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2023

May

26 May 2023: Shocking Mt Beerwah vandalism under investigation

Media materials relating to shocking Mt Beerwah vandalism.
23 May 2023: Lucky Queensland turtle released

Media materials related to a green turtle who has escaped two near-death experiences.

April

13 Apr 2023: Dolphin feeding fine – Wide Bay region

Media materials related to the dolphin feeding fine in Wide Bay region.

March

30 Mar 2023: Have a wildlife encounter these school holidays

Media materials relating to the Easter school holiday program where an array of activities and wildlife encounters are on offer at David Fleay Wildlife Park and Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre.
21 Mar 2023: Watch out for wongari when driving on K’gari

Media materials relating to wongari on K'gari.
3 Mar 2023: Operation Tensile targets scrap metal operations

Media materials relating to a two-day compliance operation targeting 32 metal recyclers across southeast Queensland which resulted in enforcement action being taken at over 21 unlicensed sites.

February

16 Feb 2023: Show Cause letters for tearing up Pinnacles Reserve

Media materials relating to vehicles tearing Pinnacles Reserve near Townsville.
16 Feb 2023: Large crocodile removed from the wild – Mackay

Media materials relating to a large crocodile removed from the wild in Mackay.
16 Feb 2023: Crackdown on illegally dumped waste – Townsville

Media materials relating to a crackdown on illegally dumped waste in Townsville.

January

20 Jan 2023: Monster cane toad removed from the wild

Media materials relating to a monster cane toad being removed from the wild.

2022

December

13 Dec 2022: Feral pig program reduces population

Media materials relating to a feral pig program that removed a significant number of feral pigs from national parks in the Cape York region.

November

18 Nov 2022: Crocodile tracking program to inform management

The movement patterns of four large estuarine crocodiles are being tracked in real time to create a detailed picture of their life, home range and territory on the Proserpine River.
8 Nov 2022: Logging company fined for unlawfully logging

A Townsville logging company has been fined $10,000 in the Cairns Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to unlawfully cutting down a number of trees in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area near Cooktown.

October

25 Oct 2022: Rehabilitated cassowaries released back into the wild

Rehabilitating sick and injured cassowaries poses many challenges, but it is extremely rewarding to watch a healthy bird scamper from its cage and disappear into the rainforest when it is released.
18 Oct 2022: Illegal camp cleaned out of Mapleton National Park

Media materials relating to an illegal camp cleaned out of Mapleton National Park.
17 Oct 2022: Illegal dumping crackdown - Townsville

Media materials relating to an illegal dumping crackdown in Townsville.
10 Oct 2022: Three decades of threatened species dedication

For more than 30 years, Dr Alan Horsup dedicated his life to some of Queensland’s most vulnerable threatened species, and he was critical in bringing them back from the brink of extinction.
7 Oct 2022: Fine for unlawful land clearing – Carnarvon National Park

Media materials relating to the unlawful clearing of land at Carnarvon National Park.

September

14 Sep 2022: Commercial fisher fined

Media materials relating to a commercial fisher who has been fined $12,500 after being found guilty of wilfully entering or using a marine park for a prohibited purpose.
12 Sep 2022: Three-metre crocodile removed from Althaus Creek landing, Saunders Beach

A 3.2 metre estuarine crocodile that was approaching fishers and boats at Saunders Beach, north of Townsville, has been removed by wildlife officers from the Department of Environment and Science (DES).
11 Sep 2022: Queensland’s bilby boom result of positive partnership projects

Media materials from the most recent bilby population survey.

August

30 Aug 2022: North West Island mice infestation eradicated

Media materials relating to mice infestation eradication program on North West Island.
9 Aug 2022: Wongari videos show correct avoidance technique

Two videos of an interaction between a dominance-testing wongari (dingo) and tourists on K’gari (Fraser Island) have shown the correct way people should react to prevent an escalation in behaviour.

July

28 Jul 2022: Westray's grave site vandalism

A 10-kilogram staghorn fern and birds nest ferns have been used to conceal environmental vandalism at Westray's grave site in Lamington National Park.
15 Jul 2022: Fish frames form a dangerous feed at boat ramps

Fishers who don’t dispose of fish frames or bait properly and discard them around boat ramps are putting people at risk by leaving a free feed for crocodiles.

June

28 Jun 2022: Seized macropods rehomed at zoo

Two macropods that were being kept illegally by an unlicensed wildlife carer have been given a new home at a Rockhampton zoo following an investigation by wildlife officers.
9 Jun 2022: Fine issued for rubbish dumped at Tewantin

Media materials related to a person who allegedly dumped a large amount of household waste in the Tewantin National Park has been issued with a $2,205 fine.
3 Jun 2022: Buyer beware birds of a feather

Media materials related to the surrender of illegal trade of wildlife.

May

23 May 2022: Cat on K’gari means trouble for owner

Media materials relating to a cat on K'gari.
23 May 2022: World Turtle Day – check the permits are fine or pay a fine

Media materials relating to World Turtle Day and checking that permits are fine or pay a fine.

April

22 Apr 2022: Feisty two-metre crocodile removed from Kurrimine

A two-metre crocodile that was hanging around a caravan park and boat ramp at Kurrimine Beach in far north Queensland has been removed from the wild.
13 Apr 2022: Illegal dumping in the Great Sandy National Park

Media materials relating to a routine patrol of the Great Sandy National Park where rangers were dismayed to find a pile of domestic construction waste had been dumped along a firebreak.

February

21 Feb 2022: Jordan looking for some koala-ity time

Media materials relating to Jordan looking for some koala-ity time.
10 Feb 2022: Fines to be handed down after state forest safety blitz

Media materials relating to fines to be handed down after state forest safety blitz at Danbulla State Forest.
8 Feb 2022: Double Island Point campfire seconds away from escalating

Media materials relating to a campfire at Double Island Point that was seconds away from escalating.

2021

November

26 Nov 2021: Rolling closures at Inskip Point

To contain the spread of gastroenteritis, rolling closures of camping areas at Inskip Point will continue as the Department of Environment and Science (DES) prioritises the health and welfare of campers.
26 Nov 2021: ‘Sweetheart’ koala released after sweet treatment

Media materials relating to a rather portly koala nicknamed “Sweetheart” being returned to the wild.
23 Nov 2021: New thermal cameras in feral fight at Taunton

The Department of Environment and Science (DES) is using a new thermal camera to help protect the endangered bridled nail-tailed wallaby from feral cats in Taunton National Park (Scientific).
22 Nov 2021: Suspended trap getting the drop on feral pigs

Media materials relating to the department trialling a new high-tech suspended trap as part of the ongoing fight to control feral pigs.
2 Nov 2021: Give wongari space as K’gari is their place

Media materials for download relating to young wongari (dingo) pups as they emerge from their dens.

September

29 Sep 2021: Koala released following fighting injury

Media materials for download relating to a koala being released following a fighting injury.
21 Sep 2021: Mount Bartle Frere landslip fixed

When a part of the tallest mountain in Queensland slipped down the cliff during a downpour, rangers from the Department of Environment and Science quickly stepped in to get the trail back on track.
17 Sep 2021: Normal life after collar for wongari on K'gari

She was a collared wongari (dingo) in the public spotlight after a series of negative interactions on K'gari (Fraser Island), but she has proved that there is a normal life after a collar.
14 Sep 2021: Turtles released into the wild following rehab

Media materials relating to turtles being released into the wild following rehab.
10 Sep 2021: Saunders Beach crocodile removed from the wild

Media materials for download relating to a crocodile being removed from the wild at Saunders Beach.
7 Sep 2021: 30 years research + 50 years protection = 300+ wombats

Threatened Species Day 2021 is a momentous occasion, highlighted by significant milestones and the major achievement of saving the northern hairy-nosed wombat from the brink of extinction.

August

23 Aug 2021: Motorbike riders fined – when you ride you can’t hide

Media materials for download relating to two trailbike riders being fined for a number of offences.
16 Aug 2021: Pastoral company fined for land clearing in state forest

Media materials for download relating to a pastoral company being fined for land clearing in a state forest.
13 Aug 2021: Experience a month in the life of a K’gari wongari

Media materials for download relating a month in the life of a K’gari wongari.
13 Aug 2021: Do the right thing at Cooloola!

Media materials for download relating to doing the right thing at Cooloola!
10 Aug 2021: Update: Crocodile located, Lockhart River

Media materials for download relating to a crocodile which was located in the Lockhart River.

July

7 Jul 2021: Archerfield car wreckers clean-up site following fine

Media materials for download relating to Archerfield car wreckers clean-up of site after being fined and issued with a direction notice.
6 Jul 2021: K’gari ground parrot program has ears on the ground

Media materials for download relating to the threatened ground parrot.

June

30 Jun 2021: Mount Rascal concrete waste cleaned up

Media materials for download relating to 100 tonnes of illegally dumped concrete waste.
18 Jun 2021: Rare footage of endangered kowari

Media materials for download relating to rare footage of endangered kowari.
4 Jun 2021: Juvenile crocodile captured at Emu Park

Media materials for download relating to Juvenile crocodile captured at Emu Park.
1 Jun 2021: Stolen freshwater croc finds a home at Walkabout Creek

Media materials of freshwater crocodile hatchling.
1 Jun 2021: Maryborough fridge cemetery cleaned up after fine and Direction Notice

Media materials for the Maryborough fridge cemetery and clean-up.

May

27 May 2021: Mt Isa waste operator fined for storing waste

Media materials for the Mt Isa waste operator fined for storing waste.
27 May 2021: 4.5m icon croc caught at Newell Beach

Media materials for the 4.5m icon croc caught at Newell Beach.

February

10 Feb 2021: K’gari wongari lured and let off the hook

Media materials for download relating to K'gari wongari lured and let off hook.

2020

December

9 Dec 2020: Dolphin freed after days trapped in rock pool

Media materials for the Dolphin freed after days trapped in rock pool.

November

12 Nov 2020: Bilby populations booming at Currawinya

Interview grab from Dr Manda Page discussing the bilby success story and vision in colour and black and white thermal of bilbies being released at Currawinya.
12 Nov 2020: Be safe in Queensland’s National Parks during Schoolies

Interviews and vision featuring Acting Principal Ranger Nick Smith discussing safety in Queensland’s National Parks during Schoolies.
12 Nov 2020: Quoin Island Turtle Rehabilitation Centre

Media materials including vision and audio grabs of Geoff Lundie-Jenkins.
9 Nov 2020: Bells toll to welcome the first nesting turtles

Media materials including videos for download.

October

28 Oct 2020: Whale strike on Moreton Bay

Media materials for the whale strike near Peel Island.

September

7 Sep 2020: Queensland first trial to save critically endangered Nangur Spiny Skink

Media materials for download relating to 'Queensland first trial to save critically endangered reptile' announcement.

August

28 Aug 2020: Drone technology helps researchers count turtles on Great Barrier Reef

Media materials including photo and video for download.
28 Aug 2020: DES investigating alleged illegal waste storage

Media materials for download relating to ‘DES investigating alleged illegal waste storage’ announcement.
28 Aug 2020: Saltwater crocodile seized in Brisbane

Media materials for download relating to ‘Saltwater crocodile seized in Brisbane’ announcement.
20 Aug 2020: Rare fish, near extinction, returned to wild

Media materials for download relating to ‘rare fish, near extinction, returned to wild’ announcement.
7 Aug 2020: Intercept prevents illegal international reptile trade

Media materials for download relating to ‘intercept prevents illegal international reptile trade’ release.