Local Wildlife
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Pitching in to help Moreton Bay’s koalas
Moreton Bay students and volunteers will plant hundreds of koala food trees for National Tree Planting Day, helping restore habitat and protect Moreton Bay koalas for future generations.
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.
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"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.
Oyster reef trial bid to expand in river
Unitywater has submitted a development application to install two shellfish reefs in a Moreton Bay river. Here are the details
Chance to learn about sawfish at talk
Nature lovers have the chance to learn about sawfish during an information session at Deception Bay this month. Here are the details
Bay beach changes put on hold
Plans, due to come into effect today, giving dog and horse owners new boundaries on a popular Moreton Bay beach are to be reviewed.
"Critical care" boost for Moreton Bay
Funding for Moreton Bay’s new wildlife hospital - to plug a “concerning gap” in Queensland - is closing in on the $18million target.
Call for action after highway horror
Investigations have started into the horrific death of a pelican caught on a streetlight on the bridge to Redcliffe. Warning: Distressing images
Review calls for 'final' harbour plan
Calls have started for a review and changes to the ‘final’ Scarborough Boat Harbour Master Plan.
Moreton Bay's new seagrass meadows
Unitywater has started planting seagrass across seven sites in Moreton Bay’s Marine Park to test reducing nutrient levels in local waterways.
Dugongs focus of family event
Moreton Bay’s dugongs, commonly known as ‘sea cows’, will be in the spotlight during a family event at Clontarf on November 24. Here are the details
Secret lives of dolphins revealed
The expert driving a research project focusing on Dolphins along the South East Queensland coastline will share her knowledge during a forum at Deception Bay this month. Here are the details and how you get involved
