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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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"Dangerous" moves in fire ant battle
Alarm bells are ringing in Moreton Bay and beyond over “dangerous misinformation and disinformation” which is affecting work to eradicate fire ants.
Moreton Bay's new seagrass meadows
Unitywater has started planting seagrass across seven sites in Moreton Bay’s Marine Park to test reducing nutrient levels in local waterways.
How to get free native plants in Moreton Bay
City of Moreton Bay residential property owners can apply for a free native plant voucher via Moreton Bay City Council. Here’s how
Gardening inspired Aussie Christmas decorations
It’s beginning to look a lot like a true blue Aussie Christmas in my home this year with Mother Nature inspiring my decorating style with a bounty of fragrant and colourful additions to my décor and gifts. Here's how to create your own
Please ... pause before you plant
Unitywater is asking residents to pause before they plant, with more than 30 per cent of wastewater pipe blockages and overflows caused by tree roots.
Prepare now for storm season
Moreton Bay residents are being told to Plan-Prepare-Survive ahead of a “potentially wetter-than-normal severe weather season".
Focus on kangaroos at forum
Want to know more about kangaroo behaviour, movement and physiology? A forum will be held at Deception Bay Environmental Hub next week with an expert who will reveal what she knows. Here are the details
Forum discusses koala conservation
About 30 people attended the first of a series of Environmental Sustainability Community Awareness Forums.
Petition launches to save Bray Park koalas
A group of residents and a volunteer-run koala rescue group have launched a petition in a bid to convince Moreton Bay City Council to amend plans to upgrade John Bray Park.
Join in Great Southern BioBlitz
Nature-lovers and eco warriors are being urged to take part in the Great Southern BioBlitz from September 20-23. There’s plenty happening in the City of Moreton Bay. Here’s the details
