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Environment

Biosecurity

Biosecurity is defined as ‘protecting the economy, environment and community from the negative impacts of pests, weeds and diseases’. Weeds in particular pose a significant impact in our area and have the potential for even more devastating consequences if not properly managed.

European Wasps

Information on European wasps in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Region.

World Environment Day Minecraft Competition

Get ready to hone your minecraft skills! This year for World Environment Day we have something exciting happening. Watch this space, and brush off your sustainable design skills, you're gonna need them!

QPRC Citizen Science

Find out about our partnership with the NatureMapr program, submit your reports of platypus and rakali sightings in our region.

Pollution

Our rangers can investigate and take action for littering, waste/rubbish dumping, pollution of air, land or water, noise pollution (or offensive noise).

Tree Management

Find out if you need approval to remove or prune trees on your property.

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the Queanbeyan-Palerang area and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of our First Nations Peoples on this land and commit to building a brighter future together. 


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Telephone | 1300 735 025
Hours | 8.30am - 4.30pm - Weekdays
After hours emergency | 1300 735 025

256 Crawford St, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
10 Majara St, Bungendore NSW 2621
144 Wallace St, Braidwood NSW 2622

M | PO Box 90, Queanbeyan
E | council@qprc.nsw.gov.au


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