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www.LocalPaper.com.au WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2020
ILLEGAL TRAPS IN VALLEY
■ RSPCA Victoria is appealing for information after a domestic short haired cat was found in a fishpond with his front paw caught in an illegal steel jaw trap in Mooroolbark. A local resident in Partridge Way located the cat in their yard on Sunday, September 27, and RSPCA inspectors were immediately dispatched to the location. The cat was subsequently taken to RSPCA’s Burwood East clinic where it received pain relief and urgent veterinary treatment. The cat was seen to be dragging the affected leg, and subsequent X-rays confirmed several fractures and nerve damage had occurred as a result of the trap. Due to the severe nature of the cat’s injuries his entire limb was amputated to prevent any further infections or complications. It is unknown how many days the cat had spent trying to free itself from the trap, or how far the cat has travelled. The male black and white cat was wearing a blue collar with a bell, however had no identification tags and has not been microchipped, so the RSPCA has not been able to contact an owner. RSPCA inspectors are calling on the public for any information that may help locate an owner of the cat or assist in tracking down the origin of the illegal trap.
Fights to battle domestic violence
● Dr Liz Walker, RSPCA CEO
■ Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging community groups, creative organisations and artists to apply for Council’s monthly small grant funding to address violence against women during the pandemic. Small grants are available for not-for-profit business associations and community groups, with grants of up to $1000 awarded at the end of each month to successful applicants. Council CEO, Tammi Rose, said that programs and projects to help prevent violence against women could be eligible for funding. “Every year in Yarra Ranges, we run our 16 Days of Activism campaign – sharing information in the community about violence against women and the attitudes and stereotypes that make it possible,” Ms Rose said. “We know there has been an increase in the instances of family violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. Regardless of the stress people are feeling, violence is never the answer. “Community consensus widely is that violence against women is never acceptable but unfortunately we are in line with the rest of Victoria and seeing family violence occurring more often and with more severity. Alongside this we are also hearing of an increase in households reverting to traditional gender roles and stereotypes.”
Older people recognised ■ The International Day of Older Persons was an opportunity last Thursday (Oct. 1) to highlight the important contributions that older people make to society and raise awareness of the issues and challenges of ageing in today’s world. Older people have always played a significant role in society as leaders, caretakers and custodians of tradition. With age comes wisdom that can only be gained from life experience, said a Yarra Ranges Council representative. “We pay tribute to our elders and acknowledge the value of their experience, their knowledge and their deep connection with the communities where they have lived, worked and raised their families.”
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