Articles tagged: Animals
Pure prayers for playful pets
Calling all pet owners! Colac’s Anglican Church is hosting a special service on Sunday to pray for all creatures great and small.
Duckloads of birds gather
Flocks of hundreds of freckled ducks have provided a spectacle on Lake Colac and other district waterways in recent months.
No links in horse deaths
Authorities have so far found no link between a spate of 17 sudden horse deaths in Victoria, but have confirmed “normal causes” for some of them.
Horse deaths investigated
Victoria’s chief vet says there’s no evidence yet to link a spate of horse deaths in Victoria.
Inquiry into horse deaths
Authorities are investigating whether the sudden death of a Colac district horse is linked to a spate of similar deaths across the state.
Census for Victorian pets
Pet owners can respond to Australia’s first Pet Census to help shape the future of animal welfare and support services.
Time to pay pet regos
Pet owners in Corangamite Shire must pay their annual domestic animal registration fees before April 10.
Furry visitor hangs out in Elliminyt garden
Here’s some koala-ty content for the animal lovers out there.
Scientists use helpful fungus
A fungus discovered off the coast of France will help protect Port Campbell’s penguins from a noxious weed.
State’s koala plan includes Otways
Continued management of Cape Otway’s over-abundant koalas, and work to prevent over-population in other areas form part of a new statewide koala strategy.
Bird’s eye view of the lane
Can you identify this interesting bird spotted in Colac? Click to find out what it is.
Cat curfew considered
Surf Coast Shire Council will investigate whether to extend its cat curfew, as part of its new four-year Domestic Animal Management Plan.
Wandering animals cause of concern for vet
Concern for wandering animals has sparked a reminder from Colac Otway Shire Council.
Parrot attack condemned
Victoria’s Conservation Regulator has condemned an alleged incident of animal cruelty on a parrot at Lorne.
Attack on king parrot condemned by public
Lorne police are looking into an alleged incident of animal cruelty on a parrot at Lorne.
New hendra virus strain prompts warning
The discovery of a new form of hendra virus in bats and horses has prompted a warning for Victorian horse owners.
Feedback wanted on plans
Corangamite Shire Council is seeking community feedback on its draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2021-2025.
Be careful of endangered bird’s nesting sites
Environment authorities are urging beachgoers to look out for endangered hooded plovers nesting along shorelines in the Great Ocean Road region.
Scout’s drive to help animal shelter
Colac teen Adriana Suares has channelled her love of animals and sense of community service into a special charity project.
$6-million package for Otways environment
Protecting native bandicoots and potoroos as well as controlling feral deer, pig, cats and foxes is the focus on a new $6-million Otways initiative.
Pet deaths linked to dodgy dog food
Dog owners who have unwell dogs who ate fresh or frozen raw pet food bought between May 31 and July 3 should contact their veterinarian immediately.
Timely rescue for lost pup
A Winchelsea pooch is back in his warm home after spending nine cold nights lost outside.
Endangered bandicoots arrive at Apollo Bay
Six endangered southern brown bandicoots have arrived at their new home at Apollo Bay’s Wildlife Wonders.
Chopper keeps eye on ducks
Helicopters will head through the Colac district to count duck numbers in wetlands.
