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Opera house traps: the threat continues – August 2017
Opera House traps are still causing the drowning death of platypus and water rats in creeks and waterways across the country. Is current legislation clear and is the community really aware of the problems they cause?
Jon Dee on the War on Waste – July 2017
While he waits in the wings to perform the role of celebrity guest speaker at our Wildlife Matters: In a Climate of Change symposium in September, we thought we’d ask Jon Dee a few key questions on waste.
Woolworths and Coles on the ‘ban-wagon’ – July 2017
Though it appears the battle to ban lightweight plastic shopping bags has been won, Wildlife Queensland warns it is the first step only in winning the war on plastic waste.
Push for Further Plastic Bans – July 2017
As welcome as the Government’s introduction of a Bill to ban lightweight plastic bags and introduce a container deposit scheme has been, Wildlife Queensland joins other leading environmental groups in arguing for further bans on disposable plastics.
The low-down on low-waste living – July 2017
What does waste-free family life really look like and how attainable is this achievement for the average Queenslander? Brisbane mother-of-two Hanna Hervall lets us take a look inside her super low-waste lifestyle (and super organised pantry!)…
Waste busters we love – July 2017
For those working towards greater waste freedom and a cleaner, safer environment for our wildlife – bravo! – we’ve shortlisted 10 handy waste-whittlers to help you on your way!
Tyre fire waiting to happen – July 2017
Wildlife Queensland warned the Newman Government in 2014 that watering down environmental regulations on tyres would lead to dumping. This is what happened.
Budget brings green gains – June 2017
Presented on 13 June, the 2017-18 Queensland State Budget has committed almost $275M over a five-year period to the environment. Priorities for funding include the addressing of climate change, tackling waste and protecting the Great Barrier Reef.
Not time for another mine – June 2017
With the challenges being presented by climate change, new coal mines are not what we need. Wildlife Queensland feels strongly that support for the Adani Carmichael coal mine is not only misguided but reflective of yesterday’s thinking.
Bravo for bag ban Bill – June 2017
Wildlife Queensland celebrates the tabling into Queensland Parliament of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Amendment Bill 2017, legislating the introduction of a ban on lightweight plastics bags and a container refund scheme, both in 2018.
Wildlife Matters: in a Climate of Change
Wildlife Queensland invites you to an afternoon and evening dedicated to our wildlife and...
Flora leading the way
With the Queensland Herbarium set to launch its Statewide Regional Ecosystems Maps and Information Systems, Wildlife Queensland urges it is time for a similarly accurate and comprehensive representation of Queensland’s fauna to follow.