by | Jan 6, 2014 | Dredging, Submission
Send a letter – Reject Dredge Spoil Dumping Permit for Abbot Point expansion project The dumping of dredge spoil anywhere along the coast adjoining the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (GBRMP) is something that should concern everyone on the planet. This proposal...
by | Nov 27, 2013 | Submission
On October 18th, 2013, the Federal and Queensland Governments signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which is the first step of the process to create a ‘one stop shop’ for environmental approvals. This is a worrying move which would significantly...
by | Nov 11, 2013 | Submission
Council and the Novotel resort want to disperse the spectacled flying-fox colony from the Cairns CBD. They plan to trim the trees around the Cairns City Library until the flying foxes disperse, and to remove these trees if needed. These large and beautiful trees are...
by | Oct 8, 2013 | Submission
Retail giant, Target Australia, has announced it will reintroduce plastic bags in to its stores!!! In 2009, Target lead the way and announced its national ban on single-use plastic bags, with its Managing Director stating: “We all have a role to play in reducing...
by | Oct 1, 2013 | Submission, Volunteer
Watch this space for more information on how you can help protect the flying foxes!
by | Jun 19, 2013 | Submission
Cairns spectacled flying-foxes need your help! Council is planning to relocate the flying-fox colony near the city library on Abbott St. Please take a moment to let the Councillors know what you think about this. Fill in your name, email and postcode below, add any...
