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Minister Environment’s Roundtables and QLD Environment Roundtable
Recently, Gecko joined colleagues from across QLD in roundtables with the Minister for Environment and QLD environment groups. Gecko’s Campaign Coordinator, Sara Hicks, met with Minister Leanne Linard MP to discuss local issues on water, cultural engagement, koala conservation and state infrastructure
Shellfish Reefs of Queensland
At the August Gecko Talk, Robbie Porter from OzFish delivered a passionate talk on the forgotten shellfish reefs of Queensland to over 50 community members, including divers, fishers, water lovers, and curious listeners. He walked us through some of the
Update on the Currumbin Eco Park
Last week a group of locals had the opportunity to get an update on the progress of the Currumbin Eco Park. The Queensland Department of Economic Development had invited members of Gecko Environment Council and Friends of Currumbin to an
Please sign and share this e-petition for a wildlife overpass across the Gold Coast Highway at Burleigh. Koalas, wildlife, and drivers trying to avoid them are in danger daily. Yet experts in road ecology and engineering tell us it’s super
The old teacher’s office in Gecko House has been converted into a shared workspace for the community. Now we have two desk spaces available to rent! Gecko House is a hundred-year-young building along the picturesque Currumbin Creek in Currumbin. The
Koala conservation in Burleigh: challenges, solutions and the community’s role Endangered koalas in Burleigh were the focus of a Gecko interactive community evening with four experts providing a range of insights about how we can continue to protect and conserve
A recent Yarning about the Waters of Gondwana was held by Hinze Dam, featuri3ng diverse speakers sharing personal and local tales to positively re-imagine the management of water. This yarning brought together voices of encounters with nature, of regeneration, of
Photograph: Hinze Dam, by Phill Cullen Water is life – foundational to healthy ecosystems and their services that in turn support our healthy society, economy, cultures, and way of life. So how is our water managed? The Gold Coast Water
We are looking for an Office Administrator extraordinaire! This is a part-time opportunity based in our beautiful 100-year-old building along the picturesque Currumbin Creek. The daily hours are designed to suit those who are looking for a great work-life balance
Calling all conservation kids! Become a Currumbin Creek Guardian this school holidays.
To become a Currumbin Creek Guardian, children will visit three locations along Currumbin Creek and learn about the habitat and ecosystems of these areas. Through hands-on adventure and by discovering the unique biodiversity along Currumbin Creek, the children will gain