The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is the lead agency in response to avian bird flu. If a sick bird is located that you suspect may have bird flu, please contact DAFF’s emergency hotline 1800 675 888. Further information can be found here:
An Extraordinary Council meeting will be held at 5pm on Tuesday 8 September at Yarrila Place. View the agenda and find information about attending in person or online.
Different government agencies are responsible for wild dogs in different areas. See which agency you should contact below.
Our Rangers will patrol for wild dogs reported in residential areas. They do not set traps for wild dogs or cats.
Contact us if you have captured a wild dog and a Ranger will come and impound it.