Pets & Animals

4 June 2026

Community rallies behind Bay turtles

Moreton Bay’s marine turtles took centre stage last month as community members gathered for a the Moreton Bay Turtle Expo on May 9, raising awareness of the growing threats facing one of the region’s most iconic species. Hosted by the Environmental S...

30 May 2026

Turtle nesting season brings hope to Moreton

Six of the world’s seven species of marine turtle have been recorded in Moreton Bay and this season there were 26 loggerhead turtle nests recorded on Bribie Island within the Moreton Bay boundary. Rising sand temperatures due to climate change are ma...

22 May 2026

Cost crisis pushes pet surrenders

A national pet adoption campaign is returning to North Lakes this month as rescue groups warn financial pressure is leaving more Australians unable to afford to keep their pets. With nearly 8,000 rescue pets currently searching for homes across Austr...

9 May 2026

Therapy dog helps ease dental anxiety in Burpengary

A BURPENGARY dental clinic is adopting a different approach to tackling one of the biggest barriers to oral health: patient anxiety. Proactive Dental has introduced Winston, a trained therapy dog, to help patients manage anxiety during visits. The in...

6 May 2026

Endangered gliders found at 11 new sites across Moreton

Southern Greater Glider distribution in Moreton Bay is greater than initially thought, with the endangered species having been detected at 11 new locations across the City. The nocturnal marsupial originally only had one known site at Sheep Station C...

26 April 2026

Get ahead of dental disease

DENTAL disease is one of the most common health issues seen in dogs and cats, yet it often flies under the radar for many pet owners. At Kilcoy Vet Clinic, it is something the team deals with every day, and they say early action can make a world of d...

10 April 2026

Insect army set loose

Thousands of insects bred to fight invasive weeds will soon be released across South East Queensland (SEQ), as a new biological control facility in Moreton Bay ramps up efforts to protect waterways and native habitats under increasing environmental p...

29 December 2025

Santa Paws raises funds at local vets

Santa Claus made a special stop at Esk and Fernvale Vets recently, bringing festive cheer to the community while helping raise funds for a good cause. The annual charity Santa photo day saw pets and their owners come together for photos with Santa, w...

26 December 2025

Wallabies on rocky ground

SOMERSET Council has declined to adopt an isolated monitoring program proposed by local conservation group Care4esK for the endangered Brush-Tailed Rock Wallabies on Esk’s Mount Glen Rock, as Council advances plans to develop the site into a multi-us...