RSPCA NSW welcomes push for tougher penalties for animal cruelty offences
RSPCA NSW welcomes today’s announcement of the push for tougher penalties for animal cruelty offences in New South Wales.
NSW Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall said he will introduce into State Parliament notice for legislation in what would be the harshest penalties for animal cruelty in Australia.
Working from home - claims are on the rise…
Hazards exist in our Employee’s homes. Risks are present as a result of those hazards.
Watch out for grass seeds this summer…
In the spring and summer months we often have dogs presented to us with problems caused by grass seeds. Just one of these simple and apparently harmless seeds can in fact cause severe health problems and in the country our pets come into contact with millions of them each spring and summer!
Research reveals Australian Burmese cats have higher diabetes risk…
West Australian diabetes researchers have for the first time discovered six genes that put Australian Burmese cats at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
NSW SES takes out top honors at Resilient Australia Awards
NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) has been recognised at the 2020 Resilient Australia Awards for its Ohana Project.
At a special online awards ceremony hosted at State Parliament House, (Tuesday 20 October), Minister for Police and Emergency Services the Hon. David Elliott MP, and Resilience NSW Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons announced the Ohana Project as the winner of the Government category.
Jetpets Companion Animal Rescue Award winners 2020
Following the announcement of the Finalists in September, one winner from each category was selected by an expert panel of 20 Judges. The winners were revealed on 15 October 2020 at a virtual Rescue Awards Ceremony run by Gold Rescue Partner, Refuel Creative in Adelaide. The Ceremony was broadcasted live at 4 pm AEDT across the country via the Rescue Awards Facebook page.
Jetpets Companion Animal Rescue Awards
The celebraion boxes have been sent out to industry finalists in readiness for the Rescue Awards Ceremony virtual event on 15 October at 4pm AEDT. The event can be watched via the Rescue Awards Facebook page.
The latest from the Fair Work Ombudsman…
JobKeeper flexibilities
The JobKeeper changes to the Fair Work Act have been extended to 28 March 2021 (with some changes). Some flexibilities remain for legacy employers that are no longer receiving JobKeeper payments. Our website has info and resources to help you understand the changes and your options
Discovering NSW Pet Registry
The NSW Government is currently in the development stage of a new updated NSW Pet Registry platform. This will make it easier for NSW pet owners to interact iwth the system. This will also provide a better process for the numerous organisation relying on this information for the health and safety of our cutest residents - dogs and cats. Here is their progress report.
Media Release: Please don’t neglect pets in easing Victoria’s lockdown
Today, PIAA is releasing an Advocacy Paper arguing for a wide reopening of pet industry businesses across the Stage 4 lockdown area from the end of next week, including mobile pet grooming.
“Greater Melbourne’s roadmap out of lockdown mustn’t neglect the welfare of our domestic animals,” said Barry Codling, president of the Pet Services Association of Australia (PIAA).
“We have a duty of care to the animals we bring into our households and families, to keep them fed, sheltered, safe and healthy.
Please don’t neglect pets in easing Victoria’s lockdown
Today, PIAA is releasing an Advocacy Paper arguing for a wide reopening of pet industry businesses across the Stage 4 lockdown area from the end of next week, including mobile pet grooming.
“Greater Melbourne’s roadmap out of lockdown mustn’t neglect the welfare of our domestic animals,” said Barry Codling, president of the Pet Services Association of Australia (PIAA).