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© Neil Andison, Tamielle Brunt, CanvaA heartfelt thanks: Our EOFY 2024 appeal raises over $89,000 to save Queensland’s freshwater wildlife!
We are excited to announce that, thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters and an anonymous matching donor, our EOFY 2024 appeal has raised over $89,000 to help save Queensland’s freshwater wildlife!
© Canva NFPHelp track South East Queensland’s short-beaked echidnas
Wildlife Queensland EchidnaWatch Project Officer and ecologist Dr Kate Dutton-Regester has initiated two exciting new projects focused on short-beaked echidnas. Discover how you can be involved.
© Carindale Hotel & Amanda LittleTrivia night raises funds for Wildlife Queensland
On 28 May, the Carindale Hotel buzzed with excitement as wildlife enthusiasts and trivia buffs gathered for a memorable trivia night in support of Wildlife Queensland, aiming to raise funds for local wildlife conservation while providing an evening of fun and education.
© image: Paul Revie/Wildlife QueenslandWildlife Queensland secures grant aiming to double brush-tailed rock-wallaby population
Wildlife Queensland has secured a grant from the Australian Government Saving Native Species Program to support an ambitious project aimed at doubling the population of the endangered brush-tailed rock-wallaby in southern Queensland by 2025.
© Maaike HofmanQuoll seeking in South East Queensland continues
Wildlife Queensland’s Quoll Seekers Network continues its search for endangered northern and spotted-tailed quolls in South East Queensland, conducting new infrared camera surveys in remote sections of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland’s national parks.
© Neil Andison / Tamielle BruntQueensland’s freshwater wildlife is under siege
Queensland’s treasured freshwater ecosystems are facing a crisis. Wildlife Queensland urgently asks for help to raise $100,000 by 30 June to protect these vital habitats and their unique wildlife.
© Wildlife Queensland / Canva NFPWildlife Queensland celebrates project officers’ achievements: From rakali awareness to koala research
Wildlife Queensland’s project officers have had a busy month, not only participating in field-based wildlife conservation efforts but also finding time to secure funding for future initiatives and contributing to wildlife conservation publications.
© Neil AndisonWildlife Queensland escalates campaign to ban lethal yabby traps
Wildlife Queensland has increased its push to ban enclosed yabby traps (opera house-style nets) across Queensland. Take action now to help prevent the needless drowning deaths of air-breathing aquatic wildlife.
© EcopixCoalition shares environmental policies with Wildlife Queensland
As Queensland gears up for the state election on 26 October 2024, environmental issues are gaining traction and taking centre stage. Wildlife Queensland reached out to key political figures to discuss the future of the region’s environment.
© Josh BowellYellow-bellied gliders: A closer look at their unique feeding habits
Threatened yellow-bellied gliders have unique feeding habits, particularly in tapping tree sap. Recognising their feed trees can be a valuable tool for monitoring populations and understanding their behaviour.
© Canva NFPExploring the secret world of trees and their communication networks
21 March is the International Day of Forests, a day to raise awareness and appreciation of the vital role that forests play in sustaining life on Earth. But did you know that forests communicate, cooperate and care for each other?
© Canva NFP/Wildlife QldQLD Govt. considers ban on opera house nets: Have your say!
Fisheries Queensland is inviting feedback until 9 May 2024 from fishers and the wider community on recreational fishing reform options, including the proposed ban on opera house style nets (enclosed yabby traps).