Animals
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Animal refuge ready for fire victims
A local animal refuge has been inundated with help, after going on standby for bushfire affected animals in recent weeks. The Coopers Animal Refuge in…
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Rescuing the rescuers
A downpour last week has led to a flood of support for a local animal rescue shelter. The Bacchus Marsh region experienced a high amount…
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Rescuing the rescuers
A downpour last week has led to a flood of support for a local animal rescue shelter. The Bacchus Marsh region experienced a high amount…
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Moorabool faces a feline curfew
A Moorabool cat curfew is on the cards. Moorabool councillors approved a draft domestic animal management plan, under which a cat curfew feasibility study will…
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RSPCA probes cats in pram case
A woman is alleged to have wheeled a pram with a rubbish bag containing two live cats and kittens around Melton for three days before…
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RSPCA investigates dumped cat
A cat that was locked in a bird cage bound with rope and then dumped in a Kurunjang park is now in safe hands and…
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Melton snake service wins extra time
Melton’s free snake removal program could be here to stay. A report outlining the results of a two-year trial snake removal program in the area…
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Government warns against killing snakes
The state government has warned that residents who intentionally kill snakes will be investigated. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has received…
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Peace of mind cheap as chips
Calling all dogs, cats and small animals in Melton and Bacchus Marsh – you’re wanted for a microchipping blitz. PETstock stores in Melton and Bacchus…
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Lucky dog finds her way home
The emotional reunion between a dog owner and his pup Summer has served as a reminder to microchip pets. Summer, the eight-year-old bull Arab, went…
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Lens look at bird life
Laughing kookaburras and whistling kites will be among Melton’s feathered wildlife to feature in an upcoming photography exhibition. Photographer Nora Peters’ latest exhibition coincides with…
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Dog dynamo’s TV win
A Kurunjang master dog groomer recently faced a panel of “sharks” and came away best in show. Melanie Newman impressed investors on the television show…
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Swooping birds let fly
Swooping season for birds is upon us and walkers and cyclists are being reminded to beware. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP)…
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Ducks ‘lured’ to be shot
Ten ducks, riddled with shotgun pellets, were found stuffed in plastic bags and dumped near train tracks at Melton in what is being described as…
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Ducks shot, stuffed in bags and dumped at Melton
Ten ducks, riddled with shotgun pellets, were found stuffed in plastic bags and dumped near train tracks at Melton in what is being described as…
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