The Queensland Government is considering the Crocodile Control and Conservation Bill 2025, a deeply flawed proposal that threatens both crocodile conservation and community safety. This Bill would weaken existing protections, allow for unsustainable harvesting and culling, and undermine the rights of First Nations peoples.

If you've spent any time in North Queensland, there is a good chance you've come across some of our native flying foxes. The Townsville region is home to two species: Black Flying-foxes and Little Red Flying-foxes. They are long-range pollinators, critical to the health of our ecosystems.

We know that avian bird flu is affecting poultry and egg production in Australia, but what are the risks to native birds, and what can be done to stop the spread? 

The information below has been shared by Ingrid Marker from Cassowary Keystone Conservation. 

Photo sourced from QPWS

The rugged, mountainous Bowling Green Bay National Park on the land of the Bindal people, is set to expand by two hectares after the Queensland Government acquired three islets off the coast of Townsville.

Native animals including the white-bellied sea-eagle and black-naped tern are set to benefit.

In August 2023, the Queensland Government consulted on proposed changes to the Animal Management Act (Cats and Dogs) 2008. While the purpose of these changes was to introduce tougher penalties to owners of dogs that attack people, some in the conservation movement took this opportunity to highlight the threat that uncontrolled dogs pose to native wildlife.