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Heading to Tropical North Qld this winter?
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Be Crocwise in Croc Country. Learn more about how to stay safe around the water and reduce your risk.
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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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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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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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One of the quirkiest mammals we have in Australia, wouldn't you agree?! 🥰 We love these little guys, but unfortunately, the platypus habitat in Queensland…
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Well, this isn't your standard cockie you'll see scampering around your kitchen cupboards at night 😉 This critter is endemic to Queensland, and just one…
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Having a 'whale' of a time! 🎶🐋 Just check out these underwater convos 😮 Whales are very social creatures that travel in groups called "pods",…
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Responsible pet ownership is a key tool in protecting native Queensland wildlife – here are some easy tips to help keep all animals safe. #downtoearth
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Dingoes snagged by hook, line and sinker 😢 Fishing equipment is ensnaring dingoes on K’gari and causing serious injuries to the island’s iconic residents, with…
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Can you guess who I am? 🕵️♀️ Hints: ❓ Despite my short legs and chunky furry body, I can run up to 40km/h over short distances ❓…
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📢 We've got some exciting news 📢 A new nature refuge, and an extension of another refuge have been declared in Far North Queensland! 👏…
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When the 💩 hits the 'land' 🤢 It's a pretty crappy situation when folks are leaving their 'surprises' in our national parks 🥴 On their…
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It's happy "hump" day for this humpback whale, that's for sure 💙🐋 Yesterday, a rare re-float of a 10-metre humpback whale was a huge success…
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One small step per human = big impact on our planet 🌎 We all have our unique ways of caring for the planet. Whether you're…
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Happy World Sssssnake Day 🐍 Can you name all four species of snakes that are found in Queensland that we have featured here? Share your…
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What birds do you have in your area? 💭 Share your best bird photos below! 👇 Did you know you can use your bird photos…
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Did you know that that CSIRO research has found that around three quarters of the waste on our Australian coastlines is plastic 😮 This #PlasticFreeJuly,…
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🦈💙 Dive into citizen science! Join us in monitoring the Australian east coast population of Grey Nurse sharks and making a difference for their conservation…
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We got that recycling energy, we’ll tell you all about it. 1️⃣ Keep your recycling loose and free from plastic bags as these can’t…