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Animals
Rabbit owners urged to vaccinate
With the announcement of the second round of funding for the Partnerships Against Pests program, domestic rabbit owners are being reminded to protect their...
Desexing offer for Mitchell Shire pets
Mitchell Shire Council is urging pet owners to get their pets desexed and take advantage of their ongoing desexing offer.Eligible pet owners can save...
The great roadkill debate
Mitchell Shire residents have raised concerns over decaying and rotting carcasses left on the sides of local roads.While the past 12 past months have...
Saving an Australian icon at Mountain Brumby Rescue Sanctuary
The Mountain Brumby Rescue Sanctuary (MBRS) lies in the hills of a private property near Broadford, and in its fourth year, the sanctuary is...
So, you’ve hit an animal. Now what?
New research from AAMI has found that one in 10 Australians do not know what to do after colliding with an animal.The concerning statistic...
A leading question for Mitchell Shire
Mitchell Shire could potentially become a ‘dog on lead’ shire following a decision of Council at its April meeting to have council officers prepare...
Cat’s journey sparks microchip reminder
Carol Peterson is urging fellow pet owners to prioritise microchipping with up to date details after her ragdoll cat Jock was discovered in Beveridge...
Free conservation walks in the City of Whittlesea
Discover local plants and animals with the City of Whittlesea’s new Conservation Walk and Talk Series.The free educational walks will explore some of the...
Awarded resident makes significant Seymour wildlife discovery
A threatened species of butterfly could have a bright future in the Mitchell Shire following an important ecological discovery in the Seymour area.Five new...
Avoiding a cat-astrophe with new City of Whittlesea rules
Since the introduction of new cat confinement regulations last August, the City of Whittlesea has seen positive benefits for cats, the community and wildlife.In...