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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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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…
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Needing some direction during holiday limbo? 🤪 Going out and enjoying the great outdoors is a good way to clear that 'weird week' brain fog…
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What is an artificial reef? 🤔 Artificial reefs are man-made structures placed in bodies of water to establish marine habitats. These structures can be purpose-built…
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Recovering from a festive food coma but have a lot of leftovers to get through? 😴 It doesn't have to go to waste! Food waste…
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Seasons greetings from all of us here at DETSI! 🎊✨ Whether you're cooling off and relaxing by the water like our friend the Hawksbill sea…
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Who am I? 🤔 ➕ I am one of Australia's largest butterflies with a wingspan of up to 15cm in females and 13cm in males…
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As we approach the end of the year it's a good time to reflect on your 2024 and set some goals for the upcoming year…
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Happy Summer Solstice! 🌞 Today is the longest sunlit day of the year! The Summer Solstice in the southern hemisphere happens once every year in…
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OGRES saving bats 🦇 A recent planned burn at Mount Etna Caves National Park is playing a vital role in conserving Australia's unique biodiversity. …
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What do you call these? Ice poles? Ice blocks? Popsicles? 🧊 Either way, this summer reduce your soft plastic consumption and make them at home!…
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The environment can enjoy the silly season too! 💚 Reduce waste this festive season with these sustainable ideas that are both merry and mindful! 👇…
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Queensland has one of the most diverse flora in Australia with over 14,700 native species of plants, algae, fungi and lichens 🤯 Let's all do…
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Need some gift ideas that won't break the bank? 💸 Why not try making your own gifts this year? 🎁 It's estimated that over one…
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Did you know this about Queensland's protected areas? 🤔 ✔ Queensland's protected area network covers more than 14.5 million hectares of Queensland - that's more…
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Did you know there can be up to 50 per cent more waste during the silly season 😮 BUT there are simple things you can…