Planning Matters Qld

06/05/2026

The Sunshine Coast hinterland could soon be home to an internationally recognised Dark Sky Reserve, protecting our precious starry skies for the future.

06/05/2026

RENEW ECONOMY: 'The latest Gas Statement of Opportunities shows “shortfalls” pushed out again, now beyond 2030, as electrification and a pipeline of roughly 30 GW of batteries eat into demand.

In other words, the “gas gap” keeps moving away from us because the system is moving past gas.

This is exactly the story (Peter Newman and Ray Wills) have been documenting: Australia’s grids are undergoing a storage-led transition where batteries rapidly move from the margins to the centre of system security.'

LEAN Tasmania - Labor Environment Action NetworkLEAN North CoastLEAN Qld - Labor Environment Action NetworkLEAN Capital Region - Labor Environment Action NetworkLEAN VictoriaLEAN WA - Labor Environment Action Network Chris Bowen MP LEAN NSW - Labor Environment Action Network LEAN NSW South Coast LEAN South West Tasmania LEAN NT - Labor Environment Action Network

06/05/2026

🚨 Concerned about this major new development in our Pumicestone Passage catchment? You should be.

The risks associated with the Coochin Creek developments were already significant — including the impacts of the associated large-scale music festival and exhibition development. Now, the developer is pushing for a series of changes that would remove important, reasonable conditions designed to protect the area and manage this intensive and ill-sited development.

So what does this development *really* involve? And why are these conditions so critical — especially in such a sensitive location?

Join our upcoming webinar today from 4pm to get the full picture:
🔍 Understand the true scope of the project
⚠️ Learn about the potential impacts on the community and environment
📢 Find out why strong conditions are essential

Be informed. Ask questions. Have your say.

👉 Join this Teams webinar and be part of the conversation
via this link https://tinyurl.com/2p8xu4p9 or the link in the flyer below👇
Take Action for Pumicestone Passage - TAPP Inc
Caloundra Residents Association
OSCAR Inc
Wildlife Queensland - Sunshine Coast & Hinterland Branch
BIEPA - Bribie Island Environmental Protection Association Inc.
PPCMB
Sunshine Coast Council
Queensland Environment
Queensland Tourism Development

06/05/2026

🐨🌿 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐊𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐲 — 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐈𝐆! 🌿🐨

Today is Wild Koala Day and here at QKC we are proud to officially launch the Joey Club — a kids’ conservation community created to inspire the next generation of wildlife protectors.

The Joey Club is where young wildlife heroes don’t just learn about koalas… they take action to protect them. 💚

With habitat loss, climate pressures, and growing threats in the wild, it’s never been more important to empower kids with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to make a difference.

🐾 Two membership tiers for different ages:
👶 Pouch Joeys (ages 3–6) — fun, creative, confidence-building missions
🧒 Back Rider Joeys (ages 7–12) — deeper learning + real-world action challenges

Because conservation isn’t just something adults do… kids can be part of it right now. 🌏✨

💚 Join us at the beginning of something powerful — where kids lead the way in protecting koalas and the wild places they call home.

🔗 Join the Joey Club today with a special $𝟝 𝔽𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕄𝕖𝕞𝕓𝕖𝕣𝕤𝕙𝕚𝕡 offer! And to find out more visit:
🌐 www.qkc-joey.club

🐨🌿

05/05/2026

That is exactly what Victoria Park Barrambin is.

Not spare land. Not a blank canvas. Not a convenient place for a stadium. It is part of Brisbane’s green heart - and once that is lost, we do not get it back. 💚

HOW YOU CAN HELP SAVE VICTORIA PARK

Sign the petition: https://www.savevictoriapark.com/petition

Donate now: https://www.savevictoriapark.com/donate

Buy merch: https://savevictoriapark.theprintbar.com/

Write to the IOC (2 mins): https://www.sealchongwah.com/telltheioc

Volunteer: https://www.savevictoriapark.com/volunteer

Learn more about the legal fight: https://www.savevictoriapark.com/atsihp

02/05/2026

30/04/2026

Join us every Friday afternoon in May for a relaxed BYO community get-together in Victoria Park Barrambin.

GIICA is planning to fence off large parts of the park from 1 June, effectively cutting the community off from the main areas of the park. But this is not a done deal.

The fight to protect Victoria Park Barrambin is far from over. Legal action is ongoing and we are absolutely not giving up.

While that fight continues, we want to come together in the park throughout May to celebrate this extraordinary place, connect with each other and remind ourselves exactly what we are fighting for.

When: Fridays, 4-6pm
Dates: 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May
Where: BBQs next to the function centre, Victoria Park Barrambin
Bring: BYO drinks, nibbles, picnic rug, family and friends

These gatherings are a show of love, community and determination.

The park is still here.
The fight is still on.
It is not a done deal.