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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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Putting nature into nature strips
Green thumbs are being encouraged to start verge gardens with a new set of resources from Moreton Bay City Council.
Tackling mozzies from the air
The first aerial mosquito spraying of the summer season was conducted over the weekend.
Fishing tips: Moreton Bay fishing in November
It's warming up and so is the fishing! Here are our expert tips for November - what's biting, where to find then and how to catch them.
Giant turtle marks start of season
More than 300 people formed an image of a giant turtle on Woorim Beach to mark the start of nesting season on Bribie Island.
Lease deal for new hospital
Moreton Bay Wildlife Hospital Foundation has been given a $1 per annum peppercorn lease to establish its new facility at Dakabin.
$15 million boost for wildlife hospital
A dedicated wildlife hospital will be built in the City of Moreton Bay, with $15 million funding confirmed today for the critical project.
Moreton Bay bioblitz under way
Residents and community groups across Moreton Bay are being urged to join the Great Southern Bioblitz, which started today.
Experts gather for Moreton Bay Sea Country Showcase
Marine ecology expert Dr Ben Gilby is among 10 researchers who will share their knowledge and shine a light on the work being done to protect Moreton Bay during an event at Petrie next month. Here are the details.
Event to showcase Moreton Bay research
Researchers, community members, industry, environmental managers and decision makers will come together to discuss the latest in marine research at the Moreton Bay Sea Country Showcase at Petrie next month. Here are the details.
Community plans to fight back
Community taskforces in three areas of Moreton Bay have drafted Local Resilience Plans to help tackle “coastal hazards”.
