by | Oct 23, 2024 | Front Page, News
We are excited to announce that, following a successful recruitment process, Bronwyn Opie has been appointed as the next Director of the Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC). Bronwyn has been a dedicated member of the CAFNEC team for the last 3 years,...
by | Oct 10, 2024 | Front Page, Uncategorised
Across Queensland Regional Conservation Groups and QCC are campaigning for better planning for Natural Disasters. Research released by the Climate Council, State of Queensland: Ground Zero shows that Queensland is Australia’s most disaster prone state, with climate...
by | Oct 8, 2024 | Front Page
The sale of Taylor Point from Rob Prettejohn to the Macernis Group in early October 2024 marks a significant change point in a decades-long campaign for CAFNEC, Traditional Owners, and the Cairns Northern Beaches communities to see the property protected. CAFNEC has...
by | Oct 2, 2024 | Front Page
In 2021 CAFNEC began campaigning to ensure that renewable energy projects are well sited, protecting irreplaceable habitats and benefiting communities. This began after our community witnessed bulldozing of remnant habitat at the Kaban wind farm. A development project...
by | Aug 27, 2024 | Front Page
The Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC) is calling for the immediate rejection of the renewal application for Exploration Licence Q/23P, which expired on August 17, 2024. Despite the application for renewal being submitted in 2023, the decision has not...
by | May 28, 2024 | Front Page
Join us this September as we make moves towards the health of our planet, and ourselves! How it works? 1. Pick a challenge like walking, riding, running, swimming or skating 2. Get your family and friends to sponsor you 3. Track your progress and make a difference! 4....
