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Welcome to your latest edition of my.Wildlife eBulletin. Election time again, both for WPSQ state council and for the state government. We thank you for your ongoing support for our conservation challenges, and we hope the future brings some solid outcomes from Queensland's state election to help protect Queensland's environment for future generations. Why not enter the my.Wildlife eBulletin competition for a chance to win a wildlife DVD. Just answer the following question: approximately how many postcards were received by the state government demanding an end to duck hunting? |
Queensland election: where's the environment figure?
Find out whether it's worth 'voting green' on 9 September. |
An Inconvenient Truth with Wildlife Queensland - book now
Wildlife Queensland, in association with Palace Centro Cinema, invites you to a special screening of An Inconvenient Truth - the movie that everyone is talking about; the movie that brings climate change to the big screen. When: Friday evening, 22 September. Tickets are only $20 each - All proceeds to Wildlife Queensland's Protecting our Bushland campaign. Entry includes a glass of champagne or soft drink. Please note that advance bookings are essential and tickets are not refundable. Book and pay online; call us on 07 3221 0194 during office hours and pay by credit card; or fill in and fax the booking form. |
Hunting of duck and quail banned forever!
Wildlife Queensland members played a vital role in lobbying the government to show their support for the ban. Find out more about the recreational hunting ban. |
Seabird rescue
Find out what to do if you encounter an entangled or injured seabird this spring, or just learn more about the work of Australian Seabird Rescue: email them or go visit their website. |
For your diarySouthern Branches Get-togetherThe theme is Conservation in the Suburbs. Meet new people and old friends with workshops, field trips, presentations, food and awards, plus WPSQ AGM. New Wildlife Queensland members welcome. Come for one workshop or come for a day or come for the whole weekend. There's something for every member. Where: Kimberley College, Carbrook. When: 8-10 September 2006. Book through WPSQ head office on +61 7 3221 0194 or email us. National Bilby DayThe Bilby Fund National is organising Bilby Celebrations at Charleville on 10 September 2006. The main attraction will be the informal FUR BALL on Saturday night 9 September with other events too many to mention. Find out more or email. Threatened Species Day 2006The Downfall Creek Bushland Centre in Brisbane will also be hosting the first-ever Threatened Species Family Fun Day on Saturday 9 September 9am-1pm. The theme for this year's Threatened Species Day is Building resilience to climate change. Plus the Threatened Species Forum will be held on Wednesday 6 September 6-9pm at the Downfall Creek Bushland Centre. Book through Brisbane City Council 07 3403 8888. Bookings essential. More information. Batty Boat Cruises are back!Cruise up the Brisbane River to see the spectacular flying fox flyout from Indooroopilly Island on Sunday 1 October 2006, late afternoon. Bookings essential. |
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Premier Peter Beattie has called a snap state
election for 9 September. But where does the environment figure in the election campaign? And how will this
affect Wildlife Queensland's Protecting our 
Whoever is in charge
of the Queensland Government after 9 September, Wildlife Queensland's Protecting our 
Wildlife Queensland has
congratulated Desley Boyle, Minister for Environment and the Beattie Government on their decision to stop recreational
hunting of duck and quail forever.
Fishing season is rapidly
approaching. Unfortunately, catching fish often includes inadvertently catching seabirds. Every season in NSW
alone, Australian Seabird Rescue calculates that recreational anglers hook 10,000 seabirds - and only 6% of
these incidents involve discarded and unattended tackle. 