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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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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.

Queensland Environment Department2020-06-01T15:55:03.000Z

It's no secret, you guys are the wind beneath our 𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨, we 𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙫𝙖𝙚 you a lot! We also love this week's insect, does it 𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 a bell for you? Place your answers below in the...

Queensland Environment Department2020-05-28T15:55:11.000Z

The red goshawk is one of Australia’s most mysterious and cryptic #raptors which most people have never heard of and is rarely seen by bird watchers. Red goshawks are listed as Endangered in #Queensland. They...

Queensland Environment Department2020-05-25T16:05:02.000Z

This week we've taken our #guesswho to the 𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙩 level! 𝙃𝙤𝙤𝙩 have thought it, this week we are 𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙩 up in #raptors! 𝙃𝙤𝙤 can name the birds of prey we have featured? Don't just 𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜...

Queensland Environment Department2020-05-21T16:20:50.000Z

#Thankyou to the vast network of #volunteer wildlife carers for their incredible contribution to supporting our spectacular #wildlife. Our great state is well known for its diversity and abundance of native animals. Unfortunately, there are...

QLDHeritage2018-11-16T09:15:43.000Z

@geo_seymour we love this picture of Nike, the Roman goddess of victory, that sits on top of the stunning marble Maryborough Cenotaph. #qldheritage #history #queensland #qldhistory #architecture #cenetaph #visitfrasercoast #maryborough #nike

QLDHeritage2018-10-17T15:34:04.000Z

Do you own or manage a place listed on the Queensland Heritage Register? Grants of up to $40,000 (ex GST) are now available to help with their conservation and maintenance. Expressions of interest close 8...

QLDHeritage2018-09-18T11:08:14.000Z

What a nice shot of the single-storeyed rendered masonry Roma Court House @johndwyer #qldheritage #history #queensland #qldhistory #architecture #roma #visitroma #romacourthouse #courthouse

QLDHeritage2018-09-11T15:37:33.000Z

Did you know Brisbane’s famous Pancake Manor was once a church? St Luke’s Church was built in 1904 as the headquarters for the Anglican Church Mission. Heavenly pancakes anybody? Nice photo @geo_seymour #qldheritage #history #queensland...

QLDHeritage2018-09-04T15:04:45.000Z

@mzjosephine and @mulholn looks like you had a great afternoon on Towers Hill—nice pics! #qldheritage #history #queensland #qldhistory #architecture

QLDHeritage2018-08-31T10:32:04.000Z

Wow it looks like a beautiful, crisp morning @newsteadhouse! #qldheritage #history #queensland #qldhistory #architecture #culturalhub #brisbanewinter #beautiful #visit #oneday #thisisbrisbane #lastdayofwinter

QLDHeritage2018-08-21T11:05:52.000Z

Love this image of the heritage-listed Wickham Terrace Carpark where The Mid Century Project was staged last month with @modernister and @kitwarhurst #qldheritage #history #queensland #qldhistory #architecture #midcentury #wickhamterrace #carpark #bcc #modernister #timross #kitwarhurst

QLDHeritage2018-08-14T10:32:52.000Z

Icecream, rides and farm animals in the city—it must be ‘Ekka’ time! What a great shot of sideshow alley @qsarchives taken in 1972! #qldheritage #history #queensland #qldhistory #architecture #Qld #archives #ekka #sideshowalley #shows #dayout #games...

QLDHeritage2018-08-04T08:04:40.000Z

Today marks the 150th anniversary of the opening of Queensland’s premier heritage building and one of Brisbane's best known landmarks – happy anniversary Parliament House. #qldheritage #history #queensland #qldhistory #brisbane #visitbrisbane #architecture #150anniversary #parliament #150th

QLDHeritage2018-06-06T08:23:49.000Z

Queen Victoria signed the Letters Patent on 6 June 1859 approving Queensland becoming a separate colony. The first Governor Sir George Bowen officially marked the historic occasion of statehood by reading the proclamation from the...