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Not all of us have a backyard, but that doesn't mean we can't live the veggie patch dream! 🥬 There are a few veggies (and…

Quick! We need your help 🫵 Our leftovers are just about to go bad. ⏳ Bread, meat and bags of salad are Australia's most wasted…

Fewer than 1% of TVs and around 10% of PCs and laptops are recycled Australia wide, yet almost all the components in these devices can…

Important work is happening in Queensland to save Australia’s largest freshwater turtle, the Mary River turtle. 🐢 Tiaro and District Landcare Group has started tracking…

If you need to access one of our stunning national parks by car, it's important to remain aware of the impact on our environment. Help…

Why does seagrass matter? 1️⃣ ➡️ Dugongs, often referred to as sea cows, are a threatened species that depends on seagrass meadows as their primary…

Two truths and one lie... How well do you know me? 1️⃣ My leaves are 6-19cm long and divided into 6-14 lobes that are hairy…

Have you ever wondered what to do when you come across sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife in Queensland? 💭 Unless you are a licensed wildlife…

🌍 Happy Earth Day! Today, let's pause to appreciate the beauty of our planet and reflect on how Queensland makes incredible contributions to our global…

Rogue waves, known as "extreme storm waves" are greater than twice the size of surrounding waves. 🌊 They're unpredictable, and often come from unexpected directions…