Local Wildlife
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Drones take off for koala survey
Koala surveys are underway, with the City of Moreton Bay using drones and detection dogs to guide conservation efforts. Monitoring in key suburbs will assess koala populations, health and habitat to support future wildlife protection and planning.
Brisbane Whale Watching launches milestone 30th season
Brisbane Whale Watching launches its 30th season from Redcliffe on June 6, offering daily tours across Moreton Bay to see humpback whales during migration, with award-winning local operators sharing unforgettable wildlife encounters through winter.
Protecting Bribie’s nesting turtles
Moreton Bay celebrates a strong Bribie Island turtle nesting season with 26 nests recorded. Six marine turtle species spotted as Council and volunteers protect hatchlings through lighting controls, shade structures and community action for conservation.
Detection dogs find elusive glider
Endangered southern greater gliders have been discovered at 10 new Moreton Bay sites, expanding their known range to 11. Detection dogs and upcoming drone surveys are helping uncover hidden populations of the elusive “flying koala.”
Wild journeys of Moreton Bay’s ibis
A Moreton Bay study tracking 169 white ibis has revealed surprising travel patterns, with tagged birds spotted between Mackay and Byron Bay. Researchers say the findings will help manage growing ibis populations across South East Queensland.
Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens in Deception Bay
Residents across Deception Bay and surrounding suburbs now have access to free urgent healthcare with the opening of the Deception Bay Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.
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Vote now to support koala vaccine protecting Moreton Bay koalas
Moreton Bay residents are being encouraged to vote this weekend to support a world-first koala vaccine to protect koalas across South East Queensland.
Kangaroos get road escape hatches on Bribie Island
The City of Moreton Bay is rolling out new road escape hatches designed to help kangaroos and wallabies safely exit road corridors on Bribie Island.
Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens in Deception Bay
Residents across Deception Bay and surrounding suburbs now have access to free urgent healthcare with the opening of the Deception Bay Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.
Popular pooch makes reading paw-some
Burpengary Library’s newest ‘Story Dog’ is setting tongues wagging with his calm and tender nature a hit with budding readers. Find out more about the program + how to book a reading session with this special canine.
Surprise result in eDNA survey
A monitoring project has revealed platypus are more widespread in the City of Moreton Bay than first thought.
Helping wildlife feel at home
Moreton Bay Wildlife Hospital Foundation has teamed up with AVID Property Group – which has started construction of Elan in Warner – to help local wildlife.
Putting nature into nature strips
Green thumbs are being encouraged to start verge gardens with a new set of resources from Moreton Bay City Council.
Giant turtle marks start of season
More than 300 people formed an image of a giant turtle on Woorim Beach to mark the start of nesting season on Bribie Island.
Lease deal for new hospital
Moreton Bay Wildlife Hospital Foundation has been given a $1 per annum peppercorn lease to establish its new facility at Dakabin.
Sensors help flying foxes keep cool
Next-gen sensors are helping Moreton Bay City Council and wildlife carers manage flying fox roosts as the region braces for a summer scorcher.
