Below is a list of our past campaign successes and sadly areas we didn’t come out on top. They all tell a story of how the Gold Coast has changed and the challenges faced by those protecting the environment.
Past Actions
ILS Major Development Plan Gecko
Gecko has reviewed the proposal and as an environmental organisation we have focussed on how the construction could impact on sensitive ecosystems in this cross-border region as well as issues…
A LawJam – Planning Reform and the Community
awJam – Planning Reform and the Community | Gecko | Environment Council Slug preview:https://gecko.org.au/current-campaigns/pastcampaigns/past-camp-archive/2015/07/lawjam-planning-reform/ 6pm Thursday 16th July Robina Community Centre, Auditorium. Robina Town Centre Drive. Robina (opposite the shopping…
Springbrook Cableway Regurgitated
It was with great concern that Gecko received the news this week that the regurgitated cable way proposal from Neranwood to World Heritage listed Springbrook National Park has been resurrected…
Cableway No Way
What is the current issue? A case of déjà vu! The community is gearing up again to fight for the integrity of World Heritage listed Springbrook National Park and we…
Community Cabinet Brief-GC Quarry (Boral)
In 2005 Boral purchased 219ha of land in Tallebudgera Valley, which became KRA 96 in 2007 when the State Government identified areas of hard rock sand and gravel resources in…
This is what we have been talking about
Come and join us on Gecko’s Campaign Team to get involved with us in protecting your environment.
Renewables cheaper than coal & gas in Australia
"This may come as a surprise to most people, that renewable energy is cheaper than electricity from new-build coal or gas-fired power stations in Australia. Go to the link to…
The CSG Invasion vs Australian Communities
The invasion of the coal seam gas (CSG) mining industry is now coming closer to the Gold Coast, with exploration in Canungra, in Beechmont, in the Tweed and Byron Shire.…
Are coal seam gas wells a bush fire risk?
Further to concerns raised about burning flares at CSG wells, suggestions these may cause bush fires and questions about why CSG companies, in NSW at least, are exempt from total…
Mining boom has cost Australian farmers $B43.5 in export income
Yesterday The Australia Institute released our most recent research paper on the economic impacts of the mining boom "Beating Around the Bush: The impact of the mining boom on rural exports" .…
Why Qld’s Coal and Gas Boom Matters to You
The Australia Institute invites you to a free public forum... WHY QUEENSLAND’S COAL AND GAS BOOM MATTERS TO YOU It is often claimed that the enormous expansion of coal and…
Protest Against Santos-CSG-Greenwashing
Lock the Gate Rally at Southport Parklands this Sunday 7th October at 12 noon. Wear Yellow and Black. Bring Signs - No Coal Seam Gas / Protect our food –No…
CSG Protest 9th October 2012
“The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA), the peak industry body for the Australian oil and gas industry, proudly invites you to take part in the southern hemisphere's premier…
Bimblebox Screening – Coal Seam Gas Documentary
At Gecko-Gold Coast and Hinterland Environment Council’s (Gecko) next General Meeting on 8th August the stunning documentary Bimblebox will be shown for the first time on the Gold Coast. The…
Springbrook National Park is World Heritage Listed
Springbrook National Park is World Heritage listed and, with the surrounding plateau, is home to an enormous array of unique Australian plants and animals. Many of these are legislatively protected…
Lock the Gate Against Mining in Your Area
‘Lock the Gate’ against coal seam gas 7 September 2011 - Click here to read our submission to the NSW Senate enquiry... Gecko - Gold Coast and Hinterland Environment Council…
