Pets & Animals

23 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...

11 December 2025

The bill gets bigger

AN innovative platypus monitoring project has revealed the species’ distribution in Moreton Bay is more widespread than first thought, finding they are paddling around in at least 37 creeks and rivers in the region. Moreton Bay Council recently compl...

10 December 2025

Koala killed in clearing

THE State Government has launched an investigation into Moreton Bay Council’s Youngs Crossing upgrade, after tree clearing works caused the death of at least one koala last month. Council confirmed reports that a koala, known by locals as Seymour, wa...

3 December 2025

90-year-old vet laws get a rewrite

THE State Government is launching a review into the almost 90-year-old vet legislation to modernise the outlined veterinary practices and bring pet care to a higher standard. The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1936 regulates the qualifications and registrat...

26 November 2025

Concerns over tree clearing secrecy

MOUNT Mee residents are demanding transparency after the State Government denied a Right to Information (RTI) request over tree clearing on the grounds it “could spark significant public debate”. The two century-old trees, located along a stretch of ...

12 November 2025

$15m wildlife hospital approved for Dakabin

A DEDICATED wildlife hospital will soon be built in the City of Moreton Bay, with the State Government confirming $15 million in funding for the critical project and Council granting a $1 per year lease for its establishment at Dakabin. The Moreton B...

5 November 2025

Pet injuries more than double in 2025

AUSTRALIA'S pets are facing more dangers than ever, with injury claims soaring 62 per cent this year, making accidents the fastest-rising threat to our furry family members. From swallowed toxins to shattered limbs, vet bills are blowing out to cover...

5 November 2025

Showcasing the future of Moreton marine life

THE future of Moreton Bay’s marine environment will take centre stage next week when leading scientists, environmental advocates and community members come together for the Moreton Bay Sea Country Showcase. The half-day event, hosted in collaboration...

29 May 2025

More dog parks for Moreton

With 68 DOLAs already established across the City, Council is proposing to expand the network to meet current and future community needs. Mayor Peter Flannery said more dog off-leash areas will support responsible pet ownership by providing spaces wh...