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Grants Given for Charities to Combat Illegal Dumping

The McGowan Government has reimbursed more than $300,000 in Waste Disposal Levy fees this year through the Waste Authority to charitable recycling organisations who were forced to dispose of waste from illegal dumping and unusable donations. Six charitable recyclers – Alinea, Anglicare WA, Good Sammy Enterprises, RSPCA, St Vincent de Paul Society WA and the…

Vic Government Fast-tracks Changes to Protect Dogs and Cats

The Andrews Labor Government has fast-tracked changes to improve the welfare of breeding dogs and cats under the Primary Industries Legislation Amendment Act 2014 with increased powers for councils to protect vulnerable animals now in effect. Minister for Agriculture, Jaala Pulford said the previous Liberal Government slated the changes to commence on 1 July 2015.…

October 7 Floriade Dog’s Day

Minister for Tourism and Events Andrew Barr recently announced that RSPCA ACT has come on board as a Floriade 2014 charity partner. “The animal welfare organisation, alongside another local charity which will be announced closer to the event, will enhance Floriade’s festival atmosphere and raise awareness of their important causes with unique experiences and an…