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Watch out for crocodiles and snakes in floodwaters

North Queenslanders are reminded that crocodiles and snakes may turn up in unexpected places as a result of rainfall and flooding.

Passage of the Mineral and Energy Resources (Financial Provisioning) Bill 2018

The Queensland Government has passed new laws that change the financial assurance arrangements for resource activities, and introduce new requirements for the planning and delivery of progressive rehabilitation of mined land.

2017 State of the Environment report

The new web-based report shows the status of Queensland’s environment across five key themes—biodiversity, heritage, pollution, climate and human settlements.

Developing Queensland’s new resource recovery and waste strategy

Read more about how the strategy will help transform Queensland’s recycling and waste management industry.

Department of Environment and Science

Queensland wet weather

Check park alerts for the latest information on national parks access, closures and conditions.
See Queensland Fire and Emergency Services for emergency advice.

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