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Traditional Knowledge in Biodiscovery consultation
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Consultation on the Traditional Knowledge in Biodiscovery Code of Practice and Guidelines is open for consultation until 28 May 2021.
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Queensland Youth Week
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Celebrate Queensland Youth Week (10-18 April) by attending one of the many events happening across the state.
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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.
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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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Queensland Water Modelling Network Research and Innovation Tender
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The Queensland Water Modelling Network is currently seeking innovative solutions under five water modelling challenge statements. Go to QTenders for application details.
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Regulations commence for Wet Tropics banana growers and Burdekin graziers
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From 1 December 2020, Reef protection regulations commence for banana growing in the Wet Tropics and beef cattle grazing in the Burdekin. Find out about the requirements.
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Strategic Visualisation Tool
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Explore our strategic visualisation tool to understand Queensland’s research strengths and capabilities in seven emerging industries
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'Think outside' and get active in Queensland National Parks
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Queensland National Parks are full of unforgettable moments—whether you’re camping, exercising or simply reconnecting with nature, there’s an outdoor experience for everyone! So ‘Think outside’ and find your next adventure now!
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National Parks Works and Jobs Boost program
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Queensland's national parks have been given an $8.93 million funding boost as part of the Queensland Government’s economic recovery plan.
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2021-04-17T06:02:43.000Z
Across #Queensland there are hundreds and hundreds of people working on science projects – and they’re not scientists. They are everyday Queenslanders who have...
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2021-04-16T15:55:03.000Z
Everybody, say hello to Ella 👋 we think Ella is an absolute legend! Why do we think that? Ella is one of the many people...
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2021-04-16T13:59:38.000Z
Raine Island is home to a stone tower which was built in 1844 by convicts as a navigation aid for safe vessel passage. Since construction, some 900...
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2021-04-16T13:55:03.000Z
This little fella was spotted by a citizen scientist at Mooloolah River on the Sunshine Coast! The Blue-Lined Octopus (Hapalochlaena fasciata) are more frequently spotted...
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2021-04-16T11:01:16.000Z
Raine Island is home to a stone tower which was built in 1844 by convicts as a navigation aid for safe vessel passage. Since construction,...
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2021-04-15T15:55:03.000Z
How did you go this week?? Did you guess correctly? Well, if you guessed Blue-Lined Octopus (Hapalochlaena fasciata) you are correct! This little fella was...
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2021-04-15T14:05:03.000Z
Fish are fleeing warming waters at the equator, according to a new study including USC: University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia , The University of...
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2021-04-15T13:55:03.000Z
There is nothing more special than seeing marine mammals, like dolphins, whales and dugongs when you are out-and-about on the water. But remember, for their...
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2021-04-15T09:21:27.000Z
There’s no denying K’gari’s (Fraser Island) World Heritage-listed status. It’s the world’s largest sand island, with tropical rainforests growing on sand, perched freshwater lakes, giant...
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2021-04-15T09:05:31.000Z
There’s no denying K’gari’s (Fraser Island) World Heritage-listed status. It’s the world’s largest sand island, with tropical rainforests growing on sand, perched freshwater lakes, giant ancient...
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2021-04-14T11:03:29.000Z
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s … a drone! 🛸 As more of us take to the skies with our drones, it’s a good...
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2021-04-14T11:00:13.000Z
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s … a drone! 🛸 As more of us take to the skies with our drones, it’s a good...
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2021-04-14T06:55:09.000Z
Citizen scientists can discover new species at the Cooloola Coastcare Association Inc BioBlitz happening next month, 14-16 May 2021! The BioBlitz is a 48-hour...
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2021-04-14T05:07:38.000Z
Love fishing? Why not pair it with some science at the same time with #CitizenScience projects run by Redmap - What's on the move in...
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2021-04-13T16:05:03.000Z
It was thiiiiiiis big! ✋🐟🤚 Did you know that at the most recent SCF Australia 3 day fishing tournament, Shimano King of Kings, fishers recorded...