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Gecko Talks-The Spit Master Plan-24 July 2019

GeckoTalks-24 July in Currumbin RSL – Following 18 months of consultation with the community and key stakeholders, The Spit master plan was released by the Queensland Government on 25 May 2018.
The Spit master plan provides for a low-rise future for The Spit and strikes a balance between the protection of environmental and community values and the realisation of appropriate development opportunities.

By barry, 7 yearsJune 16, 2019 ago

Gecko Talks

Gecko Talks – A Magical Look at Our Reefs-26th June

Few people know the outstanding marine world of the Gold Coast’s near-reefs as well as acclaimed underwater photographer, Ian Banks. Now you can see some of his stunning photos—and learn more about our fascinating marine life—in an upcoming free presentation. 6.45pm on 26th June at Currumbin RSL.

By barry, 7 yearsJune 12, 2019 ago

Gold Coast Green WeekEnd

Gold Coast Green Week

Gold Coast Green Week 31 May – 9 June

10-day calendar of environmental events on the Gold Coast celebrating our natural environment.

Link https://gecko.org.au/gold-coast-green-weekend/

By barry, 7 yearsMay 23, 2019 ago

Gecko Talks

Gecko Talks 22nd May – How Climate Change will affect Living in the Gold Coast and Beyond

The debate on climate change is rightly focused on the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gases. But whatever our success or failure in mitigating emissions, we must now also ask how the harmful impacts of a rapidly-changing climate affect living on the Gold Coast—and beyond.

By barry, 7 yearsMay 15, 2019 ago

Biodiversity

Campaigns Update May 2019

Federal Elections and climate policy: After years of frustration with federal government inaction or worse on climate change, the topic is now well at the top of election discussions. The LNP continues to have a totally inadequate policy on climate change action being hamstrung by the extreme right wing coal loving MPs . The Labor Party has some good policies and the devil will be in the detail as to how they deliver these. The Greens are way out in front with their policies, but are unlikely to be able to deliver them, though they certainly will influence the debate. Other minor parties are generally very conservative and have poorly developed policies if any at all.

By barry, 7 yearsMay 8, 2019 ago

Events

Gecko Talks-27th March-Migratory Birds and Curlew Island

Migratory shorebirds perform mind-blowing journeys and are among the most amazing and elusive creatures on earth. While they visit the Gold Coast annually, most of us don’t recognise them.

By barry, 7 yearsMarch 20, 2019 ago

Current Campaigns

Draft Spit Masterplan Released for Public Comment

On Sunday 10th March the Premier, Anastasia Palaszczuk, and the Minister for Planning, Hon. Cameron Dick launched the draft Spit Master Plan at Muriel Henchman Park on The Spit. After 40 years of campaigning to protect The Spit public open space from unsuitable development we finally have a Plan. This Plan is now available for public comment via the government website www.qld.gov.au/thespit

By barry, 7 yearsMarch 19, 2019 ago

Current Campaigns

GC Bulletin 21st February – Tom Tate said:

MAYOR Tom Tate is challenging environmentalists to “show us the money” as the Gold Coast City Council gives the green light to buying up koala habitat.
Consultants warned a year ago that the city’s most significant koala population east of the Pacific Motorway would be lost unless authorities agreed to buy up land and relocate the threatened animals.

By barry, 7 yearsFebruary 19, 2019 ago

Gecko Talks

Gecko Talks-Recognising Bush Food & Uncovering Living Stories

Australian bush food is all around us. The problem for many of us is understanding what we’re looking at.
If you are keen to know more about bush food—and a special local bush food garden—don’t miss the Gecko Talk on Wednesday, February 27.

By barry, 7 yearsFebruary 14, 2019 ago

Current Campaigns

Queensland Better Planning Petition

Your last opportunity to join over 5000 others in signing the Reform of Queensland Planning Legislation Petition by Lois Levy. Very few e-petitions to state parliament attract such strong community support, with this Petition in the top 5%.

By barry, 7 yearsJanuary 30, 2019 ago