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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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Litter bugs urged to bin bad habits
More than two thousand volunteers removed over seven tonnes of litter across 160 sites in Moreton Bay clean-up. Vapes, tyres and car parts were collected as officials urge residents to bin bad habits and help protect the environment.
Ready for biggest clean-up
Hundreds of volunteers will pull on gloves at more than 30 sites on Sunday as the Moreton Bay region joins Clean Up Australia Day.
Turning trash to trees with record result
Woodford Folk Festival 2025–26 saved a record-breaking 120,000 containers from landfill, smashing the previous year's collection of 90,000 containers.
Learn about echidnas at Deception Bay forum
A free echidna conservation forum is coming to Deception Bay, featuring wildlife scientist Dr Kate Dutton-Regester and local research in South-East Queensland.
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.
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.
Play it safe on the water this summer
With more than 120,000 visitors to Lake Samsonvale each summer, Seqwater is urging people to play it safe. Here are some top safety tips + information on how to receive updates.
Big milestone for youth program
PCYC Caboolture recently celebrated 10,000 attendances at its After Dark program. It’s a significant milestone and reflection of the difference the initiative is having. Here are the details.
Fishing tips: Moreton Bay in December
Time to get some fresh seafood for Christmas! Here's expert tips on what's biting where and how to catch a feed this December.
Surprise result in eDNA survey
A monitoring project has revealed platypus are more widespread in the City of Moreton Bay than first thought.
