WPSQ welcomes Qld Government’s Plastic Pollution Reduction Plan

WPSQ welcomes Qld Government’s Plastic Pollution Reduction Plan

8 November 2019 Wildlife Queensland welcomes the announcement yesterday (7 November 2019) by the Queensland Government of a new Plastic Pollution Reduction Plan, which includes legislation next year (subject to consultation) to ban the supply of plastic products...

2019 Meeting of Environment Ministers

7 November 2019   BREAKING NEWS | 7 November 2019: Minister for Environment and Great Barrier Reef Leeanne Enoch today released Queensland’s Plastic Pollution Reduction Plan, which sets out the proposed way forward for dealing with single-use plastics in our...

Brisbane’s bat-tastic Halloween cruise

31 October 2019 The rain held off for this year’s Batty Boat Halloween Cruise – and thank goodness, as we wouldn’t have wanted to get our cobwebs wet. Costume cobwebs that is! Lots of fabulous costumes and a fun, spooooky night was enjoyed by all. The magnificent...

Looking for a challenge?

26 October 2019   The University of Queensland has approached Wildlife Queensland seeking assistance in locating potential Category C members for their various Animal Ethics Committees (AECs). About AECs An AEC comprises a balance of specialist members from the...

Are we winning the war on Australia’s fire ant invasion?

26 October 2019   The 2019-20 fire ant treatment season has commenced, with warmer ground temperatures bringing the ants out of hibernation and on the move. The treatment season runs annually from September to June and is part of the government’s 411.4...

Help save sharks in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

26 October 2019   You can help to stop the culling of sharks in the Great Barrier Reef. Despite Queensland Government research, a federal court ruling, other scientific advice providing direction and a strategy for non-lethal management of sharks, the Queensland...

Stand against forest destruction

26 October 2019   You can help to stop the destruction of Australia’s forests and bushlands ‒ and save the wildlife that call them home. The Wilderness Society (TWS) has launched the public aspect of their deforestation campaign. Wildlife Queensland like many...

‘Tis the season to be … BATTY!

23 October 2019   Yes, Wildlife Queensland’s popular December Batty Boat Cruise is back and it’s the perfect way to celebrate the festive season with friends or family. Or why not make a booking for your work end-of-year party? Trust us, they’ll thank you! The...

Wildlife Queensland scores greater glider grant

16 October 2019   Wildlife Queensland’s Queensland Glider Network is proud to have been awarded funding under the Moreton Bay Regional Council community grants program to help protect greater gliders in the Moreton Bay Region. The $3,139 grant from Moreton...

Get the kids back to nature these spring school holidays

Bushfires! For the latest information on national parks and forests’ closures stay up to date with Park Alerts.   28 September 2019   Keep your little wildlife lovers happy and active these spring school holidays with our comprehensive list of...

Changes made to wildlife categories (flora species) – September 2019

27 September 2019   Conservation status and taxonomic changes were recently made to a number of Queensland flora species. The Species Technical Committee (STC) recently recommended the reclassification of 2 flora species to reflect current scientific knowledge as...

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