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Making the Switch – tell us your story
The Conservation Council is developing a new website to help Canberra households ‘Make the Switch’ from gas to electricity. We would love to hear and share the stories of people who have already made this switch.
Recovery for Namadgi National Park
Recovery planning and on-ground recovery efforts are still underway in Namadgi National Park despite disruptions as a result of the virus outbreak, and the role of community will continue to play an important part in recovery efforts.
Braddon bounty and beauty
In mid-March, Braddon resident Michele England generously opened her beautiful garden to the public as part of the Open Gardens Canberra (OGC) autumn program (sadly, all other openings have been cancelled), to share her experience, plants, art and friendship. Your...
Namadgi extensively damaged, but showing pockets of hope
On Friday 6th March, Maddie Clegg, biodiversity campaigner from the Conservation Council, attended an assessment tour of Namadgi National Park, to see first-hand the impact of the fires this summer. The visit brought together representatives from local member groups,...
MEDIA RELEASE: Evoenergy’s Gas Plan good… but not good enough
27th February 2020 MEDIA RELEASE Evoenergy's Gas Plan good... but not good enough The Conservation Council ACT Region today welcomed Evoenergy’s plans to halt the expansion of the gas network into new Canberra suburbs as outlined in their 2021-26 Draft Plan to the...
MEDIA RELEASE: World Environment Day Dinner 2020 Tickets Released
25 February 2020 MEDIA RELEASE World Environment Day Dinner 2020 Tickets Released The Conservation Council ACT Region today launched early bird tickets to the 2020 World Environment Day Dinner, which will be held on Saturday 6th June at the National Museum of...
Snapshot: ACT State of the Environment Report 2019
Yesterday, the ACT State of the Environment Report 2019 was tabled in the Legislative Assembly. The Report, produced every 3-4 years by the Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment, details how the ACT is performing on a number of environmental indicators,...
MEDIA RELEASE: Environment funding welcome and necessary
10 February 2020 MEDIA RELEASE Environment funding welcome and necessary “The Conservation Council ACT Region today welcomed an additional $7.8m over 4 years of Government funding for better environmental outcomes in the ACT announced as a mid-year budget boost,” said...
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...