Animals
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Dog owners warned to check for ticks
Dog owners in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges are being warned to protect their pets from paralysis ticks moving into the warmer months. Australia’s paralysis…
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Hume and Macedon Ranges among cruelty hotspots
Hume and the Macedon Ranges are counted among the state’s animal cruelty hotspots, a recent report from RSPCA Victoria reveals. Of the 11,840 cruelty reports…
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Call to punish illegal hunters for animal cruelty
A wildlife rescuer who tried to save a kangaroo that had been shot in the head with a crossbow wants harsh penalties for illegal hunters.…
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Stumpy the story dog opens a world of reading
Pupils who were previously unable to read even short stories have started new chapters in their lives, thanks to a three-legged dog named Stumpy. The…
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Animal rescue groups given a helping hand
Macedon Labor MP Mary-Anne Thomas has announced $28,000 grant for horse rescue training in Lancefield. Lancefield Equestrian Group will buy large animal rescue equipment and…
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Paws for thought as pets get special treatment
More than 200 dog lovers and their four-legged friends will be out for a stroll at Paws in the Park next week. Paws in the…
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Grooming class lets every dog have its day
Do you think your dog has what it takes to be a doggie model? Then this could be your chance. With pet grooming on the…
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Clydesdales a highlight of Sunbury Show
Diggers Rest’s Joan Ford and her graceful Clydesdales will feature at Saturday’s Sunbury Agricultural Show. As well as equestrian, sheep, goat and poultry competitions, this…
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Snakes already out and about
Eliminate food, shelter and water sources, but don’t freak out – that’s the message to Sunbury and Macedon Ranges residents as snake season starts. Sightings…
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