Thank you Pure Sands!

25 Apr 2018

The pleasure was all ours on 27 April as President Peter Ogilvie accepted a $1000 donation on Wildlife Queensland’s behalf from Noosa based jewellery company Pure Sands. Visiting Head Office to present the oversized cheque in person, business owners Tammy and...

Birdwing really taking off

23 Mar 2018

If you are a birdwing butterfly, it’s a positive time to be alive (and that’s really saying something of a threatened species in current times). From our view on the ground amongst it all, the Richmond Birdwing Conservation Network (RBCN) has noticed a groundswell of...

Brunch on purpose: Inspiring Life

23 Mar 2018

Supporters of wildlife and women spoke of ‘exceeded expectations’ as they cued to have photos taken with Julia Baker’s pet python and get their favourites by Steve Parish signed after the two spoke at Wildlife Queensland’s second annual brunch, Inspiring Life on...

Joining forces for wildlife

23 Mar 2018

Wildlife Queensland gives the Government credit where credit is due, and believes the initiative to establish the Department of Environment and Science deserves a round of applause on behalf of our wildlife. The Newman Government in its charge to take a wrecking ball...

Launching our Goodbye Plastic Drive!

16 Feb 2018

From 1 July 2018, the ban on single-use lightweight plastic shopping bags – including degradable and biodegradable bags – will take effect in Queensland. As the clock ticks down to this wonderful win for our wildlife, Wildlife Queensland is helping its...

Snake Boss joins Steve Parish to talk life purpose

16 Feb 2018

On Sunday 4 March, Animal Planet’s ‘Snake Boss’ Julia Baker and acclaimed wildlife photographer Steve Parish will come together to explore the link between nature and life purpose, sharing their personal stories of how connection with nature has led to enhanced...

WPSQ co-founder one of ‘200 Treasures’

16 Feb 2018

The late Dr David Fleay AM MBE, co-founder of the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland and Associate of the Queensland Museum, has been posthumously recognised by the Australian Museum as one of 100 men and women who shaped Australia through their contributions...

Our President reflects on the why – December 2017

1 Dec 2017

At the outset, let me wish you a thoroughly enjoyable festive season. What follows is not an end of year summary of all the things that happened in relation to nature conservation over the previous 12 months. It is also not a commentary on the recent election and the...

Fraser Island celebrates – November 2017

1 Dec 2017

December 7 marks the 25th year Fraser Island has been inscribed on the World Heritage List – a significant achievement that Wildlife Queensland together with the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) and Department of National Parks Sport and Racing...

Good news for our roos – November 2017

1 Dec 2017

At a recent meeting called by the Macropod Management Unit, Wildlife Queensland was encouraged by the involvement of new online technology and some significant positive changes over the past 12 months. The meeting focussed on the 2017 Quota submissions for the...

Compost two ways – November 2017

1 Dec 2017

With plastic shopping bags soon to be a thing of the past in Queensland, we at Head Office are right into recycling, reusing and reducing our household waste, with composting a source of great excitement for some of us. It feels good to be putting those kitchen scraps...

The Latest on Queensland’s Election – November 2017

24 Nov 2017

True to their word both major political parties have provided statements on their intentions with regards to the environment. Wildlife Queensland appreciates the time and effort taken in communicating with our Society so that members and supporters can be better...

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