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Australia’s extinction crisis: Public demands action as election nears
As Australia faces an extinction crisis, some political parties are giving the environment little attention this election, even as public concern grows.
Wildlife Queensland’s birdwing vine design takes root along M1 Pacific Motorway (VL2T) Upgrade
In a win for wildlife and green infrastructure, 153 Richmond birdwing butterfly vines have been planted alongside 11 custom-designed trellises as part of the M1 Pacific Motorway (VL2T) Upgrade Project, thanks to a collaboration between the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) and Wildlife Queensland’s Richmond Birdwing Conservation Network.
Queensland’s ecological story—200 years on
If Australians hold our natural heritage so close to our hearts, why have we allowed so much of it to be cleared, polluted and pushed to the brink in just 237 years?
Building a baseline: echidna conservation through community engagement
Wildlife Queensland’s short-beaked echidna ecologist, Dr Kate Dutton-Regester, has successfully secured a Wettenhall Environment Trust grant for $9,292 for the ‘Building a baseline: echidna conservation through community engagement’ project.
UQ intern wins Holly Bryant Award investigating the impact of environmental offset policies
In recognition of his dedication, work ethic and contributions to conservation, Sam Gardner was awarded the Holly Bryant Award for 2024.
Queensland’s tourism future: Wildlife Queensland’s vision for ecotourism
Wildlife Queensland has provided a detailed submission to the Queensland Government’s Destination 2045: Queensland’s Tourism Future consultation, advocating for a tourism plan that prioritises both economic growth and environmental sustainability.
Making a difference with a Wayne Lawler Nature Conservation Photography Grant
In 2023, Wayne Reinke received the inaugural Wayne Lawler Nature Conservation Photography Grant for his dedication to conservation and photography. Managed by Wildlife Queensland and funded by a trust from renowned photographer Wayne Lawler, the grant supports Australian non-professional photographers in showcasing community-led conservation.
Where have all the quolls gone? Queensland’s apex marsupial carnivore in crisis
Wildlife Queensland has concluded an extensive camera-trapping survey across national parks and state forests west of the Sunshine Coast and Gympie, searching for signs of the endangered spotted-tailed quoll and northern quoll. The results are concerning.
Wildlife Queensland welcomes Dr John Tracey as new CEO
Wildlife Queensland is excited to welcome Dr John Tracey as its new CEO, bringing over 25 years of expertise in wildlife research, management, and biosecurity.
Four years of success for Springfield Lakes Nature Care PlatypusWatch
24 February 2025 Springfield Lakes Nature Care (SLNC) has proudly supported Wildlife Queensland’s...
Uncovering the secrets of echidnas: diggings and conservation
Dr Kate Dutton-Regester, a wildlife scientist and Wildlife Queensland’s EchidnaWatch Project Officer, is leading groundbreaking echidna research. Her work spans identifying echidna diggings, assessing the impacts of fire ants, training detection dogs, and uncovering the secrets of their habitats.
Wildlife Queensland celebrates Dr Tamielle Brunt’s platypus conservation journey
Dr Tamielle Brunt, Wildlife Queensland’s PlatypusWatch Project Officer, is passionate about protecting platypuses and restoring their populations in Queensland’s waterways.