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Planned burns in national parks
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Rangers conduct planned burns across the state to keep our environment healthy and help protect neighbours and communities from the risk of bushfires. Learn more about their work and what you can do if you…
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National Recycling Week is 11–17 November
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Refresh your recycling habits this National Recycling Week. Remember to keep items loose in the yellow lid bin and make a positive impact—let’s get it sorted!
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Growing and investing in Queensland’s national parks
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Learn about new land acquired for adding or converting to national parks as part of the ongoing expansion of Queensland’s public protected area system.
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New crocodile dangerous animals offences and fines
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To boost public safety new offences and increased fines are now in place to deter people from engaging in dangerous or careless behaviours like feeding, disturbing and interfering with dangerous animals.
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Let’s get our recycling sorted Queensland
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Knowing what items can go in your recycling bin will help make sure we’re recycling as much as we can and recycling correctly.
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Download the Saveful app to help save food, money and time in your kitchen
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Saveful can help you move past the limits of your food’s ‘best before’ and into the possibilities of its ‘best after’.
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Great Barrier Reef gill net fishing phase out
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Gill net fishing in the Great Barrier Reef will be phased out by mid-2027. Read about how it will provide greater protection for the Reef’s threatened, endangered and protected species.
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Our Reef Our Wonder
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Learn more about how the Queensland Government is committing large-scale funds and working closely with First Nations people, partners, landholders, industries and communities to protect the Great Barrier Reef: Our Reef, Our Wonder.
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Wetlands of Queensland book
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This richly illustrated publication includes more than 550 full-colour photographs showcasing the variety, beauty and complexity of Queensland’s wetlands. Find out more…
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Queensland threatened species listing
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View a full list of Queensland threatened species by wildlife class and year.
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Public Register Portal
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The Public Register Portal provides improved access to environmental licences and permits information in Queensland.
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It's official, multiple records broken! 🌊 Ever wonder how the news gets its information on wave heights during severe weather? Our scientists at our Hydraulics…
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You don't need to get in a flap, just wing it! 🦇 'Fruit bat' is actually the common name for flying foxes! There are two…
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🌿 Ever wondered what protected areas are? In Queensland, they’re more than just national parks — they include lands jointly managed with Traditional Owners, privately…
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We’ve tracked down the most odd, bizarre, and scary sea creatures in Queensland to satisfy your creepy curiosity! #downtoearth
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Have you gone overboard with the chocolate bunnies and eggs? The good news is that aluminium foil wrapping is 100% recyclable. Individual pieces of foil…
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Why be a great bilby when you can be a greater bilby? 🤩 The greater bilby is a burrowing marsupial that belongs to the bandicoot…
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Happy World Heritage Day! World Heritage areas are places that are important to all the peoples of the world, regardless of where they are located…
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It's World Bat Appreciation Day! Did you know the Ghost Bat... ➡️ Uses echolocation and their excellent eyesight and hearing to find prey ➡️ Is…
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See pictures of unique Queensland frogs, check out frogs in Queensland facts, and learn more about the frogs of Queensland. #downtoearth
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Having a hopping good Easter doesn't need to be wasteful. Check out some tips below ⬇️ 🥚 Use reusable eggs that are fabric or wooden,…
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Did you know that the oldest standing maritime navigational beacon is located at Raine island, in the Northern Great Barrier Reef? Restoration and preservation of…
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An easy explainer on air quality testing and air quality monitoring in Queensland – how we do it and what influences air quality. #downtoearth
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Manta rays are incredibly intelligent marine creatures, and their large brains may be why they’re so curious and comfortable around humans. 🔍👀 We still have…
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Did you know that spending time in nature has huge benefits for your mental wellbeing? 🌱 Not only that, but it can also boost your…
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Why be spooky when you can be sparkly? 🕷️✨ This tiny, dazzling species of peacock spider (Maratus jactatus) was given its nickname by a University…