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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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From wreck to rebirth ⚓🐠 This year marks 150 years since the SS Gothenburg sank off the coast of Queensland back in 1875. The passenger…
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Why are our protected areas so important in Queensland? Protected areas do more than provide a scenic escape, they're essential for keeping Queensland thriving! Here’s…
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Wren it comes to birds, this one is superb! 💙 It's the Superb Fairy-Wren and here are some superb facts: 🔵 It was one of the…
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Did you know that excessive artificial light at night affects our wildlife? 🌃🐾 Many of our nocturnal species have adapted to use darkness for important…
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A hawksbill turtle rescue on Womer Cay! 📢 A female hawksbill turtle has been rescued and returned to the ocean after getting trapped under a…
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New species alert! 🦎 A brand-new species of skink has been discovered on Scawfell Island, 50 km off the coast of Mackay 🔎. This vibrant…
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Home s-s-s-weet home for these native snakes! 🐍 Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) Rangers along with the Queensland Police Service jumped quickly into action…
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The answer may shock you! 🤯 Did you know that long-life cartons such as long-life milk and juice boxes are not accepted by all councils…
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What's a Rogue Wave? 🌊 Rogue waves, known as "extreme storm waves" are greater than twice the size of surrounding waves. They're unpredictable and often…
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Theoretical jokes aside, today we're celebrating International Day of Forests! 🌳 Did you know that Queensland has the largest forested area in Australia? Spanning approximately…
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The answer is yes! ✔ There's a common misconception that dingoes on K'gari are starving due to their lean figure but many studies relating to…
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Planned burns in action at Main Range National and Conservation Parks 🔥 Recently, Queensland National Parks Rangers took to the skies to carry out an…
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It's Global Recycling Day and you have made a big difference! ♻️ Last financial year, Queensland recovered just over 5.6 million tonnes of material for…
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New species of ancient fish discovered in Queensland! 🐟 Queensland's fossil record has recently been added to with what could be the smallest known vertebrate…
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Due to the recent severe weather, you may be more likely to spot a snake lurking around seeking shelter! 🐍 Even though snakes are often…