EnviroMatters Magazine Spr-Sum 2024-25

2 | Environment Matters

MAYOR’S MESSAGE Sustainable Ipswich is a highlight of the calendar each October. It celebrates actions we can take as individuals, and a community, for a cleaner, greener Ipswich. Council is making progress in this space, from introducing the on-demand FLEXiSKiP service to designing state-of-the-art resource recovery centres. We all have a role in creating a more sustainable city – join us! Mayor Teresa Harding City of Ipswich Koala hospital records show that more than 300 koalas are killed on the roads in South-East Queensland each year. Many more deaths are likely to go unreported. Slow down when you see a wildlife or koala sign I’M OUT & ABOUT LOOKING FOR LOVE It’s breeding season Please watch out for koalas when driving

CHAIR’S MESSAGE Warmer weather is a peak time for wild animal activity. Whether it has fur, feather or scales it’s likely on the move. Most of this activity is seasonal, from the influx of ‘little red’ flying foxes at local roosts, to the increased swooping behaviours of breeding birds. Stay alert for wildlife, particularly on our roads at times such as dawn and dusk. Cr Jim Madden Environment and Sustainability Chairperson Sign up at Ipswich.qld.gov.au/subscribe WANT TO RECEIVE ENVIRONMENT MATTERS NEWS DIRECTLY TO YOUR INBOX?

Report injured or dead koalas on the roadside Keep a wildlife rescue kit in your boot.

I’M OUT & ABOUT LOOKING FOR LOVE It’s breeding season

Find out more at Wildlife Watcher I’M OUT & ABOUT LOOKING FOR LOVE It’s breeding season

Please watch out for koalas when driving

Please watch out for koalas when driving

Have you spotted a koala crossing the road? Scan for ways you can help.