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Up here we’re Crocwiser Featured
Love fishing and boating in Tropical North Qld? Leave the lure and Bin the bones to reduce your risk of a crocodile attack.
Be dingo-safe! Featured
Going to K’gari? Plan ahead by knowing your dingo do’s and don’ts to ensure your trip is a safe and enjoyable one.
Threatened Species recovery Featured
Find out more about the actions we’re taking to protect and recover threatened species and their habitats.
New crocodile dangerous animals offences and fines Featured
To boost public safety new offences and increased fines are now in place to deter people from engaging in dangerous or careless behaviours like feeding, disturbing and interfering with dangerous animals.
Helping sick, injured or orphaned wildlife Featured
Learn what to do if you encounter sick, injured or orphaned wildlife.
Future Queensland Science Strategy launched Featured
The Future Queensland Science Strategy 2024–2029 outlines Queensland’s vision to be world leading in translating science for economic impact and social and environmental outcomes.
Great Sandy Marine Park Zoning Plan Featured
The new zoning plan commenced 21 May 2024.
Let’s get our recycling sorted Queensland Featured
Knowing what items can go in your recycling bin will help make sure we’re recycling as much as we can and recycling correctly.
Great Barrier Reef gill net fishing phase out Featured
Gill net fishing in the Great Barrier Reef will be phased out by mid-2027. Read about how it will provide greater protection for the Reef’s threatened, endangered and protected species.
Our Reef Our Wonder Featured
Learn more about how the Queensland Government is committing large-scale funds and working closely with First Nations people, partners, landholders, industries and communities to protect the Great Barrier Reef: Our Reef, Our Wonder.
Queensland Environment16 hours ago
Five things you may not know about these masters of disguise, the Tawny Frogmouth 🦉 1️⃣ They spray predators with their faeces 💩 This peculiar…
@qldscience17 hours ago
Are you a parent, carer or teacher looking for more STEM connections for children this school holidays? 👨👧👦 You can find holiday programs and clubs,…
Queensland Environmenta day ago
Did you know it's breeding and feeding season for snakes in Queensland? This means that they are more active and more frequently encountered by people…
qldenvironmenta day ago
hey google, how do I help sick, injured or orphaned wildlife? 📲 Call 1300 ANIMAL immediately 🩹 As with first aid care, the first…
Queensland Environment2 days ago
The perfect reunion 💙 An abandoned and injured cassowary chick was reunited with its father following a life-saving phone call from the landowner and a…
@qldscience2 days ago
#BiodiversityMonth is a great time to thank all of QLD's citizen scientists 👨🔬👩🔬 Your invaluable work makes a world of difference to the conservation of…
Down to Earth blog2 days ago
Explore some of the hidden gems listed on the Queensland heritage register, from haunted inns to Boy Swallows Universe filming locations. #downtoearth
qldenvironment3 days ago
“we’re soaring, flying” - the herald petrel The Raine Island Recovery Project team are on a mission to protect and understand the Herald petrel…
Queensland Environment3 days ago
🍃 There are so many native plants we can grow to help contribute to Queensland's flourishing biodiversity 🌍 Kangaroo fern (microsorum pustulatum) is a lush,…
Queensland Environment4 days ago
Meet Dr David Stewart 👋 Dr Stewart and the Raine Island Recovery Project team are on a mission to protect and understand the Herald…
qldenvironment4 days ago
fr what are you supposed to do with old iPhones Many of the components in your old devices can be recycled and put to good use!…
@qldscience4 days ago
If you're looking for STEM activities this school holidays, Junior Engineers has multiple programs running for keen learners anywhere from 5-15 years old! 🔬⚙ Find…
qldenvironment5 days ago
we’re not crying, you’re crying An injured cassowary chick has reunited with its family thanks to the incredible effort of QPWS wildlife officers, the property…
@qldscience5 days ago
Scientists have discovered three new species of thylacines in fossils from the Riversleigh World Heritage Area in Waanyi country, north-western Queensland 🤯 See research published…
Queensland Environment5 days ago
Having troubles with your compost? 🙋♀️🥕 If your compost isn’t breaking down or is starting to smell funny, you may have issues in your brown…