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Draft Organic Strategy consultation
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Have your say on organic waste and the targets and actions that are set out in the draft Strategy.
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Register for KoalaCollab 2021
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Register now for the free KoalaCollab Conference Series.
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Queensland's State of the Environment Report 2020
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Queensland’s State of the Environment Report 2020 has been released providing a comprehensive assessment of our environmental performance from January 2018 to June 2020.
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DES COVID-19 response
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Find out more about the department’s response to COVID-19.
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New Traditional Knowledge Code of Practice
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Learn more about the new Traditional Knowledge Code of Practice, Guidelines and resources for biodiscovery in Queensland.
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Environmental offsets in the Brigalow Belt
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The Queensland Government is looking for landowners in this area to become environmental offset providers.
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Stay safe from swooping magpies
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July - November is magpie season. Be careful of swooping magpies and check out these important safety tips.
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Queensland’s Climate Action
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Queensland’s Climate Action website is a one-stop-shop showcasing climate action taking place across our state.
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National park visitor updates
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Check the latest information and updates before visiting a national park, State forest or recreation area.
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Migration season for our humpback whales has begun
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Remember to follow the simple rules to share the water with these marine animals. Special regulations and restrictions apply.
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Single-use plastic items ban
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We’re tackling plastic pollution by introducing a ban on a range of single-use plastic items.
Queensland Science![]()
2021-09-24T11:02:09.000Z
What is that?! 😲 Australian Museum mollusc expert Dr. Frank Köhler was shocked to see this mollusc, which does not exist in any museum collection...
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2021-09-24T09:01:42.000Z
📣 Can you help? 📣 Do you recognise this foam-like piping that was illegally dumped in the Beerburrum State Forest area? It’s likely the...
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2021-09-22T11:00:40.000Z
We 💖 citizen science. Find out why our Queensland Chief Scientist Prof Hugh Possingham would like more people to try #CitizenScience in this ABC Radio...
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2021-09-22T09:20:36.000Z
Are you knee deep into the school holidays and itching for something to occupy the kids? We’ve got you covered! Come on down to David...
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2021-09-22T09:04:40.000Z
Are you knee deep into the school holidays and itching for something to occupy the kids? We’ve got you covered! Come on down to David...
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2021-09-21T16:02:29.000Z
Queensland researcher Prof Lidia Morawska has been named one of the world’s most influential people! 🎉 Congratulations goes to Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska from ...
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2021-09-21T10:03:03.000Z
We are celebrating the one-year anniversary of the declaration of Pullen Pullen Special Wildlife Reserve – Queensland’s first special #wildlife reserve, and reflecting on all...
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2021-09-21T10:02:11.000Z
Just pick a walking track in Lamington National Park, @destinationgoldcoast and watch the beauty unfold before you. 🤩 This breathtaking spot is Chalahn Falls along...
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2021-09-21T09:02:03.000Z
Burning in the Burbs 🔥 Fire management close to the suburbs is challenging—Mooloolah River National Park on the Sunshine Coast is situated right next to...
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2021-09-20T15:55:03.000Z
𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙠-a-boo! Without 𝙛𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 ado #Monday is over and we have our next #guesswho - do you know this critter? It is one of Australia’s most...
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2021-09-20T11:55:50.000Z
There is nothing more special than seeing marine mammals, such as dolphins, whales and dugongs when you are out-and-about on the water. But remember, for...
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2021-09-20T11:34:53.000Z
Visiting our #QldParks doesn’t have to be all adventure and fast-paced excitement. One of the main reasons people visit our parks and forests is to...
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2021-09-20T11:03:26.000Z
We're so inspired by our amazing #Queensland STEM students and teachers. Congratulations to the 2021 winners of the Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in STEM...
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2021-09-20T09:01:43.000Z
We all love our furry friends, but did you know that impawtantly national parks are ‘no go’ for your furry mates? They are, however, welcome...
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2021-09-17T13:00:08.000Z
What are you and the kids up to these school holidays? How about a visit to the Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre at the Enoggera Reservoir?...