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NSW Environment Awards honour the grassroots
April 04, 2024
MEDIA RELEASE April 4th, 2024 The Nature Conservation Council of New South Wales (NCC), the state’s leading environmental advocacy organisation, has recognised grassroots conservation groups and individuals in the NSW Environment Awards. The NSW Environment Awards highlights and supports the good work for nature...
Read MoreAfter one year in government, peak environment body asks how the Minns government stack up on environment.
March 28, 2024
MEDIA RELEASE28th March 2024 The Nature Conservation Council of New South Wales (NCC), the state’s leading environmental advocacy organisation, has today released a scorecard assessing the Minns government's performance on the protection of nature and climate action. Overall: Positive environmental reform is again...
Read MoreInsidious Power Grab by the Gas Industry: Peak Environmental Bodies in Canberra to Oppose Offshore Petroleum Bill.
March 19, 2024
19th March 2024 Australia’s peak state and territory environmental bodies joined forces today at Parliament House to urge the Albanese government to withdraw an amendment to Australia’s offshore gas legislation that would displace the role of the Environment Minister, dramatically weakening oversight and accountability, and...
Read MoreDoublespeak with a devastating impact – proposal to destroy and burn forest bad for nature and the climate
March 18, 2024
MEDIA RELEASE18th March 2024 The proposal to burn native forests to produce electricity has again reared its ugly head, this time seeking to capitalise on NSW’s 'do what you want’ approach to habitat clearing. Verdant Earth is seeking to secure 850,000 tonnes of wood...
Read MoreDoublespeak with a devastating impact – proposal to destroy and burn forest bad for nature and the climate
March 18, 2024
18th March 2024 The proposal to burn native forests to produce electricity has again reared its ugly head, this time seeking to capitalise on NSW’s 'do what you want’ approach to habitat clearing. Verdant Earth is seeking to secure 850,000 tonnes of wood per...
Read MoreOffshore bans welcomed – now time to ban gas on the Liverpool Plains
March 15, 2024
15th March 2024 The Nature Conservation Council of New South Wales (NCC), the state’s leading environmental advocacy organisation, has today welcomed the passing of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Seabed Mining and Exploration) Bill, making NSW the first state to ban offshore fossil fuel...
Read MoreStrong EPA powers welcomed, meeting clear gaps in our environmental laws.
March 15, 2024
15th March 2023. The Nature Conservation Council of New South Wales (NCC), the state’s leading environmental advocacy organisation, has today welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement of stronger powers for the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), including increased fines they can hand out for companies...
Read MoreNSW Government commits to consider climate change in water rules, ending long-standing legal dispute
March 14, 2024
March 14, 2024 The Nature Conservation Council of New South Wales (NCC), the state’s leading environmental advocacy organisation, has today settled their court case against the NSW Minister for Water Rose Jackson and Minister for Climate Change and Environment Penny Sharpe. Just days before the...
Read MoreNCC applauds Minister Scully for taking on the approval of renewables
March 07, 2024
7th March 2023 The Nature Conservation Council of New South Wales (NCC), the state’s leading environmental advocacy organisation, has today welcomed a commitment by NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully to reform the planning approvals process for renewable energy infrastructure. Speaking at the Smart Energy...
Read MoreDensity done right: NCC calls for housing push to be climate smart, protect and enhance urban ecosystems.
March 04, 2024
4th March 2024The Nature Conservation Council of NSW (NCC), the state's leading environmental advocacy organisation, has today urged the NSW government to match the ambition they have shown in their push for greater density with a clear and unequivocal commitment to climate-smart housing and improved...
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