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Traditional Knowledge in Biodiscovery consultation
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Consultation on the Traditional Knowledge in Biodiscovery Code of Practice and Guidelines is open for consultation until 28 May 2021.
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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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Regulations commence for Wet Tropics banana growers and Burdekin graziers
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From 1 December 2020, Reef protection regulations commence for banana growing in the Wet Tropics and beef cattle grazing in the Burdekin. Find out about the requirements.
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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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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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2021-04-18T05:55:13.000Z
Today is World Heritage Day—a day to celebrate our cultural heritage. Did you know 🤔 Raine Island is home to a stone tower which was...
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2021-04-16T15:55:03.000Z
Everybody, say hello to Ella 👋 we think Ella is an absolute legend! Why do we think that? Ella is one of the many people...
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2021-04-15T15:55:03.000Z
How did you go this week?? Did you guess correctly? Well, if you guessed Blue-Lined Octopus (Hapalochlaena fasciata) you are correct! This little fella was...
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2021-04-15T13:55:03.000Z
There is nothing more special than seeing marine mammals, like dolphins, whales and dugongs when you are out-and-about on the water. But remember, for their...
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2021-04-14T05:07:38.000Z
Love fishing? Why not pair it with some science at the same time with #CitizenScience projects run by Redmap - What's on the move in...
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2021-04-12T15:55:02.000Z
Can you tell us who our #guesswho is this week. Drop your guess below and check back in on Thursday for the answer. #qldenvironment |...
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2021-04-07T15:55:09.000Z
Together with The Raine Island Recovery Project Team, the Traditional Owners of Raine Island - Wuthathi People and Meriam Nation (Ugar, Mer, Erub) - today...