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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...

It's time to have your say on single-use plastics

We want to know if Queenslanders think it’s time to say see-ya-later to single-use plastic straws, cutlery, plates and stirrers.
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COVID-19 response update Featured

Find out more about the department’s response to COVID-19.

It's time to have your say on single-use plastics Featured

We want to know if Queenslanders think it’s time to say see-ya-later to single-use plastic straws, cutlery, plates and stirrers.

Public consultation: Draft standard conditions for new cropping Featured

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 under the Reef protection regulations.

New Reef protection regulations Featured

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.

'Riversleigh Rocks' photo competition is now closed Featured

Winners will be contacted and announced by the 21 February 2020.

Releasing balloons is littering Featured

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 Department2020-04-03T16:25:05.000Z

🐢Turtle tracking update 🐢 We have an update on one of the three turtles from the Woongarra Coast that we tracked this summer. This update is for X8400, she was the oldest #loggerhead turtle nesting...

Queensland Environment Department2020-04-02T13:54:02.000Z

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – #COVID19 Closure of a number of high use visitor locations in #Queensland National Parks, State Forests and recreation areas. As part of our ongoing response to COVID-19, the Queensland Government has announced...

Queensland Environment Department2020-03-31T16:35:02.000Z

Practicing social distancing can help protect the people in our community who are most at risk. Stay home as much as possible. However, if you must go out make sure you stay 1.5m apart. Or...

Queensland Environment Department2020-03-30T16:05:03.000Z

🎶 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒚 𝒇𝒍𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒇𝒖𝒏-𝒈𝒊 🎶 Can you name this #fungi? Let us know below 👇🏻 #MondayFUNGIFunday #guesswhat #qldenvironment

Queensland Environment Department2020-03-26T16:55:39.000Z

Did you know that seagrass meadows are one of the most important habitats in the #GreatBarrierReef? They stabilise the seafloor, play an important role in carbon sequestration, and are the primary food source for dugongs...

Queensland Environment Department2020-03-25T17:40:35.000Z

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – #Queensland national parks closed for #camping. During this time of uncertainty, we are committed to taking every precautionary measure to protect the health and safety of our visitors and employees. In response...

Queensland Environment Department2020-03-23T20:00:55.000Z

OK guys, we have another abstract #guesswho for you. Can you tell us who these markings in the sand belong to 🤔. Let us know below 👇🏻 #qldenvironment

Queensland Environment Department2020-03-20T18:38:17.000Z

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – not all #NationalParks and visitor centres have closed. During this time of uncertainty, we are committed to taking every precautionary measure to protect the health and safety of our visitors and employees...

Queensland Environment Department2020-03-20T16:05:03.000Z

Cute animal picture time! Tag a friend below to put a smile on their dial :) #qldenvironment

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