hearts. The south coast forests are truly amazing, featuring a diverse combination of eucalypt forests...
MEDIA RELEASE: ACT Cat Plan step in the right direction for Canberra’s wildlife
The ACT Cat Plan is a step in the right direction for Canberra’s wildlife.
MEDIA RELEASE: Make the Move website and workplace program leads Canberra businesses and commuters into the future of sustainable transport
Make the Move website and workplace program leads Canberra businesses and commuters into the future of sustainable transport.
MEDIA RELEASE: Canberra’s Amazing Nature
The Conservation Council ACT Region, with support from the ACT Government, has just published a new guide  ‘Canberra’s Amazing Nature’ for young people.
MEDIA RELEASE: Plastic Reduction Bill a welcome start
The Conservation Council ACT Region welcomes the passing of new laws in the ACT Legislative Assembly that commence the phase out of single-use plastics in the ACT.
World Environment Day Dinner 2021 – June 5th
Join us at this year’s World Environment Day Dinner at the National Museum of Australia.
Our guest speaker is social researcher Dr Rebecca Huntley. Enjoy live music and entertainment, and reconnect with Canberra’s environment community.