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2022-05-25T06:31:00.000Z
Who am I? Can you guess? 🧐 HINTS: ❓I'm small enough (35 - 80g) to fit into the palm of your hand ❓I hibernate over winter for...
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2022-05-24T11:07:28.000Z
You’ve got to be kitten me, right?! Queensland Parks and Wildlife Rangers have been made aware of, and are currently investigating a number of social...
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2022-05-24T10:05:28.000Z
Taka has a keen mind for statistics and brings this expertise to his role as Principal Conservation Officer, with the Aquatic Threatened Species Program. ‘I...
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2022-05-24T10:05:27.000Z
Taka has a keen mind for statistics and brings this expertise to his role as Principal Conservation Officer, with the Aquatic Threatened Species Program. ‘I...
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2022-05-23T09:40:48.000Z
If it’s closed, don’t go swimming⚠️ 🏊♂️ In the last two weeks, there have been two swiftwater rescues at Josephine Falls in Wooroonooran National Park,...
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2022-05-23T09:02:37.000Z
If it’s closed, don’t go swimming⚠️ 🏊♂️ In the last two weeks, there have been two swiftwater rescues at Josephine Falls in Wooroonooran National Park,...
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2022-05-20T14:02:25.000Z
Happy World Bee Day! This #WorldBeeDay, we want to raise awareness for our happy little busy, buzzing buddies, and share what you can do to...
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2022-05-20T14:02:17.000Z
Happy World Bee Day! This #WorldBeeDay, we want to raise awareness for our happy little busy, buzzing buddies, and share what you can do to...
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2022-05-20T10:55:29.000Z
🔈 BEACHED WHALE At 6:15am this morning, we received a report of a stranded minke whale at 📍Hervey Bay. Our Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service...
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2022-05-20T09:08:04.000Z
What do you call a kangaroo in a tree? A tree-kangaroo, obviously! And tomorrow, we celebrate the very first #WorldTreeKangarooDay 🌳 🦘 This day aims...
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2022-05-20T09:06:24.000Z
What do you call a kangaroo in a tree? A tree-kangaroo, obviously! And tomorrow, we celebrate the very first #WorldTreeKangarooDay 🌳 🦘 This day aims...
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2022-05-20T08:23:44.000Z
If you live in SEQ and want to learn some practical eco-tips you can try at home this event it for you! On 🗓️ Sunday...
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2022-05-19T12:03:52.000Z
The accuracy 🤑✌️ Do you have an emergency fund? We understand not everyone is in a position to have multiple savings but if you can...
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2022-05-19T10:30:15.000Z
How does the saying go, ‘proof or it didn’t happen’? Well, that proof might just pay off! Nothing excites us more than seeing you out...
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2022-05-19T10:29:46.000Z
How does the saying go, ‘proof or it didn’t happen’? Well, that proof might just pay off! Nothing excites us more than seeing you out...