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Nature’s New Neighbours: Oyster Reefs Reviving the Pine River

Along the Pine River near Murrumba Downs and Griffin, an important environmental restoration project is underway beneath the waterline. What began as a small trial almost two years ago has shown promising early results in supporting waterway health through nature-based solutions. The initiative, led by Unitywater in partnership with the University of the Sunshine Coast…

Tracking the Tides: Coastal Watchers of Moreton Bay

At 6:00 a.m., when the tide slips away from the Clontarf foreshore, a small group walks the edge of Hays Inlet. They carry basic monitoring tools such as cameras and notebooks, similar to those used by volunteer groups in the area. These are the Coastal Watchers—locals who have become part of a growing movement of…

Moreton Bay Tightens Rules on Granny Flats as Council Moves to Manage Growth

Moreton Bay residents hoping to build a granny flat on their property are facing stricter planning rules after the City of Moreton Bay introduced tighter controls on secondary dwellings. The new measures, part of the council’s Better Housing Amendment, are designed to manage rapid population growth and preserve neighbourhood character across the expanding region. The…