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Tropical Topics - No 64 - A newsletter for the tropical tourism industry

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Termites - The Good GuysTermites are not well loved.They cause a great deal of damage to wooden structures but the blame for this lies with just a few species.

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Tropical Topics - No 75 - A newsletter for the tropical tourism industry

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A wealth of information on the mammals of Northern Queensland.

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Tropical Topics - No 71 - A newsletter for the tropical tourism industry

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More information on the dry season in Cape York Peninsula.Life is tough for plants living in the seasonally dry tropics.

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Tropical Topics - No 80 - A newsletter about the environment

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Australia is home to some of the most venomous snakes in the world.

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Camping

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Cape York offers many great camping locations. There are campgrounds in national parks and Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land (CYPAL) parks, Council-controlled areas, Aboriginal Land Trusts and there are some privately-owned campsites.

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Rubbish

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Careful rubbish disposal is crucial in Cape York Peninsula. Mosquitoes, fruit flies, and plant and animal diseases can enter the region from Papua New Guinea and Asia. Rubbish increases the risk of these affecting public health, agriculture and the local economy.

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Toilet Tips

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When you’ve got to go, go thoughtfully. Increasing cases of gastroenteritis are being reported in high-use areas of Australia. It's often caused by exposure to human waste, and has unpleasant symptoms like diarrhoea and vomiting. Avoid getting or spreading ‘gastro’ by observing these guidelines.

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