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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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$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”.
Target set for net zero
Moreton Bay City Council has adopted a roadmap and target date for reaching net zero community emissions.
‘Platypus Whisperer’ to speak at forum
Learn more about the unique platypus, from a man who has dedicated his life to studying the fascinating egg-laying mammal, during a free forum at Deception Bay. Here are the details.
World-first vaccine for koalas
An ecology and veterinary centre in the Moreton Bay region has helped develop a world-first vaccine to save koalas.
Dan's pump station mural unveiled
Unitywater has unveiled a vivid mural showing Moreton Bay’s wildlife on its brick wastewater pump station in Bray Park.
What's that smell? Here's the answer
Investigations have uncovered one cause of the “rotten egg” smell being reported in some Moreton Bay coastal suburbs.
