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Be dingo-safe!
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Going to K’gari? Plan ahead by knowing your dingo do’s and don’ts to ensure your trip is a safe and enjoyable one.
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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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Great Sandy Marine Park Zoning Plan
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The new zoning plan commenced 21 May 2024.
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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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They've got mumma's eyes, don't you think? 💕😍 💘 It’s all about love today—and baby skinks! We're celebrating the success of the captive breeding program…
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A variety of factors can contribute to fish kills in our Queensland waterways. 🔍 Fish kills are defined as a sudden mass mortality of fish,…
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How many Queensland snakes can you name? Our snakes in Queensland identification guide can help. #downtoearth
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Did you know that Queensland is home to 55% of Australia's rainforests? 🤯 There are a range of rainforest types that are classified by their…
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New side quest unlocked: Safely and gently let unexpected guests know that it's game over! 👾 It's always amazing to see wildlife in their natural…
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Think you know the ins and outs of park fire management? Let's put your knowledge to the test 🤓 Which of these terms do you…
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It will be different this time though, right?... Right?! 😫 Did you know that organic waste makes up around half of what Queenslanders throw away…
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⚠ NORTH QUEENSLAND RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ⚠ Queensland National Parks is closely monitoring weather events in north Queensland and will close national parks and camping…
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⚠️ Crocodile Sighting at Inskip Point⚠️ Wildlife officers are investigating after an estimated two-metre crocodile was seen on the beach near the Sarawak camping area…
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Palaeontology is not just a thing of the past! ⏳ There are new discoveries all the time, even in our own state! An avocado farmer…
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Today is World Wetlands Day 💚💙 Our wetlands are so much more than marsh! Queensland has more types of wetlands than any other state in…
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Mowing a lot to keep up with the summer grass growth? 🌾 You don't need to take up space in your bin with all those…
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A safe haven for our protected species 💚 In partnership with the Sunshine Coast Council, a property at Peregian Beach will be declared a conservation…