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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.
R&D Linkage Opportunities
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A research and development partnering scheme with Queensland-based university and institute researchers on ARC Linkage projects in priority research areas.
Nominations open for the 2023 Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership Program
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Are you an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person aged 18–25 living in Queensland? QIYLP provides you with an opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills and drive change in your local community. Apply now.
Register your Queensland Youth Week event
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Register your Youth Week event with us to add it to the statewide events calendar for young people to discover.
Be cautious of crocs and snakes in flood waters
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Heavy rain in parts of the state means crocodiles and snakes could turn up unexpectedly in flooded areas.
Only buy native wildlife from licensed sellers
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Before you buy native wildlife check to see if you need a licence and only buy from licensed sellers.
Queensland First Nations World Heritage Strategy
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The Queensland First Nations World Heritage Strategy was co-designed and developed with First Nations people and seeks to centre Country and people across all aspects of World Heritage.
Proposed Surat Basin Carbon Capture and Storage Project
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The environmental impact statement for Queensland’s first proposed carbon capture and storage demonstration project has been released for public comment.
Public notices and consultations
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View the department's official listing of all public notices and consultations. This information is now published online, rather than in print, in line with new requirements for Queensland Government agencies.
Queensland Environment
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Exciting news! 10 food rescue projects across Queensland are set to provide a whopping six million meals for those in need while also diverting almost…
Queensland Environment
2023-03-30T18:32:01.000Z
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Queensland Science
2023-03-30T17:33:00.000Z
📣 Join us for the Cooktown Science Community Day with #FlyingScientist Dr Ronda Green from @Griffith_Uni and Rachel Rollo @UQ_News. Learn about STEM skills, conservation,…
Queensland Science
2023-03-30T10:51:11.000Z
Applications for the Smithsonian Fellowship Program close March 31st 2023. You can find out more about eligibility and how to apply for this Queensland Government…
Queensland Science
2023-03-30T10:50:38.000Z
Congratulations to Dr. Nathan Waltham from @JCU on receiving a Queensland-Smithsonian Fellowship! Nathan will work with researchers at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Centre exploring the…
Queensland Environment
2023-03-29T18:32:00.000Z
Science isn't just lab coats and experiments. 🥼 Science takes many different forms, and can look different to everyone! 🍃 Today, we're spotlighting an amazing…
Queensland Environment
2023-03-29T06:32:00.000Z
Did you know that the average Aussie household wastes about 4kg of food per week? 😱 If you're looking for ways to reduce your food…
Queensland Environment
2023-03-28T18:32:00.000Z
If you're going camping these holidays, here are a few camp fire safety reminders. ⬇️ 🔥 Check the camp fire rules in your area. …
Queensland Environment
2023-03-28T06:32:02.000Z
🍕🌏 Did you know that pizza boxes are causing a stir in the recycling world? ♻️ In Australia, rules about recycling pizza boxes differ between…
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2023-03-27T18:33:43.000Z
Your hot water system could be a big energy-drainer in your household. 🚰 Here are a few hot tips for your hot water: 👉 Get…
Queensland Youth
2023-03-27T06:32:02.000Z
✓ Saving Energy - Quick Wins Your hot water system could be a big energy-drainer in your household. 🚰 Here are a few hot tips…
Queensland Youth
2023-03-26T18:32:02.000Z
✓ Commitment: Meal prepping Do you do Sunday meal prep? 🤔 🍲 In Queensland, organic material makes up 50% of what get's thrown away in…
Queensland Environment
2023-03-26T18:32:02.000Z
Can you guess this animal by the sound? 🤔 Do you think it sounds like two tiny pieces of metal being hit together? Here are…
Queensland Science
2023-03-25T14:01:00.000Z
🌿 Science comes in many forms, and we're spotlighting Hydrologist Sally Fergus from the Department of Environment and Science, whose work on water resources in…
Queensland Science
2023-03-23T16:01:05.000Z
@BronwynHarch 🌱 For more information about Soils for Science and how you can get involved, head to https://t.co/1BwHjW506D #qldscience