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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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Chance to learn more about oysters
Intertidal oyster banks and the subtidal oyster beds have long been a feature of Moreton Bay. A ‘Talking about Shellfish’ workshop this week is giving you the chance to learn more about them. Here are the details.
Team rallies to clear Redcliffe Golf Course of debris
The team at Redcliffe Golf Club has been on course today, not playing a round, but starting a massive clean-up mission after Ex-Tropical Cyclone felled trees and shredded others. Here are the details
"Recognise this historic moment"
Moreton Bay City Council has been urged to “stick to its unanimously agreed position” over off-leash areas on a popular beach.
Cyclone Alfred: Turtle team's 10-day mission
Bribie Island National Park Turtle Conservation team has left the beach after spending 10 days – and almost 200 hours – preparing for Cyclone Alfred.
Plea to give koalas a fighting chance
The Redcliffe Peninsula’s shrinking koala population is facing huge challenges threatening its survival, but dedicated volunteers are doing everything they can to give the marsupial a fighting chance. In the lead-up to World Wildlife Day on March 3, we’re shining a light on the work they do
Carer's possum labour of love
Michelle Aquilina’s love of animals and desire to meet new people prompted her to become a Wildlife Rescue Queensland volunteer four years ago. We shine a light on her efforts in the lead-up to World Wildlife Day on March 3.
Mission to save bay's turtles
When Susie Bedford moved to the Redcliffe Peninsula in 2021, she brought with her decades of experience in rescuing turtles which was soon discovered and put to good use. We shine a light on her in the lead-up to World Wildlife Day
Good prognosis for wildlife hospital
Plans for Moreton Bay’s new $18 million wildlife hospital - which will plug a “concerning gap” in Queensland - are taking shape.
Plea for two off-leash areas
Proposed changes to sizeable stretch of Moreton Bay foreshore have been challenged again.
"Dangerous" moves in fire ant battle
Alarm bells are ringing in Moreton Bay and beyond over “dangerous misinformation and disinformation” which is affecting work to eradicate fire ants.
