Regional Victorians

Democracy in action? Pink-eared Duck picture by Nalini Scarfe We sincerely thank the Members of Parliament who have extended the courtesy...

Another long weekend in beautiful rural Victoria, marred by gunfire as our struggling native birdlife were blasted from the sky, marks...

Did you know.... About HEALTH & SAFETY – issues and The Acts 1. Firing across boundaries. Many of you will be aware that hunting...

Following last week’s update, https://www.regionalvictoriansotds.com/post-1/week-1-wrap-from-victoria-s-war-zones it's now two weeks...

Today marks one week since recreational bird shooting was allowed to commence at our stunning public waterways around Victoria - some...

We all know it. People who live around the waterways know it all too well. That sick feeling of toxic stress that forms like a cancerous...

Monday 11th May, the Premier announced easing restrictions for participation in recreational activities if "integral to health and...

On April 23, the Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes, announced native bird shooting will proceed as of May 2, at this stage...

Did you know that most native waterbirds breed only once a year and only when conditions allow? Waterbird abundance is directly linked to...

Daniel Andrews can no longer say he ”Delivers for All Victorians” with an announcement of a further native bird shooting season which...

Based on recent media, the shooting lobby is certainly stepping up the pressure on the Premier to get their recreational bird shooting...

A full recreational native quail shooting season in Victoria has been quietly announced to shooters. Field and Game Australia (FGA) news...

If you look after wildlife, it will look after you. We know the success of Phillip Island Nature Parks, bringing half a billion dollars a...

Will Our Remaining Native Waterbirds be Condemned for the Shooting Fun of a Few? Scientific survey evidence published late 2019 showed...

Considerations for 2020 native waterbird shooting season. As unprecedented hot dry spells scorch our country, the latest scientific...

New poll shows voters across the city and country want Daniel Andrews to ban duck shooting. Regional Victorians Opposed to Duck Shooting...

As tourism directly employs 1 in 19 Australian workers and contributes more to Australia’s economy than agriculture, forestry and fishing...

It's around this time of year that people who live and work around Victoria's wetlands start to feel heightened anxiety. For many there...

Correct, these are not game ducks. Sadly it often makes no difference. Picture Purple Swamphen with chick, courtesy Eleanor Dilley....

There have been few happy stories in the media today regarding animal welfare, an issue of importance to 98% of Victorians (Labor...