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Up here we’re Crocwiser
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Love fishing and boating in Tropical North Qld? Leave the lure, get behind a croc-blocker, and keep your body in the boat to reduce your risk of a crocodile attack.
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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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Guess who's back! Welcome home, T 7812 👋 Green turtle, T 7812 was first identified and tagged in 1984, and this year marks the 40th…
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We're going to hold your hand when we say this but... we're now closer to the year 2050 than the year 2000. 🤯 Even though…
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Over the years, QPWS and the Woppaburra Traditional Owners have collaborated to build a strong relationship in land management. This partnership has evolved from conducting…
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Prepare for Queensland's severe thunderstorms. Get expert advice on emergency kits, safety plans, and weather alerts. #downtoearth
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Did you know? Sniffer drones are playing a pivotal role in Queensland's environmental regulation efforts by detecting air pollutants, monitoring emissions, and ensuring compliance with…
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Meet Bunji the cassowary chick! 👋 Bunji’s journey with us began mid 2024, when Girringun Indigenous Rangers found the orphaned chick, lethargic and unsteady on…
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Meet 100-year-old WWII veteran, Bill Fielding 👋 Our Fort Lytton National Park rangers recently had the pleasure of meeting Bill, and his wife Jen, during…
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Towards the end of 2019, Queensland recorded the hottest and driest years on record, and over 8,000 fire incidents 😧 The incredible work of those…
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Did you guess false? 🤔 Then you'd be right! ✔ This is the Coochin Hills grevillea (grevilea hodgei) which is actually a different plant species…
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Did you know you can compost corks, dryer lint and pet fur? 🐶🐱 Composting is a great way to reduce the amount of organic waste…
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Did you know? Studies have shown the rise of social media has also caused a rise in habitat disturbances, impacting native species 😧. Increased patronage…
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Every little bit counts! ✔ New year's resolutions don't have to be big and dramatic, setting small goals that are easier to achieve can often…
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When you wake up on New Years day and remember last night 🐸 Maybe don't think about that right now 😬 Instead, can you guess…
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Some of 2024 Queensland Wildlife highlights! ✨ As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank YOU, our incredible…
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Don't be a plastic-user party pooper this New Year's! 💩 Common single-use party items like plastic cups are used for one night of fun but…