State Dingo control extension

AFTER a staunch campaign by farmers including locals, Victoria Valley farmers, John and Rhonda Crawford, a collective sigh of relief was almost audible following the decision by the Victorian Government to extend the unprotection order for wild dogs until January 1, 2028. Photo: SPEC FILE.

By Lizzie Hallam

September 27, 2024 | 4:00 PM

FARMERS in the north-east are sighing with relief following the decision by the Victorian Government to extend the unprotection order for dingoes and wild dogs, however, farmers in the north-west will be supported by a $2 million investment to assist with monitoring and adoption of non-lethal dingo management strategies.

Environment minister, Steve Dimopoulos and agriculture minister, Ros Spence announced on Tuesday the continuation of the dingo unprotection order in north-east and eastern Victoria, which permits the control of dingoes on private land and along the boundaries of public land until January 1, 2028.