For thousands of years, our world’s climate has been continuously and dramatically changing. Not only does this impact the survival of humans, our wildlife has become the innocent victim of our ever-changing world.
No matter the exact timing, an election will occur within the next eight months. It is time to determine which environmental commitments for our wildlife should be sought from the various political parties.
Opera House traps are still causing the drowning death of platypus and water rats in creeks and waterways across the country. Is current legislation clear and is the community really aware of the problems they cause?
While he waits in the wings to perform the role of celebrity guest speaker at our Wildlife Matters: In a Climate of Change symposium in September, we thought we’d ask Jon Dee a few key questions on waste.
Though it appears the battle to ban lightweight plastic shopping bags has been won, Wildlife Queensland warns it is the first step only in winning the war on plastic waste.
As welcome as the Government’s introduction of a Bill to ban lightweight plastic bags and introduce a container deposit scheme has been, Wildlife Queensland joins other leading environmental groups in arguing for further bans on disposable plastics.
What does waste-free family life really look like and how attainable is this achievement for the average Queenslander? Brisbane mother-of-two Hanna Hervall lets us take a look inside her super low-waste lifestyle (and super organised pantry!)…
For those working towards greater waste freedom and a cleaner, safer environment for our wildlife – bravo! – we’ve shortlisted 10 handy waste-whittlers to help you on your way!
Wildlife Queensland warned the Newman Government in 2014 that watering down environmental regulations on tyres would lead to dumping. This is what happened.
Presented on 13 June, the 2017-18 Queensland State Budget has committed almost $275M over a five-year period to the environment. Priorities for funding include the addressing of climate change, tackling waste and protecting the Great Barrier Reef.
