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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Releasing balloons is littering
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Balloons have been identified as one of the most harmful waste items to wildlife, and detrimental to our environment… releasing balloons is also classed as littering and penalties apply.
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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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2020-09-24T19:55:02.000Z
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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2020-09-24T15:50:41.000Z
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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2020-09-23T15:55:01.000Z
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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2020-09-17T15:55:04.000Z
Working together with partners is crucial to ensuring we have the best possible chance to help conserve our #threatenedspecies. And thanks to one of our...