Bribie Island Turtle Trackers - BITTs

14/08/2026

13/08/2026

URGENT UPDATE
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Bird flu (Avian influenza)

25/07/2026

BE AWARE:
A national test of AusAlert, Australia’s new emergency warning system, will be sent to compatible mobile phones, smart watches and tablets on Monday 27 July 2026. If you receive the alert, you do not need to do anything. It is only a test.
What is happening
AusAlert is due to launch in October 2026. Before it launches, the Australian Government will run a national test to check how the system works across Australia and help people recognise an AusAlert message.
What to expect
• Most compatible mobile phones, and some smart watches and tablets, will receive the test alert.
• The alert will vibrate and play a siren-like warning sound for about 10 seconds.
• A message will appear on the screen and clearly say it is a test.
• The exact appearance may vary depending on your computer, phone, tablet or operating system

At the time of the test, a single Critical AusAlert test will be sent to every mobile device in Australia. Everyone with a compatible phone or other device in Australia can expect to receive the alert.

12/07/2026

Did you know - not all planned burns look the same 🤔

Many of Queensland’s plants and ecosystems rely on a healthy dose of fire in the right conditions to regenerate and thrive, but beneficial burns can look very different from one landscape to another.

QPWS is currently making the most of favourable weather to undertake planned burns in coastal areas. These planned burns can seem intense and put up more smoke when compared to woodland prescribed burns.

While this might look a bit concerning, it’s all part of the plan. Queensland’s coastal heath vegetation is fire-adapted and needs fire to trigger germination and flourish.

If conditions are too mild, coastal heath won’t carry fire at all, meaning it misses out on the benefits from the planned burn.

Rangers work with these anticipated fire behaviours and consider a wide range of factors including wind direction and speed, temperature, fuel moisture, humidity, topography, lighting patterns and timing to achieve the best outcomes for the environment while reducing bushfire risk for nearby communities.

Planned burns will continue in protected areas this winter, weather depending. You can stay updated with local QPWS fire activities by visiting Park Alerts: https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/park-alerts

09/07/2026

Be aware.

🔥Planned burn notification

City of Moreton Bay has received advice from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) advising that they will be conducting a planned burn in the Bribie Island National Park (Banksia Beach) between Friday 10 July and Saturday 11 July 2026. The planned burn activities include active fire, site containment and monitoring over consecutive days, with smoke visible and affecting the area.

The burn is being undertaken to reduce the volume of bushland fuel, thereby reducing potential bushfire hazards.

Smoke is likely to be generated during the burn. This may cause some inconvenience; however, all attempts will be made to limit any adverse impacts on nearby residents.

What you should do

If you have asthma or other breathing difficulties, reduce outdoor activities when smoke levels are high. If shortness of breath or coughing develops, take advised medical precautions or seek medical advice.
Keep doors and windows closed and set air-conditioners to recirculate to prevent smoke entering homes.
Remove washing from clothes lines.
Ensure pets have a protected area.
If driving through smoke, vehicles must slow down, keep windows up and turn headlights on.
Sightseers must keep away from the burns for their own safety.
Impacts
No properties are at risk.
Smoke can make it hard for some people to breathe.
Smoke can make it hard to see when you are driving.
Some roads may be closed.
More Information

If your life is at risk, call 000.
For further information on this burn visit QPWS Park Alerts, call the Walkabout Creek office of QPWS on (07) 3164 3600 or email [email protected] .
For all warnings and updates, visit QLD Fire Department Current Bushfire Warnings and Incidents.
Find out how to get ready for a bushfire on the QFD website under Prepare - Bushfire.
For local information, warnings and emergency news, go to Council's Disaster Dashboard.
For road closures, visit the QLD Traffic website or call 13 19 40.
City of Moreton Bay is encouraging local residents to make sure they are prepared. More advice about getting you and your family bushfire prepared is available from www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/disaster.

05/07/2026

BE AWARE!!
While walking our beaches Team BITTs would like everyone to be aware of any sick or deceased birds.
PLEASE Urgently report to freecall 24 hour hotline 1800 675 888
Thankyou.

If you notice sick or dead birds or other animals, you should not touch them. If there are multiple dead birds or other animals, take photos or a video.Record your location and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

30/06/2026

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Found a turtle? Don't push it back into the water, it could be sick or injured. Contact one of the Bribie Island Turtle Trackers trained volunteers to help.

15/06/2026

Happy World Sea Turtle Day.

Happy World Sea Turtle Day 🐢

09/06/2026

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29/05/2026

HAPPENING NOW. Come on down
The BITTs team thank the iconic Bluey’s Pub management for offering to donate to the BITTs, proceeds from their new Friday Night Meat Tray Raffles. Of course the excellent meat on the trays comes from Woorim s renowned local butcher. Woorim Beach Family Meats.
Thank you to all involved.