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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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Moreton Bay a whale sanctuary
It’s been a bumper whale watching season in Moreton Bay, with big increases in the number of whales – young and old. See the video
'Doggy door' designed to save koalas
A life-saving ‘escape hatch’ for koalas has been developed, trialled and is now operating near roads in the Moreton Bay region.
How to catch snapper, whiting and more in Moreton Bay
It’s October and the warm weather is starting to roll around. October 13 is “Gone Fishing Day”, a national day for wetting a line, so get out there and have a go. Here's some expert tips on how to catch snapper, whiting and more in Moreton Bay
Waraba's first blocks snapped up
The first 150 blocks of land at Lilywood Landings in Waraba have sold out in just weeks. Meet two of its first new residents. See the story link in comments below.
Scouts help plant hundreds of trees
More than 80 members from the Albany Creek Scouts were among community groups that helped plant hundreds of native trees and shrubs at a new housing development at Warner.
Brisbane Whale Watching: Whales galore in Moreton Bay
It has been an exhilarating month for whale watching in Moreton Bay, with 20-30 whales seen each day. Here's the latest from Brisbane Whale Watching
Boost for whale watching, tourism
Brisbane Whale Watching’s permit to operate in Moreton Bay Marine Park has been extended for a further 10 years
Time capsule buried at Burpengary station
To commemorate the recent milestone upgrades to Burpengary station, Burpengary State School and the Burpengary Community Association buried a time capsule at the station. Here's the story
Project Booyah boosting graduates’ confidence
The latest Moreton Project Booyah group of five girls graduated from a 16-week police mentoring program last week. Here's how it's helping them...
Moreton Bay City Council Budget: Rates rise - and concession
Ratepayers in Moreton Bay will get a 'Queensland-first' rates concession and have smallest rates hike in four years in Council’s 2024-25 Budget, which was brought down this morning.
