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Rock-wallabies thriving at Carneys Creek, and confirmed at Queensland’s western edge
Recent field work by Wildlife Queensland project officers has delivered encouraging news for brush-tailed rock-wallabies at Carneys Creek in the Scenic Rim, and important confirmation that the species persists at the western edge of its range in Sundown National Park.
In search of the numbat: Honouring Wayne Lawler through conservation photography
Upon receiving the Wayne Lawler Nature Conservation Photography Grant 2025 from Wildlife Queensland, I aimed to achieve two key outcomes: to promote numbats (Myrmecobius fasciatus) and their conservation, and to honour the legacy of the remarkable Wayne Lawler, with whom I was fortunate to work several years ago.
Caring for Conservationists
On the last Friday of February, several members of the Wildlife Queensland team joined conservationist and founder of Lonely Conservationists and Earth Carer Care, Jessie Panazzolo, for a thoughtful and timely workshop titled Caring for Conservationists. Hosted by the Society for Conservation Biology, the session created space for an often-overlooked conversation: Who supports the people doing the work of protecting nature?
Thorsborne Trust supports learning in South East Queensland’s Wallum Heathlands
Established in 1991 by Wildlife Queensland, the Thorsborne Trust honours the environmental legacy of the late Arthur Thorsborne and recognises the conservation work he shared with his wife, Margaret. Both were tireless advocates for protecting Australia’s wildlife and natural places, particularly in north Queensland and on Hinchinbrook Island.
Growing hope for the Richmond Birdwing
The Richmond Birdwing (Ornithoptera richmondia) is one of the most stunning and largest butterflies in eastern Australia. Sadly, it is also at risk. Habitat loss and fragmentation across South East Queensland and northern New South Wales have decreased the areas where it can live and breed.
Revealing hidden wildlife in the Wolston Catchment through environmental DNA
A Wildlife Queensland community-powered project uncovers what lives beneath the surface of our local waterways.
Netting, not shooting: calls grow for effective solutions to flying-fox conflict
Queensland has reversed its commitment to phase out permits allowing farmers to shoot flying-foxes for crop protection. This change keeps the door open to a practice shown to be ineffective, inhumane, and damaging to threatened wildlife.
Wildlife Queensland Congratulates Emeritus Professor Marc Hockings AO
Wildlife Queensland warmly congratulates our President, Emeritus Professor Marc Hockings, on being awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for his outstanding services to environmental conservation. This national recognition reflects a lifetime of leadership in strengthening how protected areas are managed, evaluated, and improved, both in Australia and around the world.
Together, we are rebuilding pathways for brush-tailed rock-wallabies
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our supporters, Wildlife Queensland’s 2025 Christmas Appeal for the brush-tailed rock-wallaby has exceeded its fundraising target, reaching over $132,000. This achievement reflects a strong community commitment to protecting one of Queensland’s most threatened and elusive marsupials.
Have you seen our new Wildlife Queensland ad on SBS OnDemand?
Wildlife Queensland has a beautiful new ad! Until the end of January 2026, you may be able to catch it on SBS OnDemand in Queensland.
Sixteen years with Wildlife Queensland and still giving
A former staff member shares how regular monthly donations help keep conservation programs steady, effective and ready for the future.
Stage One eDNA sampling complete for South East Queensland’s Resilient Rivers Project
Wildlife Queensland has completed Stage One of the Resilient Rivers eDNA survey led by Dr Tam Brunt, sampling 246 sites to build a regional picture of aquatic biodiversity.