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National Recycling Week is 11–17 November Featured
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!
Be dingo-safe! Featured
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.
Growing and investing in Queensland’s national parks Featured
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.
Threatened Species recovery Featured
Find out more about the actions we’re taking to protect and recover threatened species and their habitats.
New crocodile dangerous animals offences and fines Featured
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.
Helping sick, injured or orphaned wildlife Featured
Learn what to do if you encounter sick, injured or orphaned wildlife.
Great Sandy Marine Park Zoning Plan Featured
The new zoning plan commenced 21 May 2024.
Let’s get our recycling sorted Queensland Featured
Knowing what items can go in your recycling bin will help make sure we’re recycling as much as we can and recycling correctly.
Download the Saveful app to help save food, money and time in your kitchen Featured
Saveful can help you move past the limits of your food’s ‘best before’ and into the possibilities of its ‘best after’.
Great Barrier Reef gill net fishing phase out Featured
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.
Our Reef Our Wonder Featured
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.
Wetlands of Queensland book Featured
This richly illustrated publication includes more than 550 full-colour photographs showcasing the variety, beauty and complexity of Queensland’s wetlands. Find out more…
Queensland threatened species listing Featured
View a full list of Queensland threatened species by wildlife class and year.
Public Register Portal Featured
The Public Register Portal provides improved access to environmental licences and permits information in Queensland.
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While the sunny days and warm weather wave us a hello, let's do our job and keep our beaches pristine 🌊 Next time you're heading…
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Getting out in nature and enjoying our Queensland National Parks is an excellent way to spend your weekend, but it's important to be aware of…
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