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Respecting country: A sustainable waste strategy for First Nation communities
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The Strategy provides a fit-for-purpose approach to delivering tailored waste management solutions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland.
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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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2021-05-07T11:02:37.000Z
Can you imagine flapping your wings from Alaska to New Zealand? 😮💨 Well, that’s what Traveller 6RYBR, a migratory Bar-tail Godwit, does every year! Last September,...
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2021-05-07T07:55:09.000Z
Find out why being sustainable matters and what practical tips you can try at home on Sunday 13 June at the Sustainability and Science Showcase...
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2021-05-06T14:55:08.000Z
In a galaxy far, far away...a rare hot planet has been discovered by a Queensland researcher—a place so hot that most metals would immediately vaporise...
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2021-05-05T17:55:04.000Z
Queensland has established a Defence Science Alliance to support the defence forces with new products and services which will build defence industries and jobs in...
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2021-05-05T12:01:25.000Z
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of compost? Banana peels and smelly, rotten food scraps, right? 🍌 But ‘compost’ actually...
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2021-05-05T11:05:05.000Z
The World Science Festival is coming to Townsville this week! With bird walks hosted by the Queensland Chief Scientist, City of Science at the newly...
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2021-05-04T10:34:46.000Z
If it’s flooded, forget it. 🌊 To review and continuously improve visitor safety at #QldParks, we regularly engage in Interagency Training Exercises in partnership with @qld_fes,...
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2021-05-03T15:11:04.000Z
𝙒𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 you know, we are a 𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙮 bit closer to the weekend (even though it was a long weekend for most of us 😉) Time...
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2021-05-02T12:05:03.000Z
This week is 🌱 International Compost Awareness Week 🌱 providing us with a great reminder of the valuable organic resource that we have at our...
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2021-04-30T15:05:13.000Z
Next time you’re walking through a park or native bush, look up – if you see a wooden box attached to a tree, you may...
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2021-04-30T07:55:08.000Z
As Citizen Science Month draws to an end we feature one more citizen science project and we thank those citizen scientists volunteering and contributing to...
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2021-04-29T15:05:03.000Z
How do we know which waters these native animals are swimming in? Using the combined power of citizen scientists and scientific techniques of researchers! ...
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2021-04-29T13:05:04.000Z
How did you go with this week’s guess who? Don’t be too sore if you didn’t pick it! Four of the five species of this...
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2021-04-28T11:32:14.000Z
💥 Flashback! 💥 Continuing on from yesterday, we’re bringing you two more insights from our experienced #QldParkRangers! 👉 Ranger Rodney was the first of our #QldParkRangers to feature...
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2021-04-28T11:05:05.000Z
Townsville residents of all ages - if you love nature, come along to a bird walk with the Queensland Chief Scientist! Professor Hugh Possingham is...