Join us at the May Gecko Talk with Dr Grant Periott for a fascinating exploration of one of South East Queensland’s most significant natural landscapes. Over the past five years, scientists, Traditional Owners, government agencies and the community have collaborated on the Springbrook Groundwater Investigation, an ambitious research and monitoring Read more
At a time when the Gold Coast is growing rapidly, the protection of public open space has never been more critical. Parks and environmental reserves are not simply vacant land waiting for development; they are essential community assets that support biodiversity, provide recreational space, and contribute to the well-being of Read more
What does global climate leadership look like when it’s grounded in Country, culture and community? Join us for our March Gecko Talk with Mara Bún, fresh from the road to COP30 in Belém, Brazil, at the mouth of the Amazon. Drawing on her work with the Australian Ethical Foundation and Read more
The Minister’s call-in period for objections to the proposed Boral Quarry at Reedy Creek closes this Tuesday 3rd March at 5pm. Gecko Environment Council has lodged a detailed submission urging the Minister to call in the project and refuse it. Read Gecko’s submission here. Click here for a submission template Read more
Submissions to object to the proposed quarry at Reedy Creek close on Monday, 9th February. Attached is a proforma you can use and email to Council if you are finding submissions via PD Online confusing. The proposed quarry is highly likely to negatively impact local residents and native animals with Read more
After 12 months of silence the community and Councillors will finally learn about the work Gold Coast City Council officers have been doing on the proposal for a cableway to Springbrook. Lois Levy of Respect Springbrook Mountain Coalition said “Councillors will be asked on Tuesday to decide whether to spend Read more