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Molly the magpie: Australia debates seizure of Insta-famous bird

The environment department is willing to train Molly's parents to be wildlife carers so that Molly can be reunited with them, according to Premier Steven Miles.
The separation of Molly and Peggy, handled by the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, caused public outcry.
A petition with over 60,000 signatures calls for Molly and Peggy to be reunited.

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BBC News

Molly the magpie: Australia debates seizure of Insta-famous bird

The bird - known by millions online as "Molly" - was removed from its carers by wildlife officials.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

‘There has to be a way’: Queensland government working to reunite Molly the magpie with family, premier says

Steven Miles says environment department ready to provide training to Instagram-famous magpie’s ‘devastated’ carers Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Queensland premier has revealed a magpie could be returned to a Gold Coast family weeks after the bird was separated from its carers and their pet bull terrier.Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen adopted…

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sydney Morning Herald

Queensland premier says government will work with Molly the magpie's owners

Premier Steven Miles says 'common sense needs to prevail' and the government will work with the 'owners' of Instagram star Molly the magpie after it the bird was seized by authorities.

1 month ago·Sydney, Australia

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ABC Australia

Premier Steven Miles says government will 'work with' influencers who illegally raised Molly the magpie

A social media influencer couple that surrendered a bird named Molly to wildlife authorities earlier this month because they did not have the required permits have found the premier and a pro surfer in their corner in attempts to keep her.

1 month ago·Australia

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7NEWS Australia

Major development in push to reunite magpie Molly with dog best friend

Authorities have stepped in as the nation demands a positive outcome.

1 month ago·Australia

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9News

Queensland premier backs Molly the magpie's reunion with pal

Queensland Premier Steven Miles says "common sense needs to prevail" and the government will work with the "owners" of Instagram star Molly the magpie after the bird was seized by authorities.Molly rocketed to fame after she was taken in by Gold Coast photographer Juliette Wells and her husband, Reece Mortensen, as a fledgling during lockdowns in 2020.Molly befriended one of the couple's pets, an English staffy named Peggy, and cute photos of th…

1 month ago·Australia

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