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The Courier-Mail2y
How the cooktown orchid became Queensland’s floral emblem
The Floral Emblem of Banana Shire Council is a favourite of Queensland gardeners, Callistemon viminalis Dawson River. It is a medium to tall shrub with narrow foliage and an extreme weeping habit.
The Toowoomba Chronicle3y
QLD dinosaur emblem: Vote for Diamantinasaurus or Kronosaurus - The Chronicle
A collection of fossils will be put to the public in the coming months to determine what could become Queensland’s next state emblem. Read Today's Paper Tributes & Notices. Rewards.
The Courier-Mail3y
Queensland considers adding fossil as new state emblem
“If Queensland could be the first state to have a fossil emblem as a dinosaur, that’s extra bragging rights.” Ms Elliott said the Diamantinasaurus was 15m to 18m long, about 3.5m tall and ...
Gold Coast Sun3y
QLD dinosaur emblem: Vote for Diamantinasaurus or Kronosaurus - Gold Coast Bulletin
A collection of fossils will be put to the public in the coming months to determine what could become Queensland’s next state emblem. Read Today's Paper Tributes. Rewards. Subscribe.
Gold Coast Sun3y
Fossils to be put to Queensland public to determine next emblem
A dozen fossils will be put to the public to determine what will become Queensland’s next official state emblem. Read Today's Paper Tributes. Rewards. Subscribe for $1. Sign In.
Townsville Bulletin8mon
Push to change Tasmania’s floral emblem to leatherwood - Townsville Bulletin
Don't miss out on the headlines from Tasmania. Followed categories will be added to My News. The Tasmanian Beekeeper Association wants to see the state’s floral emblem changed from blue gum to ...
The Cairns Post7y
Supporters of a new North Queensland state have voted for their animal and fruit emblems - a cassowary and a mango are the frontrunners - The Cairns Post
The koala has been Queensland’s animal emblem since 1971 after a newspaper poll showed strong public support for the marsupial. The Cooktown orchid became Queensland’s floral emblem in 1959 ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation1y
Brisbane votes golden wattle — Acacia fimbriata — as city's new floral emblem - ABC News - ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
The red poinsettia has been Brisbane's floral emblem since 1930, even though it is not native to Brisbane or even Australia. ... Queensland's weather is no match for this 100-year-old garden.
The Toowoomba Chronicle4y
How the cooktown orchid became Queensland’s floral emblem
Don't miss out on the headlines from Rockhampton. Followed categories will be added to My News. What you may not know is the history of Queensland’s floral emblem and the plants that could have ...
The Cairns Post3y
Queensland considers adding fossil as new state emblem
A collection of fossils will be put to the public in the coming months to determine what could become Queensland’s next state emblem. Read Today's Paper Tributes. Rewards. Subscribe for $4.
Adelaide Now8mon
Push to change Tasmania’s floral emblem to leatherwood - The Advertiser
The Tasmanian Beekeeper Association wants to see the state’s floral emblem changed from blue gum to leatherwood. Tasmanian Beekeeper Association president Lindsay Bourke at Symmons Plains ...