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Keep up to date with current wildlife news.
These short articles summarise news about Wildlife Queensland activities or information about recent developments in wildlife issues that reflect the Society's interests.
For past news articles, visit the news archive.
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Commonwealth approves two major Queensland projects
Commonwealth Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities recently approved the Connors River Dam and pipelines project as well as Moranbah to Alpha pipeline project. ... more
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The vulnerable koala: are we in time to save our national icon?
The Australian Government recently listed several koala populations as 'vulnerable'. As koala researcher and conservation planner, Chris Adams-Hoskin is most impressed with Minister decision ... more
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National Wildlife Corridors Plan
On 8 March Hon Tony Burke, Commonwealth Environment Minister announced the release of a draft National Wildlife Corridors plan. The period for comments closes on 20 April 2012 ... more
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Machinery of Government Changes
The recently elected Newman Government certainly has given the structure of the Public Service of Queensland a new and different look ... more
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Save the Great Barrier Reef from Coal
Enormous expansion of coal mining, coal seam gas exploitation and coal exports threatens one of Australia’s most precious treasures, the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s most biodiverse areas. ... more
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Call for Leaders to Declare Commitment to Save Queensland’s Koalas
Queensland’s Faunal Emblem and National Icon – the Koala – is in a desperate situation. In mid February, Commonwealth Environment Minister declared his intention to list the Koala on the National Threatened Species List ... more
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Wildlife Corridors: a landscape-scale approach to biodiversity conservation
On 8 March Hon Tony Burke, Commonwealth Environment Minister announced the release of a draft National Wildlife Corridors plan ... more
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Queensland Election update
The election is becoming closer and certain significant environmental announcements have been made. These give some additional insight on how the environment and our wildlife will be managed ... more
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Queensland’s Threatened Animals Book Launch
Wildlife Queensland recently hosted a most enjoyable evening at the Ship Inn in Brisbane to celebrate the launch of a very important book: Queensland's Threatened Animals ... more
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Mt Emerald Wind Farm Update
The proposed project has been deemed a controlled action and the assessment method is to be by environmental impact statement. On 24 February, draft EIS guidelines were released for public comment. ... more
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Hundreds of thousands support the Coral Sea
At the end of February, submissions to the government’s Coral Sea draft plan closed. Wildlife Queensland would like to thank the over 450,.000 individuals who sent off a submission ... more
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Wildlife Queensland Research Grants 2012 - Money up for grabs ...
In March 2012, Wildlife Queensland launched its 2012 Student Research Grants Program - available to students at Queensland Universities ... more
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Environment, welfare groups call for ban on flying-fox killing to remain
Major animal welfare and conservation groups today called on all political parties to commit to maintaining the current ban on killing flying-foxes for crop protection ... more
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A leap forward for Biodiversity Conservation in Queensland
The announcement today of a Border to Beach wildlife corridor across Queensland to be delivered by a future Labor Government would be a significant leap forward for biodiversity conservation ... more
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Queensland State election: Will the environment get a fair go?
The March 2012 election may prove to be a tipping point for environmental protection and conservation in Queensland ... more
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Good News for Flinders Karawatha Corridor
After many years of campaigning this sixty km bushland corridor from Karawatha forest to Flinders Peak has been protected legislatively ... more
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Potential blow to North Stradbroke Island
Groups concerned about the future of Stradbroke Island are alarmed that not only would an LNP government extend mining on North Stradbroke Island but also it would open up the island to quarrying ... more
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Out of time for Stock Route Bill
The future of the Stock Route Management Network Bill is unknown. The Anna Bligh Government simply ran out of time ... more
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Myrtle Rust Update
Since the commencement of summer, incidences of myrtle rust on eucalypts have increased. ... more
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Proposed Wind farm at Mt Emerald, North Queensland
Wildlife Queensland has taken the opportunity to forward comments on the proposal. Usually Wildlife Queensland is a supporter of alternative energy but on this occasion, it is the right project in the wrong place ... more
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Wind farms - a looming dilemma. Proposal now open for comment
Wind farms are a potential green energy source and are currently contributing to our energy supply in Australia. Diverse views exist within communities with both supporters and detractors ... more
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Wildlife Queensland Bayside Branch Cicada Awards
Wildlife Queensland was looking across the Redlands for little films with a big heart and found them ... and the Wildlife Film and Animation Excellence Award winners were announced today ... more
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The Coral Sea Draft Plan released
The Gillard Government’s draft plan to protect the Coral Sea that falls within Australia’s Exclusive Economic Zone has been released ... more
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Community Action Group in Action
The 4017 Community Action Group was formed this year by a small group of residents to help preserve the unique village lifestyle, wonderful seaside and wetland environments that the area ... more
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Wildlife Queensland Research Grants Program - 2011
Through its grants program Wildlife Queensland is supporting research by university students so we can better understand key interactions in our ecosystems. Read about the 2011 projects ... more
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'Naturally Queensland 2020—the Master Plan for protected areas, forests and wildlife'
‘Protected areas and forests are the cornerstone of biodiversity conservation in Queensland. However, they are not only important for conservation'. Read about the master plan for Queensland's parks system ... more
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What Price Development? The Great Barrier Reef at risk!
The coal and coal seam gas industries have been given the green light for rapid development but events in Gladstone with disasters unfolding before our eyes throw considerable doubt on Government assurances ... more
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Draft Hinchinbrook Area Island and Marine Management Plan
The Department of Environment and Resource Management is revising management plans in the Hinchinbrook area. The proposed plan has many great proposals but there are some clangers ... more
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Queenslanders Support Visionary Protection for Coral Sea
In a Queensland poll nearly 7 in 10 Queenslanders polled are 'in favour' of making the Coral Sea a marine national park, to protect it from commercial and recreational fishing and from drilling for oil or gas. ... more
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The delta of Queenland's Fitzroy river is under increasing pressure
WPSQ members are alarmed about a spate of new proposals for coal ports, stockpiles and railway lines planned within the sensitive intertidal zone of the mouth of the Fitzroy River ... more
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Save Bimblebox Nature Refuge
Bimblebox Nature Refuge is located in central-west Queensland. It is another likely victim of the resource boom as it is in direct line of a proposed open cut coal mine ... more
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Myrtle Rust – back in the news!
Myrtle rust is back in the news. Unfortunately it is now recorded from 685 sites in 14 different council areas. It is particularly widespread in south east Queensland ... more
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New Environment Group ready to tackle Lungfish Protection
The newly formed Wide Bay Burnett Environment Council has commenced operation this week. The Maryborough based group will deal with environmental issues across the entire Wide Bay Burnett Region ... more
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A Green Jewel calls Redlands home once again
The recent sighting of the magnificent Richmond Birdwing butterfly in suburban Thornlands (Redlands) is fantastic news and potentially signifies that this butterfly once again is calling the Redlands home ... more
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Fancy a feral pet?
With the number of feral animals, cats, cane toads, wild dogs, deer, pigs, goats, horses and foxes inflicting environmental harm on our wildlife, why would anyone consider introducing yet another potential threat? ... more
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Act now to protect Queensland’s wild rivers
Now is the perfect time to ask the Queensland Government to ensure that the Georgina River, Diamantina River and the Cooper Creek are fully protected from threats under the Wild Rivers Act. ... more
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WAM Cover in finals again
For the second year in a row, Wildlife Australia is excited and proud to be shortlisted in The Maggies 2011, a national survey celebrating and recognising the best magazine covers in 2011. Help us win!!! ... more
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Wildlife Queensland is asking you to 'Adopt a Glider'
Home is where the Hollow is, its a long term investment. On National Threatened Species Day, 7 September 2011, Wildlife Queensland is asking you to 'Adopt a Glider' ... more
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Batty Boat Cruises are back!
Take one of our popular wildlife cruises on the Brisbane River. Batty Boat Cruises are a great way to enjoy a family trip on the river – adults and kids alike love Batty Boat Cruises ... more
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For more information about Wildlife Queensland's activities, email or call +61 7 3221 0194. |
