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Be dingo-safe! on K'gari this Summer Featured
It's an important time for dingo pups as they learn pack rules. Play fights and aggressive behaviour is used to show dominance over siblings and at times towards humans. Find out how to be dingo-safe!
Showcasing Queensland Heritage Grants Featured
The Queensland Government is investing up to $175,000 to support organisations hosting events that relate to and promote heritage places in Queensland.
Better protecting the Lake Eyre Basin’s rivers, watercourses and floodplains while supporting traditional custodians to care for Country Featured
The Queensland Government will use regulatory and geographic precision to protect the Basin from future conventional and unconventional gas and oil development, whilst assuring the continued prosperity and future economic sustainability of this iconic region.
10 cent refund now available on glass wine and pure spirit bottles Featured
Your glass wine and pure spirit bottles can now be refunded for 10 cents at your local container refund point with your other eligible drink containers.
Great Sandy Marine Park Zoning Plan Featured
A new zoning plan is currently being prepared for the Great Sandy Marine Park following a comprehensive review period.
Great Barrier Reef gill net fishing phase out Featured
Gill net fishing in the Great Barrier Reef will be phased out by mid-2027. Read about how it will provide greater protection for the Reef’s threatened, endangered and protected species.
It’s koala breeding season Featured
Koalas are on the move in our suburbs. Keep your dog inside at night and drive carefully to help keep koalas safe. Find out more koala-friendly tips.
Queensland quantum and advanced technologies Featured
Queensland is at the forefront of quantum and advanced technology research in Australia. The Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Strategy harnesses Queensland’s expertise in quantum technologies.
DES Annual Report 2022–2023 Featured
The report highlights the department’s key initiatives and achievements for 2022–2023 including its financial and non-financial performance.
Queensland takes action to fight plastic waste and pollution Featured
More single-use plastic items are now banned - cotton buds with plastic stems, microbeads, peanut style expanded polystyrene packaging and releasing helium balloons. Read more about expanding the ban.
Commemorating the 160th anniversary of the arrival of Australian South Sea Islanders to Queensland Featured
Explore the history of Australian South Sea Islanders.
Our Reef Our Wonder Featured
Learn more about how the Queensland Government is committing large-scale funds and working closely with First Nations people, partners, landholders, industries and communities to protect the Great Barrier Reef: Our Reef, Our Wonder.
New QWildlife koala sightings app now available Featured
You can now help with koala conservation by reporting koala sightings using the QWildlife app.
Only buy native wildlife from licensed sellers Featured
Before you buy native wildlife check to see if you need a licence and only buy from licensed sellers.
Queensland Environment2 hours ago
It's Taxonomist Appreciation Day 🎉 Taxonomy is the science of studying and classifying biodiversity. It tells us how biodiverse the planet is as well as…
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His hope for the future of taxonomy? "One word – overlap. Overlap between the past, present and new generations of taxonomists to pass the torch…
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His career is not without challenges. Many believe taxonomy is a closed book, leading to a decline in funding and support. However, taxonomists discover tens…
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The highlight of his career was working with Professor Benjamin Øllgaard in Denmark. His takeaway was taxonomy is a huge collaborative effort stretching back 275…
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But it was the gift of a tassel fern that truly sparked a lifelong passion. That single plant ignited a journey that's now spanned two…
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Meet Ashley Field 👋 His fascination with nature began as a child, fuelled by his father's passion for reptiles. From rearing butterflies to collecting seashells,…
@qldscience4 hours ago
It's Taxonomist Appreciation Day 🎉 Taxonomy is the science of studying and classifying biodiversity. It tells us how biodiverse the planet is as well as…
qldenvironment5 hours ago
believe it or not food wants to be eaten 🤯 This year for Food Waste Action Week we're encouraging you to "Choose what you'll use." Through…
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Did you know you can recycle your unwanted mattress in Queensland? ♻️ Up to 89% of mattress components are recyclable! It's a much better option…
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and it feels ✨good✨ that a 'no' to an item could be a 'yes' to the environment. It's easy to be sold on the idea that…
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Get ready for a serving of science this weekend with City of Science at South Bank for #WSFB2024. Witness explosive presentations on the Webuild -…
Queensland Environment2 days ago
Multiple severe weather events across Queensland over summer have increased grass fuel loads in many protected areas. 🌧 Fortunately, the recent wet weather has also…
Queensland National Parks2 days ago
This Saint Patrick's Day, Mother Nature has pulled out all stops to fill your screen with green! From #Kondalilla to #Lamington national park, this verdant…
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Burnett Mary Regional Group for Natural Resource Management just finished surveying 50 sites across the Moonaboola (Mary River) catchment, and guess what they found? Lungfish…
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Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Queensland Herbarium? As part of the World Science Festival Brisbane, DESI scientists are hosting a…