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Consultation on the new draft Coastal Management Plan
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A draft of the new Coastal Management Plan is available for consultation. The department invites you to contribute to a survey regarding the proposed draft plan.
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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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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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Threatened Species recovery
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Find out more about the actions we’re taking to protect and recover threatened species and their habitats.
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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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Helping sick, injured or orphaned wildlife
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Learn what to do if you encounter sick, injured or orphaned wildlife.
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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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It's koala breeding season, and koalas are on the move to find a mate or establish new territory. This means they may be navigating backyards…
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Today is the new moon, which means it's the perfect time to head out into nature and stargaze. 🌑 Connecting with nature can be as…
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Yesterday was International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction 🥕🍞🚮 When food is lost or wasted, all the resources that were used…
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It's almost time for our last long weekend before the festive holiday season is upon us 🤯 With beautiful warm weather ahead, it is a…
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If you need to access one of our stunning national parks by car, it's important to remain aware of the impact on our environment. Help…
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Can you guess this animal by the sound? 🤔 🔊 Do you think it sounds like two tiny pieces of metal being hit together? Here…
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The Southern Cassowary plays a crucial role in spreading seeds and maintaining the health of our rainforests. We have recorded over 238 species of plants…
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Composting 101 - our simple 'how to' get started guide 🌿 The key to creating good compost is to think like a microbe, like us,…
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Join us in thanking the rangers and field officers of the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) for their hard work protecting this natural wonder in Queensland…
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🚫 If you're like us and want to put an end to illegal dumping and its threats to our environment, you can help by making…
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Looking for a fun way to get the kids out into the garden these school holidays? 🤔 Try setting up a herb garden! 🏡 These…
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How do we manage pests on our protected areas? 🤔 We are the largest land manager in Queensland, responsible for more than 13 million hectares…
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⚠ Don’t try this at home ⚠ Lassoing and tagging a grey nurse shark are all in a day’s work for the…
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So… what do you call the end pieces of a sliced loaf of bread 🤷♀️🤔 We want justice for the end slices of the…
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Meet Dan Ferguson, senior ecologist and lizard scientist from the Queensland Herbarium and Biodiversity Science 👋 The Nangur spiny skink is only found in…