Conditions apply in return of famous magpie to family
Molly the magpie will be returned to a family and their two dogs if certain conditions can be met with Queensland's environment department.
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In a draft decision, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has refused a development application that would have dredged wetlands east of Brisbane.
Premier swoops in to clear path for magpie to go home
The Queensland premier has helped pave the way for Molly the magpie to be returned to its best friends, staffies Peggy and Ruby.
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Seized family magpie ‘healthy’, fight for return
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German tourist bitten on leg by dingo at tourist spot
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Tracker fitted on ‘high-risk’ dingo at holiday mecca
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Overfishing poses extinction risk for deep ocean sharks
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Huge croc spotted at north Queensland swimming hole
A three-metre crocodile has been spotted at a popular swimming hole in north Queensland, sparking warnings from authorities.
Invasive bees defy evolution to cover Sydney-sized area
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Queensland koalas to get vaccine against chlamydia
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Marine heatwave might have caused whale decline: study
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Man dead, cattle euthanised after fiery truck crash
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Dingoes put the bite on more tourists on Qld island
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Island dwelling birds more likely to be endangered
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Ship docks to unload livestock after weeks long voyage
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Search for children who may have handled infected bat
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Ship docks to unload livestock after weeks-long voyage
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Curious croc too close for comfort in family backyard
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Small croc removed from Qld creek after unusual feast
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Glider experts left out, fearful of logging changes
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Concerns stranded livestock could still go to Israel
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Hundreds of animals disembark ship amid export limbo
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