As the only State without a levy on waste, Queensland has been the dumping ground for interstate waste for too long.  A key, headline recommendation coming out of the final report following the Investigation into the transfer of waste into Queensland is the Government's consideration to implement a general levy on all waste disposed of at landfill in Queensland. "SCEC is pleased to see the Palaszczuk government act on this recommendation by stating its intention to reinstate such a...

Sunshine Coast residents will come together with experts to discuss - Donations and other Dangers to our Democracy - this Thursday 1 March from 6pm at Lake Kawana Community Centre. The free community event, hosted by Sunshine Coast Environment Council and Environmental Defenders Office Queensland, will see...

Last year, SCEC set out on the mission to provide an improved information resource for our supporters. With the digital age hot on our heals (or hot in our hands) we saw the need to step up to the changing times by offering something a little more user friendly. 

Incredible news: people power has stopped the $1billion loan to Adani!Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has just formally vetoed the loan, meaning the Turnbull government can't go ahead with it - a huge blow to mining giant Adani and its plans for the Carmichael coal megamine.

It's been a huge month with community action ramping up to save Yaroomba from Sekisui, the Queensland election approaching and landclearing rates at a crisis.We're so proud of our Sunshine Coast community uniting to protect the places we love so keep up the great work! Together we are unstoppable!

We're excited to invite you to our upcoming annual fundraiser Drag Queen Bingo on Friday 10 November! It's a hilarious night out and tickets will sell out so get yours today and get ready to laugh. A big congratulations to the Sunshine Coast community for taking part in the national day of action to Stop Adani and producing an incredible human sign!