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Funding fires up Moreton Bay festivals
Woodfordia and the Bribie Island Nature Festival have secured $71,000 in Festivals Australia funding to expand arts, culture and community experiences across Moreton Bay.
Wetlands keeping Moreton Bay clean
Ninety constructed wetlands across Moreton Bay are filtering thousands of tonnes of pollutants from stormwater each year, helping protect waterways, improve water quality and create healthier habitats for local wildlife.
Backing for dog park and Central plan
Moreton Bay City Council has approved plans for a new off-leash dog park at Margate and set dog access rules for Moreton Bay Central, balancing recreation opportunities with wildlife protection.
Free workshops for environment day
Celebrate World Environment Day in Moreton Bay with free workshops, guided walks, nature journalling, bushfood education and ocean sustainability experiences at local environment centres.
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.
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Final days for Scarborough Beach park tree
An 80-year-old fig tree at Scarborough Beach foreshore will be removed after severe fungal decline, with Moreton Bay City Council planning future planting to honour its legacy.
Saluting Moreton Bay’s firefighters
The City of Moreton Bay marks International Firefighters’ Day by honouring its fire crews, who manage over 1,640 reserves, conduct planned burns and support bushfire response, helping protect communities and local ecosystems.
Nipping weed in the bud
Tropical soda apple weed found on 18 Moreton Bay properties, posing a threat to crops and pastures as council works to contain its spread.
Fire trail work underway
New fire trails are being built across five Moreton Bay sites to support hazard reduction burns and protect wildlife. Works run to June as part of Council’s land buyback program to enhance biodiversity and reduce bushfire risk.
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.”
Driving down koala road deaths
Council ramps up koala conservation, installing 49 roadside escape hatches after a successful trial recorded zero fatalities at fitted sites. The devices help koalas and wildlife safely exit road corridors, with more installations planned across the region.
Burn-offs start before bushfire season
Hazard reduction burns are underway across Moreton Bay, with sites on Bribie Island and Albany Creek already targeted to reduce bushfire risk and protect communities.
Movie joins turtle awareness expo
Moreton Bay Turtle Expo returns with a movie and free family events to celebrate local wildlife and community engagement.
Tiny ‘warriors’ to tackle weeds
A new Samford facility will release thousands of beetles and bugs to combat invasive weeds, protecting native wildlife and vital SEQ ecosystems.
Award for Moreton Bay wildlife program
City of Moreton Bay wins national award for wildlife road safety program, which provides critical infrastructure designed to keep wildlife off roads.
