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Dud deal with Dutton on nature would betray communities and nature
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...
What next on regional planning and related national environmental law reforms
Recognising Australia’s environment is deteriorating and under increasing threat, the Australian Government intends to replace the ineffective and outdated Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) with a new ‘Nature Positive...
What do stir-fry cooking, respiratory health and rental properties all have in common?
They can all benefit by making the switch from gas to induction cooking! Since 2020 the Conservation Council’s Make the Switch project, funded by two ACT Government Community Zero Emissions Grants, has been helping Canberra households replace fossil gas appliances...
Annual General Meeting 2023
The Conservation Council ACT Region Inc Annual General Meeting will be held Thursday 23rd November 2023 at 6.00pm via Zoom. Use the form below to register. The Zoom link to join the meeting will be sent out by 4pm Thursday 23rd November. Members who have voting rights...
Join the urgent last stand for the Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon
A road at the Canberra Airport is threatening the future for the critically endangered Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon. It’s time to take a stand to fight for its survival with a decision by the Federal Environment Minister imminent. Currently the Environment...
Protect Ngununggula/ Bluetts Block Community Forum
Canberra is home to incredible places and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. But nature in Australia and our region is declining - under pressure from a warming climate, roads and infrastructure fragmenting habitats, deforestation and exploitation. Right here our...
Australia’s next extinction? Last stand for the Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon
A proposed road at the Canberra Airport is threatening the future for the Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon. Despite its tiny stature - measuring less than 150 millimetres long and weighing 5–9 grams - this lizard is causing a stir as conservationists take a stand to...
Nominations Open – ACT Environment Awards 2023
Join us in celebrating the hard work and achievements of the environment community over the past year with the ACT Environment Awards 2023 - Nominations are now open! There are many ways to create positive change in the world. Everyone is encouraged to apply, with a...
Welcoming the phase out of Wood Heaters in the ACT for nature, climate and health
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 Region...
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