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Uranium not the solution for North Queensland

Uranium not the solution for North Queensland

by | Oct 2, 2012 | Cape York Mining, News

The Newman Government’s recent signal to open the door to uranium mining creates grave risks for us all, particularly North Queenslanders, writes Andrew Picone.  Queensland Resources Minister Andrew Cripps recently told AAP that “uranium mining in Queensland has...
Retrofitting for Sustainability – A Guide for Far North Queensland

Retrofitting for Sustainability – A Guide for Far North Queensland

by | Jul 12, 2012 | News

Retrofitting for Sustainability was produced by CAFNEC to encourage improvements in energy and water efficiency in the home. We hope that this guide will fill the gap in available locally relevant, information for residents. The Guide was produced with the support of...
History of the 2031 Regional Plan

History of the 2031 Regional Plan

by | Jun 25, 2012 | News

The 2031 Regional Plan (originally named the 2025 Regional Plan) took effect in 2009. For many years prior to this CAFNEC had been advocating for a regional approach to planning that could deliver a sensible and sustainable long term development framework for the...
Big Solar campaign launch 2012

Big Solar campaign launch 2012

by | Jun 20, 2012 | News, Past Events

The Cairns Climate Action Network and the Cairns and Far North Environment Centre launched the Big Solar campaign early in 2012.  This Cairns launch was just one of many, as groups all around Australia launched the Big Solar campaign in their communities as part of...