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Public consultation: Draft standard conditions for new cropping
Have your say on the draft standard conditions for new or expanded commercial cropping or horticulture activities on land between five and 100 hectares in the Great Barrier Reef catchment...
It's time to have your say on single-use plastics
We want to know if Queenslanders think it’s time to say see-ya-later to single-use plastic straws, cutlery, plates and stirrers.
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Go wild these spring school holidays!
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The Park Rangers at David Fleay Wildlife Park and Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre present their activities program for the spring school holidays.
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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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Climate risk tools
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New climate risk management tools have been developed to help households and small businesses identify and manage climate change risks.
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South East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy 2020–25
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Find out how the Queensland Government is working to reverse the decline in koala populations across SEQ and secure their long-term survival.
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Queensland COVID-19 research
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Research responses to the COVID-19 pandemic compiled from information provided by Queensland universities and research institutes
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New licences for keeping native animals
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New licences have been introduced for keeping, breeding and trading native animals to help ensure viable wild populations are maintained for future generations.
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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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MyRanger app
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Enhance your visit to Springbrook National Park and David Fleay Wildlife Park by downloading the free MyRanger app. It provides loads of info, interactive maps, and virtual ranger-guided tours featuring augmented reality wildlife!
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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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The Gurra Gurra Framework 2020-2026
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The Gurra Gurra Framework 2020–2026 contains ten initiatives that will help the department to reframe relationships with First Nations peoples by holding Country and people at the centre of all that we do, from policies...
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Explore Queensland National Parks from home!
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Take a virtual tour of some of the state’s parks and forests thanks to new Google Maps footage!
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Minjerribah Protected Area Expansion Strategy
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The Minjerribah Protected Area Expansion Strategy outlines the prospective staged expansion of national park and other protected areas on North Stradbroke Island.
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Reef protection regulations
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Are you a commercial agricultural producer or adviser operating in a Reef region or involved in an ERA regulated industry? Learn more about what is required and when they apply for different industries and regions.
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Tracks to Treaty program
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders and the Queensland Government have a new way of working together on the journey to reconciliation.
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2020-09-26T17:55:02.000Z
Have you heard? The finalists of the 2020 Queensland Women in STEM Prize have been announced! Congratulations to these incredible women for their hard work...
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2020-09-26T07:50:25.000Z
Today we acknowledge World #Cassowary Day! A day to celebrate our favourite frugivores (fruit eaters) and the unique role they play in maintaining the rich...
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2020-09-25T15:55:02.000Z
Calling all primary and middle school science teachers—Future Makers have released four free STEM PD workshops online! These workshops give you access to Queensland Museum...
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2020-09-25T13:00:39.000Z
Did you know that just 20 minutes in a natural space can help reduce anxiety and stress? So set out into the green 🌿 and...
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2020-09-25T11:18:59.000Z
It's wonderful to see Creative to Go funding recipients Little Match Productions presenting Puffin Palooza - a fabulous new arts festival for kids - across...
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2020-09-24T19:55:02.000Z
The closing date for Round 4—Koala Applied Research South East Queensland of the Queensland Government’s Community Sustainability Action grants has been extended until 4.00pm Wednesday...
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2020-09-24T16:15:05.000Z
What can a tree and a sea snail have in common? Painful venom! If you’ve brushed passed a South-East Queensland giant stinging tree or Gympie-Gympie...
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2020-09-24T15:50:41.000Z
Astrebla Downs National Park... 👉 a harsh environment where temperatures can reach 50° during the day 👉 located in the Channel Country of outback #Queensland 👉 approx...
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2020-09-23T16:28:49.000Z
Meet Dr Laura Bray from QUT (Queensland University of Technology)—a winner of a 2020 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Award. Dr Bray’s laboratory creates 3D...
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2020-09-23T15:55:01.000Z
𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙗𝙞𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩! It’s that time of year again – the migratory shorebirds will be arriving on our southern #Queensland shores to rest...
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2020-09-22T19:55:05.000Z
As we 𝙨𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 into warmer weather that means snake season! #Snakes play an important role in maintaining the natural environment. Along with other #reptiles, they...
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2020-09-22T15:55:02.000Z
Whether your family is visiting the island for the first time, or are regular visitors, the best thing you can do for the wongari (dingo)...
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2020-09-21T16:54:21.000Z
Recycling company, Bio-recycle Australia Pty Ltd, has been fined $300,000 for receiving and disposing of more waste than it was authorised to over a three-year...
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2020-09-21T15:55:02.000Z
Now we know you all have good attention to de-𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡… you are going to need it for this #guesswho! Can you tell us who this...
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2020-09-21T15:26:46.000Z
Congratulations to Dr Michele Barnes from JCU: James Cook University, Australia, winner of a 2020 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Award. Dr Barnes explores how...