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Reef HQ Aquarium volunteers add million-dollar touch

2013-05-15T10:06:35+10:00

Reef HQ Aquarium is celebrating the work of hundreds of volunteers who have donated 350,000 hours of their time since the centre opened in 1987.

Landholders and farmers given support to protect the Great Barrier Reef

Media release from Environment Minister Tony Burke.

Reef water quality report card unveils encouraging results

2013-04-23T10:55:25+10:00

GBRMPA has applauded the efforts of farmers and graziers, after a report card showed progress is being made in improving water quality.

Reef peak period enjoyed by visitors

2013-04-08T08:46:20+10:00

The Easter holiday period is traditionally a busy time out on the water and this year saw most people doing the right thing in the Marine Park.

New chairman appointed to Cairns marine advisory group

2013-04-03T12:10:23+10:00

A senior fisheries and conservation manager has been elected as the new chairman of the Cairns Local Marine Advisory Committee.

Easter, camping, fishing, zoning

2013-03-27T15:28:22+10:00

Camping spot booked, check; fishing rods in, check; camping permit organised and free zoning map in hand, check.

Plan to protect historic Great Barrier Reef lightstation

2013-03-18T10:59:05+10:00

Isolation, cyclones and a quiet existence for raising children — this is what awaited lightkeepers on Dent Island.

New wheels for sick turtles

2013-03-08T12:19:49+10:00

A new turtle ambulance is about to hit the road to give stranded marine turtles a better chance of survival.

Great Keppel Island tourism and marina development recieves federal approval

Media release from Environment Minister Tony Burke.

60,000 crown-of-thorns starfish culled to protect the Great Barrier Reef

Media release from Environment Minister Tony Burke

Reef HQ Aquarium goes for gold at national tourism awards

2013-02-14T10:01:35+10:00

Reef HQ Aquarium will represent Queensland at the Australian Tourism Awards on Friday 15 February.

North Rockhampton State High School rewarded for environmental efforts

2013-02-01T17:15:27+10:00

Students at North Rockhampton State High School are doing great work with their community on local environmental projects.

Reef named after marine science pioneer

2013-01-24T10:30:06+10:00

Patricia Mather's contribution to marine science has been recognised with the naming of a reef in her honour.

Hall State School rewarded for helping protect the Great Barrier Reef

2013-01-08T12:31:42+10:00

A Rockhampton school has scooped an environmental accolade for the protecting the Great Barrier Reef.

Season's greetings

2013-01-08T12:25:58+10:00

Important contact information for when our offices are closed over the Christmas break.

Going fishing over the holidays? Know your zones first

2012-12-18T09:56:43+10:00

Grab a zoning map if you're heading out on the water over summer.

Tackling climate change on the Great Barrier Reef

2012-12-06T08:47:05+10:00

A new plan to tackle climate change on the Great Barrier Reef was officially launched.

Hervey Bay State High School rewarded for helping protect the Great Barrier Reef

2012-11-21T17:23:02+10:00

Hervey Bay State High School has scooped an award for protecting their local environment and the Great Barrier Reef.

Cleveland school rewarded for helping protect the Great Barrier Reef

2012-11-21T16:07:31+10:00

The students and teachers at Cleveland District State High School are doing amazing environmental work to reduce, reuse and recycle waste at their school.

Beaconsfield State School rewarded for helping protect the Great Barrier Reef

2012-11-21T15:59:16+10:00

Beaconsfield State School near Mackay has been recognised for the reducing their ecological footprint and minimising energy consumption.