Welcome to October's my.Wildlife, your regular update on Wildlife Queensland and wildlife in Queensland. Congratulations to the winners of last month's competition who each win a copy of Damon Ramsey's  Rainforest of Tropical Australia. The first three randomly selected correct answers were from Brad Dreis, Lexie Webster and Helen Hoelscher who answered cassowary, brush turkey and spectacled flying fox.

Book now for the first Batty Boat Cruise of the season on Sunday 2 November – don't miss out. Come to the party and help us celebrate the 45th birthday of Wildlife Australia Magazine – more details in diary section below.

Disappointment with Moreton Bay Zoning Plan

Wildlife Queensland was disappointed with the Queensland government’s final zoning plan for Moreton Bay Marine Park announced on 19 October.

The final Plan commits to approximately 16 percent protection, far short of the amounts recorded in scientific literature of between 20 - 40 percent.

Check out our website for more information

No more North Bank

The North Bank proposed development has been cancelled by the Premier. The Government claimed it listened to the 93% of the 2275 submissions opposed to the project in its present form. Major concerns included development in the river and the impact of buildings on views and the historic precinct.

The Deputy Premier suggested that it was better to wait until the Riverside Expressway went underground and then the river could be given back to the people. In the interim safety issues would be addressed. Read more.

Toward Q2 – Tomorrow's Queensland

The Queensland Government has released a planning document: Toward Q2: Tomorrow's Queensland.

Join the birdbath study

Professor Darryl Jones of Griffith University is inviting everyone to submit details of observations of their backyard birdbath, whether you live in the suburbs, regions, rural area or inner city.

Batty Boat Cruise season is here.

Book now and go on our first Batty Boat Cruise of the season on Sunday 2 November. These are the most popular wildlife cruises on the Brisbane River.

Yes, I want to go on a Batty Boat Cruise
Tell me more about Batty Boat Cruises

Did you give peace a dance?

As the chosen charity of this year's Earthdance SEQ, Wildlife Queensland was thrilled to receive $3000 from the proceeds of this wonderful event.

Earthdance SEQ continues to grow in attendance and support each year - the event was enjoyed by all participants, mostly due to the solid crew of volunteers. The ED crew and WPSQ would like to thank everyone for their support of Earthdance SEQ.

Stock routes new website

The Stock Routes Coalition has a brand new website full of information and opportunities to have your say on the future of the stock route network in Queensland and NSW. Wildlife Queensland is a major stakeholder in the Stock Routes Coalition.

Save our Stockroutes
What WPSQ says about stock routes

For your diary

Join our special party to celebrate Wildlife Australia Magazine's 45th birthday. Sunday 9 November 6.30 for 7.00pm at Griffith University EcoCentre, Nathan campus Brisbane. Meet the WAM team and contributors and experience the wildlife photography of special guest Michael Snedic. Email if you would like to join the party.

Volunteers wanted to help with counting koalas in the suburbs of Redland City Council. Urban koala surveys ­– held on Sundays in October and November – involve volunteers checking streets, backyards and parks for koalas as part of the Koala Coast surveys. Email Diedre de Villiers to offer your help.

Join a botanical survey with the Wildlife Land Fund. On Sunday 23 November, Bill McDonald,well known botanist and recently appointed Director of Wildlife Land Fund is undertaking a botanical survey of our newly-acquired property at Reesville. What a great opportunity - and it's free!

You can find out more about these events in our diary.

Wildlife Queensland Newsletter

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