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Cyclone Alfred crossed over the Moreton Bay islands, off Brisbane, early Saturday morning and was downgraded to a tropical low about 6am Saturday, but it still packed a punch. Trees are down, about 250,000 are without power and areas are flooded. The system is expected to move inland over the next 12 to 24 hours, bringing heavy rainfall which could lead to life-threatening flooding. 🎬 by Kym Agius 📻 ABC Emergency will broadcast regular warnings on ABC Radio. Make sure you have a battery-operat

Big news for Moreton Bay’s wildlife! 🐨🦘 A dedicated wildlife hospital and education hub will soon be built right here in City of Moreton Bay with $15 million in funding confirmed for the project by the State Government at today’s Leaders’ Forum. The new facility will mean injured animals like koalas, wallabies and sugar gliders can be treated locally rather than being driven up to two hours just for care. Read more 👉 https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/News/Media/Funding-locked-in-for-building-

27,000 sick, injured or orphaned wildlife are cared for and treated by RSPCA QLD each year. That’s why we’re delivering 5 new and expanded wildlife hospitals to boost our wildlife hospital network. These include: 🐨 3 new hospitals at Redlands, Southport and Moreton Bay 🦘 2 facilities redeveloped at Currumbin and off the coast of Cairns It’s helping to look after our wildlife in need and a wonderful example of collective action when government, community and supporters come together. And it’s a