At Capricorn Conservation Council (CCC), we know that healthy environments do not exist in isolation. Our creeks, rivers, wetlands, coastlines and reefs are all part of one connected system. A catchment that begins in our backyards and paddocks flows all the way to the Great Barrier Reef. Caring for our catchment means looking after land…
Read MoreThoughtful gifts for people who love this place as much as we do. The festive season is almost here, and across Central Queensland many of us are preparing to spend time with the people and places we care about. From the banks of Tunuba to the islands off our coast and the ranges around Mt…
Read MoreWe live in one of the most beautiful corners of Australia. From the winding Tununba (Fitzroy River) to the saltwater breeze along the Capricorn Coast, we’re surrounded by landscapes that deserve our care. But every time we put the wrong thing in the bin, we risk harming the very places we love. Recycling right isn’t…
Read MoreAt Capricorn Conservation Council (CCC), we are passionate about supporting biodiversity in the Rockhampton region. From tree planting days to Caring for Country collaborations, we work alongside community, Traditional Owners, and partner organisations to restore and protect our local environment. 🌱 National Tree Day, 27 July Earlier this year, CCC joined forces with community members…
Read MoreBy Carlie Sommers At Capricorn Conservation Council, we know that sustainability starts with the choices we make every day about what we consume, what we discard, and how we value the resources around us. But we also know local action alone is not enough. That’s why we’re proud to work alongside national allies like the…
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Capricorn Conservation Council was honoured to be part of Reef Clean & Tangaroa Blue Woppa Island Clean Up led by Woppaburra TUMRA Aboriginal Corporation. Coordinator, Sophie George, and Conservation Trainee, Summer Stringer, teamed up with other members of the community and many of our CCC members to remove over 100kgs of rubbish from the Island! …
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The Renewable Energy Rollout has been a major focus for CCC in 2023. CCC has been regularly meeting with landholders, key stakeholder and Traditional Owners to ground truth proposed projects and hear from the people who have lived and breathed the land for generations. In November, Queensland Conservation Council’s Clare Silcock, Energy Strategist and Stephanie…
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Capricorn Conservation Council committee, staff and members attended Darumbal Corporations Cultural Training day in November hosted by Malcom Mann and Darumbal Corporation. The team spent the morning walking Nurim (Mt Archer) learning about its grand history and significance & connection to the Darumbal people. Followed by an afternoon of learning with Aunty Nicky and Aunty…
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Capricorn Conservation Council proudly introduces our members, followers and friends to, Indigenous Artist- Mitchell Blake, Owner, Operator and Creator of Thoolbar Designs! Hello, I’m Mitchell Blake, a proud Gooreng Gooreng and South Sea Islander man, with deep roots in the rich heritage of Bundaberg, located in the Wide Bay region of Queensland. My identity is…
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CCC has joined forces with Capricorn Caves NRM team to restore, protect and conserve the SEVT (Semi Evergreen Vine Thicket) that surrounds the unique ecosystem in our endeavour to save the locally endangered species, the Ghost Bat. CCC’s legacy to protect biodiversity began 50 years ago with the 37-year battle to put a stop to…
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