As a landholder on the Granite Belt, you might be surprised to learn that your land may be covered by a mining exploration lease.

This is because the Mineral and Energy Resources Act allows the State Government to issue mineral exploration tenement over private land and other tenures without any consultation or consent from land owners.

In short, the Act grants mining companies superior property rights and access should they wish to explore on your land, regardless of land use.

Find out more about Mining on the Granite Belt.

GBSAN projects & activities

Resource Recovery

The Resource Recovery team promotes sustainable methods for resource recovery and recycling, to ensure that the Granite Belt is at the forefront in the use of sustainable methods in the management of waste. Projects include:

• Recycling of organic and inorganic waste

• Collection of hazardous waste and chemicals.

• Education and information about how our waste is recycled.

Biodiversity

The Biodiversity team is engaged in projects to protect the Granite Belt’s biodiversity, including:

• Wildlife corridors – working to expand wildlife corridors across the region.

• Support the regions National Parks and expand protected estate.

• Feral cat and domestic cat management.

• Engagement with the Quoll society within the region.

Water

The water team is initiating a respectful and informed discussion about water in our region which will address:

• Sustainable water security for the environment

• The needs of the urban community and

• An emerging and diversified vibrant future economy

And recognize and embrace:

• The multiple values attaching to water

• Protect our water sources and

• Educate and empower users for sustainable water use

Energy

The Energy team is investigating ways to make energy use more sustainable and affordable and bring greater energy independence to the Granite Belt.

Community Engagement

The Community Engagement team aims to raise awareness, educate and communicate the need for a sustainable future for our community. Current activities include:

• Stalls at GardenFest 6th and 7th October, EcoExpo 15th October, Apple & Grape.

• Stalls at local markets over this summer.

• Talks with local community groups.

Find out more about this new team & how to contribute. If you are interested in volunteering on our upcoming stalls please contact Geraldine at geraldine8749@bigpond.com

News

Other news

• Join the Great Aussie Bird Count from 16-22 October

• Free 10 week pottery workshop in Stanthorpe for those affected by eco stress.

• Queenslanders urged to have their say on stronger environmental laws - submissions due 10 November

• Dalveen blue box now listed as critically endangered

• Don’t listen to Barnaby Joyce – New England loves renewable energy

• Can the humble farm dam support frogs? Thanks to the efforts of thousands of FrogID participants, new research reveals farm dams greatly benefit frogs, including supporting species of high conservation concern.

GBSAN Membership

Memberships run from July-June. If you’d like to join, please complete the membership form and send to Sue.

Membership info

GBSAN Information

• GBSAN website 

• GBSAN Facebook page

• GBSAN Facebook group

Find Out More

Raise money for GBSAN - Take your 10c eligible containers to the Containers for Change depot, at the first Stanthorpe industrial estate, 2-6 Walsh Drive, Stanthorpe and quote code C10683974 to donate the proceeds to GBSAN.