19 March 2024 Fisheries Queensland is inviting feedback from fishers and the wider community on recreational fishing reform options, including the proposed ban on opera house-style nets (enclosed yabby traps). These reform options are outlined in a discussion paper,...
26 February 2024 Wildlife Queensland proudly announces Freya Thornton as the recipient of the Society’s Holly Bryant Award. The accolade holds special significance as it honours both the memory of a cherished colleague and the commitment of emerging...
26 February 2024 Wildlife Queensland is thrilled to join forces with the Australian Wildlife Society (AWS) to help protect greater gliders. The organisation kindly contributed $10,000 towards our new greater glider project, bringing us closer to our fundraising goal...
13 February 2024 In collaboration with universities, Wildlife Queensland has established a dynamic Internship Program that allows students to contribute to meaningful research and conservation efforts. The Internship Program operates through a well-defined...
31 January 2024 Wildlife Queensland’s project officer, Hannah Thomas, has uncovered a surprising behaviour in Australia’s largest bird of prey — the majestic wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax). These apex predators were caught on camera engaging in a...
31 January 2024 Leading into Christmas, the engineering and environmental consultancy Engeny had a WILD time raising money for Wildlife Queensland. Donning their finest animal onesies, the Engenites enjoyed an afternoon of animal trivia and several rounds of...
30 January 2024 Recent concerns about increasing crocodile sightings in Queensland have prompted discussions on potential culls. However, a closer look reveals the situation is more complex. Striking a balance between human activities and preserving ecosystems...
22 December 2023 Wildlife Queensland project officer Hannah Thomas has been involved in several projects in South East Queensland these past few months. She has been busy gathering spotted-tailed quoll data, planting platypus habitat, creating butterfly corridors, and...
22 December 2023 Wind power is an integral part of the energy mix for the global transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future. However, it could seriously affect our ecological systems and threatened species if inappropriately located and insensitively...
24 November 2023 Wildlife Queensland is delighted to announce Wayne Reinke as the winner of the 2023 Wayne Lawler Nature Conservation Photography Grant. Mr Reinke’s passion for nature conservation and photography earned him this inaugural grant to help support...
Last updated: 11 December 2023 While the primary focus of the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland (Wildlife Queensland) is wildlife conservation, we frequently receive enquiries regarding wildlife care. Although we are not a wildlife rescue or care...
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