Young people weigh in on how Queensland government listens and delivers for them Community & Social Queenslanders aged between 12 and 25 years have been invited to participate in an engagement program to determine how the state government delivers for their
Traditional name for paradise found for island drawcard September 21, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The traditional name of Australia’s — and the world’s — biggest sand island is set to return. Queensland’s World Heritage-listed Fraser Island will be named
September spells end to single-use plastics in Queensland September 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry From this month, single-use plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery, plates and unenclosed bowls will no longer be provided for free from take-away vendors in Queensland. The
Queensland to review management strategy as crocodiles number at least 20,000 statewide August 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment The latest findings of the Queensland Estuarine Crocodile Monitoring Program estimate local crocodile populations number at least 20,000 non-hatchling animals. Dr Matt Brien from the
‘Looking after Country’ funding to support Indigenous environmental initiatives July 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The Queensland government has announced $500,000 funding will be made available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations for land and sea conservation efforts. Up
Fraser Island dingo fence and 10K fines to curb attacks on Queensland tourists May 17, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A fence stretching almost seven kilometres will be installed around a township on Fraser Island (or K’gari) to limit human interaction with the local dingoes
