H5 bird flu: H5 bird flu has been detected in Victoria. If you see sick or dead birds or wildlife, don’t touch them. Find out about bird flu.
Locusts: There is an increased risk of high locust activity in north-west Victoria this spring. Find out about locusts.
During the Fire Danger Period Council will not issue permits to burn. You must have a CFA permit to light a fire in the open air.
In Victoria, foxes are declared as established pest animals under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (CaLP Act).
Control measures used for foxes include:
The department of Agriculture recommends an integrated pest management approach that combines the use of all suitable control tools. They should also be implemented in a coordinated manner at a landscape scale.
For more information on foxes visit the Department of Agriculture website.