Saturday 24 January has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban for the whole State of Victoria. This means that no fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM.
The Emergency Relief Centre at the Whittlesea Community Activity Centre has now closed. An information centre is open at Yea Community Centre, 15 The Semi Circle, Yea and Yarck Public Hall, 6583 Maroondah Highway, Yarck.
Help to keep our community and environment safe and healthy by reporting animal-related issues, understanding requirements for keeping dangerous dogs and learning how to deter local pests.
We receive lots of complaints about pet behaviour. Discover the steps to take to help resolve these issues with your neighbour's pets and learn what you can do if your pet is the culprit.
Understand the requirements for keeping dangerous, menacing and restricted breed dogs. Learn how to report a dog attack and what actions to take if you own a dog that falls into these categories.
If a dog attacks a person or another animal, you should report it to us. An attack includes chasing, attacking, or biting and doesn't have to result in physical injury. Find out how to report a dog attack.
Learn what to do if you find a lost or stray domestic animal. By making a report, you could help reunite a loved pet with its owner or find a stray animal a forever home.
Learn what to do if you encounter wandering, injured or dead animals on roads or public land. Find out who to contact and what steps to follow for different types of animals.
Get information on dealing with common local pests such as insects, vermin, birds, foxes, and Queensland fruit fly. Learn effective methods for deterring and eliminating these pests from your property.