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Pitching in to help Moreton Bay’s koalas
Moreton Bay students and volunteers will plant hundreds of koala food trees for National Tree Planting Day, helping restore habitat and protect Moreton Bay koalas for future generations.
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.
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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.
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.
