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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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Act now before bushfire season
Moreton Bay residents are urged to prepare their homes as the new bushfire season approaches.
Make a difference on National Tree Day
More than 150 volunteers are expected to help plant 4000 native trees, shrubs and vines on National Tree Day this weekend. Here are the details and how to get involved.
Priority list for buyback scheme
More environmentally sensitive land is to be bought for conservation and restoration by Moreton Bay City Council.
Funding boost to help waterways
More than $4.8 million funding has been secured to restore and revitalise key waterways in the Moreton Bay region.
Learn about waterbugs at free forum
Small but mighty waterbugs will be in the spotlight at the next free forum at Deception Bay Environmental Hub. Here are the details.
Focus on crocs at free eco forum
A researcher studying the movement, behaviour and diet of estuarine crocodiles will share her knowledge at a free eco forum this week. Here are the details.
Shark expert at Sunrise
Shark expert Maddison Cross will be the guest speaker at this week’s Rotary Club of Redcliffe Sunrise meeting.
Health warning over contact with dead bat
Metro North Public Health Unit is recommending anyone who had contact with a bat on Monday near at school on the Redcliffe Peninsula to seek medical attention. Here are the details
"Recognise this historic moment"
Moreton Bay City Council has been urged to “stick to its unanimously agreed position” over off-leash areas on a popular beach.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Going door-to-door
Emergency services are today door-knocking low-lying areas of Moreton Bay region which may be “flood impacted” by high tide and severe weather.
