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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.
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.
Wild discoveries of citizen scientists
Citizen scientists are helping uncover rare and invasive plant species across Moreton Bay using the iNaturalist app, including Tropical Soda Apple and endangered native flora, supporting conservation, research, and local biodiversity protection.
Huge tree taken down on Scarborough foreshore
An 80-year-old fig tree at Scarborough Beach foreshore has been removed by Moreton Bay City Council after severe decline from a fungal pathogen, marking the end of an era for a much-loved local landmark with decades of community memories.
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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.
Tree root trouble in Moreton Bay
Two Moreton Bay suburbs are among the worst for tree roots blocking wastewater pipes, according to Unitywater.
Helping wildlife feel at home
Moreton Bay Wildlife Hospital Foundation has teamed up with AVID Property Group – which has started construction of Elan in Warner – to help local wildlife.
$4.8 million clubhouse construction begins
Work has officially started on construction of a modern and accessible softball clubhouse at Kippa-Ring’s Talobilla Park. Here are the details.
Green light for bay beach changes
Changes are being made to dog off-leash and recreation areas along a popular Moreton Bay beach.
