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Capricorn Conservation Council is the peak environmental group for the
Central Queensland Region including Capricornia.  
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Byfield Area Management Plan Pristine dunes and sensitive beaches need protection.  What does research tell us about the impacts of beach driving?  More >>> Great Keppel Island Plan 1 stopped by the Qld gov't, plan 2 stopped by Peter Garrett. Plan 3 now released but still has big problems.  More >>>
Balaclava Island - proposed Coal Port by Xstrata.   Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) The race is on to deliver Australia's first LNG from coal seam gas (CSG) and it's happening from the Port of Gladstone.  What are the environmental costs?   More >>>
Rolleston Mine
Mine Pit Water Discharge has occurred from at least 18 coal mines in Central Qld. Of these six mines have exceeded allowable limits of their Environmental Authorities.  More>> Coral Climate change and coral reefs Climate change Is happening under the water as well as in the air and on the land. More>>>
Coal mining The issue of coal mining polarises communities.  Is it just a question of jobs or the environment or is there more to be considered?  Can we find a middle way? More>>> Connors Dam The proposed Connors River Dam will tame one of the last remaining wild rivers in Central Qld.  What is it all about, who benefits and what are the impacts?  More >>>

Five Rocks