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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.
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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.
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Have your say on the expansion of the container refund scheme
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We want to know what you think about expanding the container refund scheme to include additional containers that would be eligible for a refund.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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