Mackay Conservation

We're moving our conversations to other platforms, focusing on healthier, more value-aligned spaces🌍💬 Find us on: 🧵 Threads: @mackayconservationgroup 🦋 Bluesky: @mackayconsgroup.bsky.social Thank you for your support here. Let’s keep the conversation going in new spaces! 💚

Vitrinite’s continued mining at Vulcan South, despite being under investigation, exposes how weak Australia’s environment laws really are. au.news.yahoo.com/stop-work-call…

Yesterday, Bob Brown took internationally renowned comedian and actor @BillBailey into Tasmania’s ancient forests. “Only when you get close to them do you get a sense of the enormity of them" — Bill from under a towering giant.

Tonight! Get informed about the updates to wind farm planning (State Code 23). Find out how you can use these laws to protect nature and communities in the renewable energy roll out 🌬️🍃 @cafnec cafnec.nationbuilder.com/state_code_23_…

🌿 Join the Mackay Conservation Group Today! 🌿 Become a member of the Mackay Conservation Group and be part of a dedicated team fighting for a sustainable future! Join us now and be the change you wish to see! mackayconservationgroup.org.au/membership

🌍 Join us for the Monthly Climate Action Gathering in Mackay! 🌿 📅 September 3rd, 6pm 📍 Mackay Conservation Group, 156 Wood St. Let's stand against climate change and make a difference together! RSVP: mackayconservationgroup.org.au/community_clim…

NSW Governments have traded off the survival of endangered wetlands and the health of Sydney and the Illawarra’s drinking water catchment for the short-term interests and super profits of coal mining companies. This must stop now. abc.net.au/news/2024-08-2…

🌍 Join us for the Monthly Climate Action Gathering in Mackay! 🌿 📅 September 3rd, 6pm 📍 Mackay Conservation Group, 156 Wood St. Let's stand against climate change and make a difference together! RSVP: mackayconservationgroup.org.au/community_clim…

We recently met with the Environmental Defenders Office to talk about our case against the Whitehaven Coal expansion. Join us in our case for a safer climate and tip in for the legal fund. Every contribution helps! mackayconservationgroup.org.au/our_legal_case…

🌟 Join Us in Celebrating Waddananggu Magarran – Three Year Celebration! 🌟 standing-our-ground.org/magarran/

🐨 Say NO to coal & YES to koalas! Central Queensland’s coal projects threaten critical koala habitats. We’re fighting to protect these iconic animals and their homes. Join us in taking action! 🛑🐨 👉 Learn More mackayconservationgroup.org.au/koalas_not_coal

Did You Know? 🌳 Australia’s Gondwana Rainforests are home to the ancient Wollemi Pine, a "living fossil" dating back 200M years! 🦖 Discovered in 1994, this rare tree is a link to the time of the dinosaurs. Let’s protect this incredible natural heritage! 🌿

Visit our Facebook or Instagram page for the easy instructions on how to DIY Beeswax Wraps These reusable wraps are perfect for keeping your food fresh without harming the environment.

🚫 It's time to stand up against destructive fossil fuel projects! Check out our submissions challenging these developments and advocating for a sustainable future. 💚🌍 Join us in the fight for a cleaner planet: mackayconservationgroup.org.au/fossil_fuel_su…

🌿 Just Transition for Central Queensland 🌿 Mackay Conservation Group understands the need for an economically and socially just transition away from fossil fuels. mackayconservationgroup.org.au/just_transition

Volunteering isn't just about giving your time; it's about making a real difference! 🌟 Join us in creating a better world: Impact lives Gain skills Meet amazing people Boost your well-being Inspire others Ready to volunteer? Let's do this! 🌍💖 mackayconservationgroup.org.au/volunteer

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BREAKING: 100+ community members on the frontlines of the climate crisis stage peaceful sit-in in Parliament House calling for no more coal and gas. @AlboMP they’re asking for you come down and meet in the Marble Foyer NOW.   #ClimateTrigger #ClimateFrontlinesCBR #NoMoreCoal