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Big news! The ACT Announces a Hard Edge to Canberra’s Urban Development
For years, conservationists, city planners and Canberrans alike have been calling on the ACT government to stop the unchecked urban sprawl in Canberra. Now, the ACT government has taken a huge step in the right direction, drawing a physical and metaphorical line in...
ACT Government to Boost Ranger Numbers
The Conservation Council has welcomed the commitment, negotiated by MLA Thomas Emerson, for the ACT Government to commit to hiring 10 new park rangers, marking a 33% increase in ranger capacity. This is a significant achievement that demonstrates the commitment of...
Nature needs national protection. EPA now!
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...
Capital Airport Group – Time Now to Demonstrate Your Commitment to Protecting Our Dragon
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...
Nature Poems by Edwina Smith
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 Smith, August 2024 They call him...
Canberrans urge candidates to do more on nature and climate at our Federal Election Candidate Forum
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...
Callum Brae Nature Reserve under Threat
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...
Nominations Open – ACT Environment Awards 2025
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...
Conservation Council calls for more money for nature protection in budget submission
The Conservation Council ACT Region has called for more money for nature protection in its submission to the 2025/26 ACT budget. Canberrans love our nature. We are blessed to live in the bush capital – a home to incredible and unique ecosystems, plants and animals....