Molly the magpie has been returned to its carers and dog friends after a lengthy battle with the Queensland government.
A magpie who gained social media fame for its friendship with two dogs has been returned home after a fight with the Queensland government. Molly the magpie had been surrendered to Queensland authorities by his Gold Coast family in March following complaints the family didn't have a permit to keep the bird.
30am," Queensland Premier Steven Miles confirmed on Monday. The magpie was returned on the condition there is no further commercial gain from the bird, the pair undertake wildlife carer training and that there is ongoing work with the agency to ensure it is receiving the best care and enrichment.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Licence to trill: Molly the magpie returned to Queensland carers after special wildlife permit grantedJuliette Wells and Reece Mortensen are allowed to keep the bird, which had become Instagram famous with their staffy, Peggy, but are forbidden from monetising it
Read more »
Instagram Star Molly the Magpie Returns Home to Carers in QueenslandMolly the magpie, famous for its friendship with a staffy named Peggy, has been reunited with its carers in Queensland after being voluntarily surrendered to authorities. The bird, who has developmental issues, will not be rehabilitated or returned to the wild.
Read more »
Molly the magpie set to be reunited with carers ‘very soon’, Queensland premier saysSteven Miles says ‘good news’ as government finds way for seized bird to be returned to couple and Peggy, their Staffordshire bull terrier
Read more »
Molly, Queensland's internet-famous magpie, to be reunited with Peggy the Bull TerrierQueensland authorities are preparing to return Molly the magpie to the home she shared with Peggy the dog.
Read more »
Major update on Molly the magpie from Queensland premier7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
Family of Molly the magpie and Peggy the dog ‘snubbed’ by Queensland premier7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »