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    September 2026

    11 Sep 2026

    QPWS seeks public information following recent death of dingo on K’gari

    Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) is calling for public information following the death of a dingo on K’gari, believed to have been hit by a car.

    July 2026

    31 Jul 2026

    Queensland tourism businesses embrace digital transformation

    Queensland’s tourism industry continues to embrace digital tools and technologies to enhance business operations, with nearly 1,500 operators benefiting from the Tourism Business Digital Adaption Program.

    7 Jul 2026

    Threatened Queensland rock-wallaby returns home in time for origin

    A cross-border conservation effort between Queensland and New South Wales has given a threatened brush-tailed rock-wallaby a second chance in the wild.

    2 Jul 2026

    Critically endangered Nangur spiny skinks find new home

    A group of critically endangered Nangur spiny skinks will now call Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary home, as experts work to prepare them for their eventual return to the wild.

    June 2026

    22 Jun 2026

    Preserving Paradise – handback of Daintree Rainforest Land

    More than 28 hectares of the iconic Daintree Rainforest have been returned under the Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal land (CYPAL) initiative. The land will be held by the Eastern Kuku Yalanji (EKY) Traditional Owners.

    19 Jun 2026

    3000 hectares transferred in historic Cooktown handback

    Almost 3,000 hectares of Cape York Peninsula land has been handed back, with the return marking an important moment for the Bubu Nubuun Aboriginal Corporation.

    May 2026

    28 May 2026

    Turtle egg relocation provides future population hope

    More than 9,100 turtle hatchlings have begun their life journey after being relocated from Raine Island to Sir Charles Hardy Islands (Wuthathi National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land)) as part of the Raine Island Recovery Project.

    23 May 2026

    Rare hybrid turtles hatched at Mon Repos

    A recent discovery of hybrid turtle hatchlings is highlighting how vital Queensland is in protecting and preserving marine turtle species for future generations.

    19 May 2026

    Feedback sought to unlock offsets to conserve Queensland’s environment

    The Queensland Government is seeking feedback from Queenslanders to modernise the State’s Environmental Offsets Framework - making it easier to access while unlocking better outcomes for the environment.

    15 May 2026

    Bridled nail-tailed wallaby born at David Fleay’s

    A bridled nail-tailed wallaby joey has joined the population at David Fleay’s, the only place in the world where visitors can get a glimpse of them up close.

    11 May 2026

    Northern quoll returned north after accidental trip to Brisbane

    A northern quoll has been safely transported back to Rockhampton after accidentally hitchhiking to Brisbane.

    April 2026

    28 Apr 2026

    Cultural burns uncover ancient Cape York sites

    A major cultural burning initiative in remote country has unearthed previously undocumented artwork galleries within sandstone escarpments on Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land (CYPAL).

    17 Apr 2026

    Oceanview track upcoming closure for repairs

    The Oceanview track in Burleigh Head National Park will be closed from Monday 20 April to Friday 1 May 2026 for repair works.

    March 2026

    24 Mar 2026

    New cutting-edge crocodile detection technology to test the waters

    A potential breakthrough in crocodile detection technology has been given the green light to proceed with the first deployment to test its feasibility in northern Queensland.

    9 Mar 2026

    Black rats eradicated from North West Island

    In a significant win for the conservation of threatened turtles and seabirds, North West Island has been declared rat-free following an intensive ground and aerial eradication program.

    2 Mar 2026

    Shining a light on illegal glow worm tours

    A targeted compliance blitz has put illegal glow worm tour operators on notice, with the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) warning that unlicensed guiding in Springbrook National Park will not be tolerated.

    February 2026

    26 Feb 2026

    Artefacts donated to Queensland Museum for preservation

    Musket balls and other maritime artefacts that may date back to 1799 have been donated to the Queensland Museum for permanent preservation.

    17 Feb 2026

    New members join Queensland Heritage Council

    The Queensland Heritage Council (QHC) has been revamped, with four new members to bring their expertise and provide strategic advice on the State’s historical cultural heritage.

    11 Feb 2026

    Queensland’s longest-running planned burn study informs effective landscape fire management

    Researchers have arrived in Peachester State Forest to collect environmental samples to help unlock new insights into how planned burns shape and support ecosystems.

    January 2026

    25 Jan 2026

    Update on K’gari incident

    We are aware of the initial findings of Piper James’ autopsy. We extend our deepest sympathies to Piper’s family and loved ones.

    8 Jan 2026

    Pine Ridge Conservation Park bushfire

    The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) is working to contain a bushfire burning in Pine Ridge Conservation Park on the Gold Coast.

    7 Jan 2026

    Historic Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park handback

    In a historic moment for land and culture, a further 167,400 hectares of the existing Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park has been handed back to the Traditional Owners, the Waanyi People.

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