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The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation together, with our partners and the community, is working to create a vibrant natural environment.
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Annual Report 2024–25
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The annual report details the financial and non-financial performance of the department, and highlights its strategic initiatives, work and achievements.
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Cairns bitumen spill
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A clean up and investigation is underway for a bitumen spill in the Smiths Creek area.
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QWildlife cassowary sightings app
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You can now report cassowary sightings using the QWildlife app, available for download from the App Store or Google Play.
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Seasonal closures in the Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park to protect nesting and roosting birds
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A seasonal closure has been applied to four locations in the northern Great Barrier Reef (Woody Island, and the beaches adjoining Taylor Cay, Sisters Island and Eagle Island).
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Australia’s first conserved area recognised
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A new conserved area in Queensland, the first in Australia, will be dedicated to the conservation of native wildlife.
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Budget highlights
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The department’s $1.4 billion budget for 2025–26 is helping to deliver a plan for Queensland’s future and a better lifestyle through a stronger economy.
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Destination 2045: Delivering Queensland’s Tourism Future
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We’ve launched a bold plan for delivering Queensland’s tourism future. The plan will boost the industry, doubling the value of visitor expenditure and deliver lasting benefits to Queensland communities.
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Planned burns in national parks
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Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service rangers conduct planned burns across the state to keep our environment healthy and help reduce bushfire risk.
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Quantum and Advanced Technologies Strategy grant recipients
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$53 million in grants for innovative projects and scholarships are awarded under the Quantum and Advanced Technology Strategy.
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Growing and investing in Queensland’s national parks
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Learn about new land acquired for adding or converting to national parks as part of the ongoing expansion of Queensland’s public protected area system.
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Let’s get our recycling sorted Queensland
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Knowing what items can go in your recycling bin will help make sure we’re recycling as much as we can and recycling correctly.
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Great Barrier Reef gill net fishing phase out
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Gill net fishing in the Great Barrier Reef will be phased out by mid-2027. Read about how it will provide greater protection for the Reef’s threatened, endangered and protected species.
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Our Reef Our Wonder
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Learn more about how the Queensland Government is committing large-scale funds and working closely with First Nations people, partners, landholders, industries and communities to protect the Great Barrier Reef: Our Reef, Our Wonder.
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Experience #Cooloola Recreation Area, from the POV of Senior Ranger Scott. 🚙🌊 From tyre pressure to tide times, learn Scott's tips and tricks for driving…