Announcing New CAFNEC Director!

by | Oct 23, 2024 | 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,...

Shock News as Taylor Point Is Privately Bought

by | Oct 8, 2024 | News

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...

State Code 23 Reformed and Regulatory Framework Released

by | Oct 2, 2024 | News

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...

Biosecurity Plan for Amazon Frogbit

by | Nov 2, 2023 | News

After almost four years of collaboration, the biosecurity plan for Amazon frogbit has been finalised! CAFNEC has been working alongside FNQ Regional Organisation of Councils, Mareeba Shire Council, Mitchell River Watershed Management, Qld Water & Land Carers, Wet...