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Suspected bird flu on Moreton Island
Queensland’s first suspected H5 bird flu case has been detected in a wild seabird on Moreton Island, with authorities urging the public to report sick or dead birds and avoid contact.
Making a splash at Grace Lutheran Primary School with two new pools
Work has started on an exciting addition to Grace Lutheran Primary School in Clontarf - a brand new, state-of-the-art aquatic precinct..
Ekka public holiday date for Moreton Bay
Moreton Bay residents can enjoy a long weekend on Monday, August 10, for the 2026 Ekka public holiday, with the Caboolture Family Fun Day offering free rides and family entertainment.
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.
Appeal lodged in golf course battle
An appeal has been lodged against Moreton Bay City Council’s refusal of a proposed driving range at the former North Lakes Golf Course, with the dispute now heading to court.
Bucket-list cruises for over-50s
Discover six bucket-list cruises for 2026/27, from Alaska and the Kimberley to Europe’s Christmas markets, with expert advice from Cruiseabout North Lakes.
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Council monitors flying fox health as temperatures soar
With the mercury soaring this weekend, Moreton Bay Regional Council is ready to respond to heat-stressed wildlife and is already monitoring flying fox colonies.
Queens Beach Dog Off-Leash Trial likely to end
A dog off-leash area trial at Scarborough’s Queens Beach North is expected to end after a vote scheduled for next week’s Moreton Bay Regional Council meeting.
New trees and fences protect koalas
Koalas in Kallangur and Murrumba Downs will benefit from three new sites for tree planting, along with almost a kilometre of new fencing.
Making region accessible to all
The Moreton Bay Region is a stunning place to explore and a new website aims to make this easier for all of us, particularly visitors and residents with disabilities.
Woodfordia’s Bushtime a ‘world-first’
Woodford Folk Festival has launched a world-first innovative and ambitious arts camp experience, after being forced to cancel its multi-award-winning festival due to COVID-19 uncertainty, social distancing and travel restrictions.
‘Exciting’ sightings at reserve
The green shoots of recovery at North Lakes Reserve are not only being seen at ground level, according to the Mango Hill and North Lakes Environmental Group (MHANLEG).
Moreton Bay pool price freeze for 12 months
Entry prices at the Moreton Bay Region’s swimming pools are being frozen for the next 12 months.
Simply the best way to hit water
Moreton Bay Jet Ski owner Ken Jeffreys has his eye on making a Pumicestone Passage jet ski tour adventure a Best of Queensland experience, and convincing more of us that winter is the best season to enjoy it.
Osprey chicks hatch at Griffin
Osprey chicks have joined the family at this Griffin osprey nest – to the delight of their parents and visitors to Osprey House Environment Centre.
Trail bikes on trial in Mango Hill, North Lakes
Police from the Mango Hill North Lakes station are swapping road motorbikes for trail bikes to get around the Moreton Bay Region’s bushland, parks, rail corridors and cycle paths.
