The Latest Breaking News from Queensland Conservation Council

Australia has dedicated more than 20% of its land to conservation but not where it matters most

On paper, Australia is a conservation success story.

The Conversation · Mar 24

Queensland’s forests are still being bulldozed — and new parks alone won’t save them

The Queensland government celebrated the creation of new national parks this year, with Premier David Crisafulli saying it is time to “get serious” and be “ambitious” in protecting nature.

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2025

Murray Watt urged to intervene after accusations proposed Queensland coalmine clearing land in greater glider habitat

Queensland Conservation Council releases images appearing to show large areas of bushland felled within threatened species habitat

The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2025

Queensland's abundant rooftop solar a windfall for power companies, Conservation Council says

Queensland's abundant rooftop solar is saving power companies about $30 million a month, according to the Conservation Council. Many home owners would like to be paid money for that power, but the Australian Energy Council says they are already getting enough.

ABC News · Jul 13, 2022

Queensland announces more than $24m for koala population and habitat protection

Conservation groups welcome Palaszczuk government’s funding injection as part of broader threatened species package

The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2022

Power bills set to rise 9.2% in regional Queensland as report blames delays in renewable energy projects

Queensland Conservation Council says state’s dependence on increasingly unreliable coal is costing households

The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2022

Tourism industry joins push to expand Queensland’s national parks

A new Tourism and Conservation Alliance says doubling protected areas in the state will boost ecotourism and local economies

The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2022