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27-Jul-2019 Recognise a local hero

The Queensland Community Achievement Awards are designed to encourage, acknowledge and reward the valuable contributions individuals, communities and businesses are making throughout Queensland... Read More

20-Jul-2019 Plant a tree for National Tree Day!

Next Sunday 28 July is National Tree Day! Let’s celebrate our local environment, which is so bountiful in diverse and beautiful trees! Why.. Read More

20-Jul-2019 What are YOU doing to reduce plastic waste?

It’s FANTASTIC PLASTIC-FREE JULY and Wildlife Queensland is offering the chance to WIN! Tell them what you’re doing to reduce plastic waste this July.. Read More

20-Jul-2019 CWCN General Meeting

Our colleagues at the Cubberla Witton Catchment Group are holding their general meeting on Tuesday 30 July. The meeting will include Howard Briggs.. Read More

14-Jul-2019 Are small dirt mounds ruining your lawn?

If unsightly mounds of dirt have been appearing on your lawn lately, we may be able to identify the culprit! A little-known but.. Read More

13-Jul-2019 Herbicide training next Sunday

The next working bee for our Section 3 Huntington Tuckett bushcare group will include some basic herbicide training to be provided by Andrew Wallace.. Read More

13-Jul-2019 Bushcare Persian style

Our Huntington/Tuckett bushcare group had another very  successful working bee on Sunday, with 15 people attending. Here is a report from group leader.. Read More

12-Jul-2019 Invitation for members

Norman Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee has invited members of the Moggill Creek Catchment to their August General Meeting on Monday 5th August. Sue.. Read More

06-Jul-2019 Salute a Coot!

In July’s issue of Feather Fascination, local birder and MCCG member Jim Butler introduces us to the Eurasian Coot. This small black waterbird is.. Read More

06-Jul-2019 Seminar: our declining koala populations

Brisbane City Council’s next Biodiversity Seminar will  be held on Thursday 11 July.  Join special guest speaker, Professor Darryl Jones, as he explores.. Read More

02-Jul-2019 Members check your emails!

Your Winter newsletter is hot off the press and should  be sitting in your inbox now! Our sincere thanks to editor Cathi Lawrence.. Read More

01-Jul-2019 View 2020 Brisbane’s Wild West Calendar entries

There is an opportunity to view and vote on the 75 images submitted for the 2020 Brisbane’s Wild West Calendar on Wednesday 17.. Read More

29-Jun-2019 Persisting platypus – wonderful talk at our mid year meeting!

Tamielle Blunt from the University of Queensland gave a wonderful talk about platypus and our platypus surveys at our 2019 mid year meeting... Read More

29-Jun-2019 Moggill Creek Catchment Tour 2019

On Sunday 16th June, MCCG hosted a very successful tour of the Moggill Creek catchment organised by Brisbane City Council (BCC). The tour.. Read More

29-Jun-2019 More Kids Day Photos!!!!

We’re pleased to share more photos from Kids Day at the Cottage 2019, courtesy of Dale Borgelt and Jim Pope. They certainly show.. Read More

24-Jun-2019 Date claimer: MCCG mid year Public Meeting

Our mid year Public Meeting will be held:  Thursday night 27 June at Brookfield Hall, commencing 7.15pm YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US!.. Read More

22-Jun-2019 Wanted: Miconia

Have you seen Miconia growing in Queensland? Native to  tropical America, miconia is a restricted invasive plant under the Biosecurity Act, 2014. Miconia.. Read More

19-Jun-2019 Platypus Alert !!!!

We’ve just received news of a platypus sighting at a spot where (to our best knowledge) platypus have not been sighted before. This.. Read More

14-Jun-2019 Bird Walk in Indooroopilly/Fig Tree Pocket Rainbow Forest and beyond!

Join our CWCN colleagues for a walk through one of their oldest and wonderfully successful rehabilitation sites at Rainbow Forest on Saturday 22.. Read More

14-Jun-2019 CWCN Moore Park Bushcare Launch

CWCN’s new Moore Park Bushcare Group is holding a public launch on Saturday June 29 at Moore Park, commencing at midday. The group has.. Read More

09-Jun-2019 Kids Day at the Cottage 2019

Nothing is better than seeing kids have fun! And  there  was  SO MUCH FUN!  … at this year’s Kids Day at the Cottage. Lots.. Read More

07-Jun-2019 Breaking news: New green bridge for Bellbowrie

Five new “green bridges” are being proposed for Brisbane. One of these will cross the river between Bellbowrie and Wacol. Green bridges are.. Read More

05-Jun-2019 KIDS DAY AT THE COTTAGE – Sunday 9 June

KEEP 9 JUNE FREE – FUN IN THE SUN! From 10am till 1pm at The Cottage (very end of Gold Creek Road) The.. Read More

04-Jun-2019 Let’s talk about Tawnies

The Tawny Frogmouth is undeniably one of the most beloved birds in Australia. Most of us have come across one of these birds.. Read More

31-May-2019 Climate Week QLD

Climate Week QLD will showcase how our state is moving  towards a low-carbon, clean growth future and building a community of action to.. Read More

31-May-2019 Green Heart Fair this Sunday 2 June

If you’re passionate about living a sustainable lifestyle, why not consider a day out with the family the Green Heart Fair on Sunday.. Read More

27-May-2019 CWCN Workshop: Threatened Species – 15 June

The Cubberla-Witton Catchments Network (CWCN) is holding a workshop on Saturday 15 June featuring “Threatened Species“. The recently published landmark UN Global Assessment.. Read More

26-May-2019 Wilderness Retreat for 15 to 30-something year olds!

Intrepid Landcare is not your usual Landcare group. They are “an adventurous organisation that empowers young people to lead on stuff that matters,.. Read More

24-May-2019 Feral deer

The MCCG has been approached by a student from the University of Queensland who is carrying out a project on feral deer in.. Read More

24-May-2019 Richmond Birdwing Butterfly-Northern Habitat Corridor Launch

The Richmond Birdwing Conservation Network (RBCN) is teaming up with the Samford Eco-Corridor to open a new Richmond birdwing butterfly habitat eco-corridor between Samford.. Read More

24-May-2019 e-liminating your e-waste

Don’t travel all the way to Willawong!  A local charity in Kenmore Hills accepts all sorts of e-waste – in their own words:.. Read More

23-May-2019 McKay Brook working bee changes

This is a heads up from Bryan:   OUR NEXT WORKING BEE WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY 26 MAY FROM 8.30am – 11.00am! This.. Read More

19-May-2019 Another amazing birding site in our catchment!

In a new Bush Bites article, our very own local bird expert Jim Butler introduces us to another fabulous birding location in our catchment... Read More

16-May-2019 Fire Forum – Tuesday 11 June

The South East Queensland Fire and Biodiversity Consortium (SEQFBC) has teamed up with the Ecological Society of Australia to celebrate its 20th birthday.. Read More

14-May-2019 NEWS ALERT: McKAY BROOK WORKING BEE CANCELLED

Due to the Brookfield Show, the McKay Brook working bee scheduled for Sunday 19 May has been cancelled. The next working bee will.. Read More

05-May-2019 Now is the perfect time ….

… to spot a Rose Robin! These beautiful little birds are currently migrating up from the southern states to escape the cold weather... Read More

01-May-2019 Fig Tree Pocket birdwalk – 25 May

Our colleagues at the Cubberla-Witton Catchments Network (CWCN) are running a series of bird walks. Everyone is welcome! The first will be held.. Read More

30-Apr-2019 MCCG stall catches everyone’s attention

Our recent stall at the Kenmore Village drew much attention from shoppers. The whole display was aimed at people who care about our.. Read More

30-Apr-2019 CWCN Workshop: Small native mammals

The Cubberla-Witton Catchments Network (CWCN) is holding a workshop on Saturday 18 May featuring “Small Native Mammals“. Small mammals, generally described as ‘small,.. Read More

23-Apr-2019 Anzac Tree Daisy – time to spray or slash!

These days we often describe things as  “EVENTS.”   Rain events, storm events, flood events – it’s the language of our times. Well, here’s.. Read More

23-Apr-2019 Native Plants Market – Saturday 11 May

There will be a Native Plants Market this Saturday 11 May at Grovely TAFE, via Woking Street Grovely. The market will run from 9am.. Read More

22-Apr-2019 It’s Showtime!!!!

YES! That wonderful weekend of the year has rolled around again! IT’S BROOKFIELD SHOW TIME!!!!  The show runs from Friday 17th till Sunday.. Read More

22-Apr-2019 Say hello!

The MCCG is holding an information stand at the Kenmore Village on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 April. Come and say hello! If.. Read More

17-Apr-2019 If you’re mechanically minded, WE NEED YOU!

We are seeking a special volunteer!   We need a Quartermaster/Equipment Supervisor. The person we’re looking for will have some mechanical skills and knowledge of.. Read More

14-Apr-2019 Spring in Autumn

The recent rains have created an unusual situation around the catchment which may be escaping our attention. It seems many of our local.. Read More

14-Apr-2019 Habitat Brisbane Orientation Day

Members, keep Sunday the 26th of May free! It’s the date of Habitat Brisbane’s Orientation Day. This year it is being held at.. Read More

13-Apr-2019 How the Easter Bilby was born

The Easter Bilby campaign was created in 1991 to draw the nation’s attention to conservation efforts to save the Greater Bilby. You may.. Read More

12-Apr-2019 EASTER SUNDAY WORKING BEES

Please note that the following working bees planned for Easter Sunday 21 April have been postponed to Sunday 28 April: Section 2 –.. Read More

07-Apr-2019 Purple Swamphens in ancient Greece!

For most of us the Purple Swamphen is a familiar sight. They are abundant in parklands and by our waterways, foraging in reeds.. Read More

06-Apr-2019 Members – sharpen your social media skills!

Brisbane City Council is offering free training to catchment group members. Its focus is social media and marketing in the digital space. The.. Read More

31-Mar-2019 Join the Cooloola BioBlitz!!!

The Fraser Island Defenders Organisation and Cooloola Coastcare is running a 3-day BioBlitz from 3.30 Friday 17 May through to 3.30 Sunday. The BioBlitz is.. Read More

31-Mar-2019 Do birds have personalities?

What do you think? If you’ve ever reflected on the natural cheekiness of a rainbow lorikeet or the inquisitive nature of a noisy.. Read More

26-Mar-2019 Gold Creek Waterway Health Assessment Training – get in quickly!

This workshop is part of the Waterway Health Assessment Training (WHAT) provided by Council’s Creek Catchment Program.  Aquatic Ecologist Natalie Toon will guide.. Read More

24-Mar-2019 Lights out!

It’s Earth Hour 2019!   Are you switching off? Every year millions of people in over 180 countries switch off their lights in March for.. Read More

24-Mar-2019 Watch our Gardening Australia segment!

ABC TV has generously allowed us to share the recent Gardening Australia segment in which our own Adrian Webb does a stellar job.. Read More

23-Mar-2019 Off-road cycling locations in Brisbane

Brisbane City Council is creating a city-wide plan which aims to provide off-road cycling facilities for children, adults, and families within bushland reserves.. Read More

23-Mar-2019 Mt Coot-tha zipline appeal

Western suburbs residents may be interested to learn of an appeal lodged recently against the Brisbane City Council approval to build ziplines, walking.. Read More

17-Mar-2019 Check out our Gardening Australia segment!

The MCCG featured in a recent episode of the ABC’s “Gardening Australia”. Head to our Facebook page to see an impressively crafted segment.. Read More

16-Mar-2019 Fire information night for locals

Learn how to prepare your property with practical fire management advice from Rural Fire Service, the SEQ Fire and Biodiversity Consortium, and the.. Read More

15-Mar-2019 Best newsletter yet!

Our Autumn 2019 newsletter is arguably our best one yet! DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR: put the kids to bed early, grab a drink of.. Read More

12-Mar-2019 800 plants!

We are having a special planting session of 800 plants  on Sunday 31 March !!!  Brisbane City Council has prepared the area with mulch and dug.. Read More

12-Mar-2019 Alert: outbreak of fungal disease in Eastern Water dragons

Our colleagues at the Pullen Pullen Catchments Group have reported a scientific alert regarding an outbreak of a severe skin disease caused by.. Read More

10-Mar-2019 Unremarkable in appearance …

but SO beautifully adapted to “soak up the pooled liquid nectar stored in flowers!” Welcome to the world of the Brown Honeyeater! This.. Read More

06-Mar-2019 Climate Change in your Backyard

A free public forum will be held at Kenmore Library  on Sunday 17 March from 2pm to 5pm. The event consists of a.. Read More

04-Mar-2019 MCCG features on Gardening Australia!

Grab some pizza and switch on the TV this Friday night! (8 March) And be sure to tune into the ABC’s Gardening Australia at 7.30pm!.. Read More

03-Mar-2019 My love of birds

Have you found your passion? Our latest Bush Bites  article is a delight! Written by Jim Butler, our own avian expert, it describes.. Read More

03-Mar-2019 MEMBERS: time to plant!

The MCCG nursery started from humble beginnings in 1999 under our first co-ordinator Michael Reif. It is now a substantial operation, giving away between.. Read More

01-Mar-2019 A winning opportunity for photographers!

… but hurry, there’s not much time!  This message is for the talented photographers of our catchment. They continue to captivate us with.. Read More

27-Feb-2019 Join something big – change starts with you!

CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY is on again this Sunday and Brisbane City Council is encouraging us to get involved. Every year thousands of.. Read More

24-Feb-2019 Fauna flourishing in the Western Suburbs

Our close neighbour, the Cubberla-Witton Catchment Network (CWCN), recently commissioned a report into fauna in Pullenvale Forest Park. The report was published in.. Read More

23-Feb-2019 Going batty!

Australasian Bat Night is back!  Now in its 6th year, Australasian Bat Night 2019 celebrates the positive aspects of bats and educates people.. Read More

23-Feb-2019 Our urban forests – a talk at Kenmore Library

Join Dr Chris Galbraith from Three Mile Scrub to learn  about the history of this group and celebrate their remarkable restoration work which dates.. Read More

17-Feb-2019 All hands on deck!

Do you want to make a difference? Now is your chance! A few weeks ago, Jim Pope’s Huntington bushcare group successfully planted around 380 native.. Read More

12-Feb-2019 Forecast temp: 32 degrees

It has been 32 degrees in Brisbane for over 30 days in a row! HOW ARE YOU DEALING WITH THE HEAT?  WHAT CHANGES ARE.. Read More

07-Feb-2019 A case of mistaken identity

We recently ran a news item about our Huntington bushcare group. In the space of a single Sunday morning the team planted around.. Read More

05-Feb-2019 Volunteers do us proud (again!)

Another remarkable MCCG achievement !!! Last Sunday 18 volunteers from Jim Pope’s Section 3 Tuckett St Park bushcare group successfully planted around 380.. Read More

05-Feb-2019 Share your knowledge …

Volunteering with us is not always about bushcare! Running a catchment group such as ours requires a multitude of activities and skills. If.. Read More

04-Feb-2019 Moggill District Sport Park opens

Brisbane City Council has announced an open day to celebrate the opening of the Moggill District Sports Park. The new park is located.. Read More

03-Feb-2019 What’s in a name?

Is it “Julgira” … or “Blue Jay” … or “Shufflewing”? maybe it’s a “Summerbird” … …. or is it something else? Click here:.. Read More

02-Feb-2019 Mt Coot-tha zipline DA approved

Brisbane City Council announced that the development application for the controversial Mt Coot-tha Zipline was approved 1 February 2019. More than 3600 submissions.. Read More

28-Jan-2019 Restoring weedy areas and retaining wildlife

Embarking upon a restoration doesn’t necessarily mean destroying habitats for local wildlife. With some simple planning you can carry out your restoration work.. Read More

26-Jan-2019 MCCG – Outstanding Achievement Runner Up!

The MCCG was recently awarded runner up for the Pullenvale Ward Outstanding Achievement award in the Queensland Community Achievement Awards. First place was.. Read More

19-Jan-2019 Time to review the Bio Act

Biosecurity Queensland is inviting your feedback into a review of the Biosecurity Act 2014. This legislation governs how we manage biosecurity threats and operations.. Read More

19-Jan-2019 World Wetlands Day Walk

Grow your lifestyle by exploring our Brisbane waterways!  Celebrate World Wetlands Day (Saturday 2 February) with an informative 2 km guided walk through.. Read More

13-Jan-2019 Declawing Cats Claw

We’re pleased to report welcome news regarding the statewide crusade against Cats Claw Creeper. In partnership with Seqwater, Healthy Land and Water has.. Read More

07-Jan-2019 We’re planting 300 native trees and shrubs!

All on a Sunday morning!  Can you help? Our Chairman Jim Pope reports that his bushcare group (Huntington Section 3) will be planting.. Read More

04-Jan-2019 When is a Honeyeater more than a Honeyeater?

When it eats insects, caterpillars and spiders as well! Read Jim Butler’s January edition of Feather Fascination to learn just which Honeyeater we.. Read More

30-Dec-2018 Could fish sounds be an indicator of river health?

We’re all familiar with the concept of bird song … But it appears that fish can be equally vocal, using a variety of.. Read More

29-Dec-2018 Hey, who are you looking for?

We couldn’t let the New Year arrive without paying tribute to the winner of the Young Person’s category in our 2018 Photo Competition... Read More

29-Dec-2018 Mt Coot-tha Zipline – survey closes 31 December!

There is still time left to lodge feedback regarding the Brisbane City Council’s draft Mt Coot-tha Zipline Land Management Plan. You will find information.. Read More

24-Dec-2018 A wish for you

As 2018 draws to a close, we sincerely extend our thanks to our members and other community folk who have helped the MCCG.. Read More

14-Dec-2018 Hot off the press!

Let us entertain you over the Christmas break! Our Summer 2018 Newsletter is a treasure. For starters, it features a wonderful collection of stories.. Read More

11-Dec-2018 Bushcare summer holiday

Many of our wonderful bushcare volunteers will enjoy a  well deserved break over Christmas! For details about our working bee dates during the.. Read More

10-Dec-2018 Birds on summer holiday

You may not recognise the appearance of the Eastern Koel in this short video of Tim Sigg’s, but if you watch it through.. Read More

06-Dec-2018 CWCN Christmas activities

Each Christmas our Cubberla-Witton Catchment Catchment  Network colleagues never fail to deliver a wonderful program of children’s educational activities. Here’s their invite for 2018:.. Read More

06-Dec-2018 Birds upon Bovines – symbiosis perfected!

The Cattle Egret’s story is so interesting! We have all seen these white birds sitting atop of livestock. And yet, during their breeding.. Read More

02-Dec-2018 Another notable AGM

Our 2018 AGM was held on Monday 26 November at the Brookfield Hall. Our new committee was elected in and we were all.. Read More

27-Nov-2018 A link worth sharing!

Birdlife Australia recently announced the winners of its “2018 Australian Bird Photographer of the Year.”  And the results are stunning! If you enjoy photography,.. Read More

27-Nov-2018 Mt Coot-tha Zipline – what do you think?

Brisbane City Council is inviting community feedback on two major planning components of the proposed Mt Coot-tha Zipline:  the draft Mt Coot-tha Zipline.. Read More

26-Nov-2018 The Rescue Project – What’s your story?

“Have you ever rescued a riverbank?  A tract of bush, native tree or a garden, a waterway, an eroded beach or some farmland?.. Read More

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