Animals
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.