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Tourism Icons Investment Fund
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Discover Queensland’s Tourism Icons Investment Fund, supporting the development and upgrade of new and existing tourism attractions.
A Fresh Start for Private Protected Areas – Discussion Paper
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Farmers and other landholders are invited to provide feedback about conservation on private land in Queensland through the A Fresh Start for Private Protected Areas – Discussion Paper.
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.
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.
Heading to Tropical North Qld this winter?
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Be Crocwise around the water. Learn more about how to stay safe and reduce your risk.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Queensland Environment
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Queensland Tourism Development
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$6.8M Partnership to Boost Queensland Tourism! 🌴 We’ve joined forces with Tourism and Events Queensland and Queensland Tourism Industry Council - QTIC in a game-changing…
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Down to Earth blog
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Queensland has some of the cutest animals in the world! Get your fix of cute animal pictures and fun facts. #downtoearth
Queensland Environment
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Not all environmental action is loud. Sometimes it looks like composting coffee grounds. Fixing a worn-out shirt. Walking instead of driving. Letting native flowers grow wild in your backyard…
Queensland Tourism Development
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Down to Earth blog
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Easy tips on how to create a garden for wildlife – small changes to attract and protect native animals in Queensland. #downtoearth
Queensland Tourism Development
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🎢 Ready for experiences that wow the world? Queensland is putting 125 million dollars on the table to build and boost iconic attractions and unforgettable…
Queensland Tourism Development
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🚨 One week to go! Don’t miss your chance to apply for the $4 million Building Resilient Tourism Infrastructure Fund supporting North Queensland tourism operators…
Down to Earth blog
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Australia’s first conserved area has been declared in Queensland. Learn more about conserved areas and how they are defined. #downtoearth
Queensland Tourism Development
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Queensland Tourism Development
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