Koalas not coal

Over 20 people gathered in Merv Anderson Park, Yeppoon, to demonstrate that communities everywhere want the Australian Government to deliver the climate leadership desperately needed to protect our lives, livelihoods and ecosystems.   
There was lots of fun and photos with Douglas the Dugong and Koko the Koala – just two of our local species at serious threat from climate change impacts.

Qld Government recommends the approval of the huge Winchester South coal mine

The Queensland Government is set to approve an enormous new coal mine in the Bowen Basin.

The mine covers more than 2000ha including increasingly important threatened species habitat.

It will also produce more greenhouse gas emissions that we really can’t afford if we are to have a safe climate future.

Government hypocrisy on climate action

In very disappointing news, the first coal mine has been approved by the Labor government, despite them being elected on the basis of their commitment to addressing climate change.
At the same time, the Environment Minister has rejected the reconsideration of the climate impacts of three of the Living Wonders fossil fuel projects.

Community celebrates the rejection of the Central Queensland Coal mine

The Central Queensland community came together to celebrate Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek decision to refuse the Clive Palmer-owned coal mine Central Queensland Coal proposal on the weekend.

The mine was proposed to be just 10km from the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and was going to directly impact on critically important environmental resources.

A win for our environment! Let’s celebrate!

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has rejected Clive Palmer’s Central Queensland Coal proposal!  Please join us (EnvA-CQ and CCC) for a celebration of this landmark decision. Where:  Merv Anderson Park, Yeppoon When:   Sunday 12 February, 3.00 – 4.30pm What:    An afternoon to gather together and celebrate a massive win! Presentations Welcome or acknowledgement of Country  (TBA)Continue reading “A win for our environment! Let’s celebrate!”