The Local Paper - Wednesday, February 8, 2017 - Page 17
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$4500 penalties for M’dindi barking dog
■ A Murrindindi Shire resident has been fined $1500, and ordered to pay more than $3000 in costs, over a barking dog. Murrindindi Council took action in Seymour Magistrates’ Court against the dog owner. “Council recently took enforcement action against the owner of a barking dog which caused a public nuisance,” said Mayor Cr Charlie Bisset. “The Seymour Magistrates’ Court imposed a $1500 fine and made an order of costs exceeding $3 000 which the dog owner must pay. “The Court also ordered the dog be removed from the residential address where it was found to cause a nuisance by barking," said Cr Bisset. Cr Bisset is urging people who own pets to take their responsibilities under the law seriously. "It is important to remember that while dog ownership brings with it many benefits, it also brings responsibility,” Cr Bisset said. “In the last 12 months Council has received 45 barking dog complaints and found 116 dogs wandering unrestrained.
Roadsides on show
■ The first round of the program known as 'Ribbons of Remnant Roadsides' has delivered outstanding results through the hard work and sustained efforts of the Murrindindi Shire community, says Cr Bec Bowles. RRR is a collaborative project between Murrindindi Shire Council, Upper Goulburn Landcare Network and Cittaslow Yea. C r Bowles, the Natural Environment and Climate Change Portfolio Councillor, said the project showcased roadsides which have significant conservation value and biodiversity.
DOG REMOVED FROM LOCAL PREMISES “There were also 17 reports in the Shire of wandering dogs attacking people.” “Wandering dogs also cause serious problems for stock owners and it is critical that owners take responsibility and care to ensure their dogs are confined to their own properties at all times. "We have had a large number of incidents in recent years involving killing of stock by wandering dogs. These are deeply upsetting and very costly for stock owners. “We need the community's assistance in stopping these entirely preventable events. Cat owners also need to take their responsibilities seriously, including to protect vulnerable wildlife, the Mayo r said. "Council has recently loaned cat traps to over 100 residents who are keen to rid their properties of stray and feral cats which do so much damage to our native fauna.” Under the Domestic Animals Act 1994, pet owners are required to both register and microchip their dogs and cats once they are over three months old. The Act also requires that pet owners ensure their dogs and cats do not become a nuisance to neighbouring properties. "The statistics show that a number of pet owners in Murrindindi Shire are not taking proper responsibility for their domestic animals. “It is every pet owner's duty to ensure that their pet doesn't cause a nuisance to neighbours, or become a menace to people, stock or wildlife," Cr Bisset said.
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Molesworth Easter Bazaar & Clearing Sale Inc. 40th Charity Sale Just a reminder that the Easter Bazaar and Clearing Sale will be held again in 2017, Easter Saturday April 15, 2017 We will be running two auctioneers at the same time, adjacent to each other down the rows, selling each vendor items in their allocated space. Please note the starting time of 9.30 am A site booking fee of $25.00 is charged payable on booking and before a site is allocated. Direct deposit 063 628 10022189 Molesworth Easter Bazaar If you haven't already booked, you will have the opportunity to have a preferred site, provided that you contact Les Ridd by the 25thFeb. After that date, site bookings will be allocated in booking order. Bookings can be made by phoning Les on his mobile or home phone ( if no answer, leave a message and I will call you back) or preferably send an email Please also Email or send to Les by mail your list of items. It is important that a list of sale items to be advertised be sent to Les ASAP and a full list at least two weeks prior to the sale on A4 size copy paper or by email. Please note that no electrical goods will be sold without a qualified electricians tag, and that any goods sold at auction not realizing $5.00 will be regarded as a donation. The maximum number of sale items (or collection of) per site is 30 Stall space will be allocated around the oval perimeter at $30 for 7.5m long and $25 for 5m long around the oval. Thanks to Easter Bazaar and State Government the Molesworth Hall has been renovated
so the Community Craft and Local produce will be sold at the Community Hall on the highway. $27,000 was donated to local and district amenities and charities last October from the Easter Bazaar and Clearing Sale account. Looking forward to seeing you again this Easter Saturday.
Les Ridd. Event Convener 1443 Whanregarwen Rd Molesworth 3718 (03) 57 976 252 (home); 0427 310 213 (mob); E-mail: lesridd@mcmedia.com.au Visit our website for up to date info www.molesworth.info