Gecko – Gold Coast and Hinterland Environment Council

Gecko is the Gold Coast’s peak non-government not-for-profit environment group. Volunteers have been working to protect and enhance the natural environmental assets of our region since 1989. About us…

Government Plans Massive Native Vegetation Clearing

Government Plans Massive Native Vegetation Clearing

Without any prior notice to the community and certainly no consultation the Newman Government has decided to amend the laws protecting native vegetation in Queensland despite a written promise to World Wildlife Fund (WWF) prior to the election that his government would not do this. WWF is prepar[...]

The Real Science about Climate Change

The Real Science about Climate Change

Confused about Climate Change? Wondering whether there is some truth to the denialist arguments? Visit the highly respected website Skeptical Science and explore the myths surrounding the threats our planet faces from the accumulation of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere . Topical issues are exp[...]

Big cruise ships unable to use new cruise terminal

Big cruise ships unable to use new cruise terminal

TONY RAGGATT   |  April 6th, 2013 Townsville Bulletin LARGE cruise ships will be unable to dock at Townsville's new $85 million cruise ship terminal because of safety concerns. A media release from the Townsville Bulletin (6.4.2013) highlights several similar problems with their terminal that Gecko [...]

Health Groups Call for Action Against Coal and Coal Seam Gas

Health Groups Call for Action Against Coal and Coal Seam Gas

A new collaborative network of health organisations has agreed to joint action to raise awareness of the adverse health effects of Australia’s current minerals and energy policy at a meeting in Canberra this week. Hosted by five national health organisations, the Public Health Association of Aust[...]

Newman’s Batty Bat Squad

Newman’s Batty Bat Squad

Attached is the Dept. of Environment’s report on the biodiversity workshop held as part of the February Round table. In the light of the actions of the Government in quick payday loans changing the Nature Conservation Act, forestry and vegetation management etc and Newman’s speech to the farmers ( s[...]

Eco-Explorers June/July Holidays Sessions

Eco-Explorers June/July Holidays Sessions

Eco-explorers will be conducting 4 sessions during the June/July school holidays. Book your child into "Beautiful Birds", Treasures Among the Trees", "Stupendous Seeds", "Amazing Estuaries"  [...]

May Guest Speaker Night - Ian Murray

May Guest Speaker Night - Ian Murray

On Wednesday 22 May Gecko – Gold Coast and Hinterland Environment Council will be hosting a Speaker Night on “Hemp as a food and a building material” with two experts, Ian Murray and Paul Benhaim. Both speakers will focus on the benefits of the industrial hemp plant. Ian Murray is the co-founder and vice-president of the Industrial Hemp Association of QLD (IHAQ) and is also the director of UBIQ; manufacturers of low carbon building boards for global construction. Ian will share his vision that for humans to live sustainably, the Earth’s resources must be used at a rate at which they can be [...]

Green Week Guide Out Now!

Green Week Guide Out Now!

The dates have been confirmed for Green Week 2013. 9 days of fun and inspiring environmental activities for everyone on the Gold Coast and Hinterland! 1st June - 9th June This event is designed to showcase current environmental practices being implemented by individuals, businesses and groups here on the Coast. The Festival brings together over fifty events at various locations on the Gold Coast such as: Tours; Bushwalks; Talks/forums; Exhibitions; Activities; Films; Food; Children’s Activities; Markets; Healing; and Workshops . The Festival attracts local, national a[...]

Nature Sold Out

Nature Sold Out

The worst thing to happen to our environment in 40 years! Our natural environment is being sold out to big business and environmentally unfriendly State Governments. The Gillard Federal Government[...]

Nature Conservation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2012 - Submission invitation

Nature Conservation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2012 - Submission invitation

The Health and Community Services Committee is examining the Nature Conservation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2012. The committee is required to report to the Parliament by 7 February 2013. [...]

Gecko House Facelift

Gecko House Facelift

Have you been to Gecko House lately? We've had a well earnt facelift thanks to the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund cialis 20 mg grant we received last year - which we are very grateful for. Com[...]

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