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H5N1 Bird Flu: How to Keep Your Family Dog Safe on Walks

28/08/2026

If you have a family dog who loves investigating everything they find on a walk, there’s an important reason to keep them a little closer at the moment. With H5N1 bird flu detected in birds in Australia, Randwick City Council is encouraging dog owners to take extra precautions when out walking — particularly by keeping dogs on a short lead around birds and wildlife. For families across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, it’s a timely reminder. Our beaches, coastal walks, parks and reserves are home to plenty of birdlife, and an inquisitive dog can reach a sick or dead bird remarkably quickly….

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Pets

Why a Labrador is the Perfect Family Dog — And What Kids Can Learn From Having One

14/06/2025

If you’ve ever considered adding a furry friend to your household, a Labrador Retriever might just be the perfect choice. Known for their gentle nature, boundless energy, and loyalty, Labradors have long been one of Australia’s most loved family dogs—and for good reason. For families living in the Eastern Suburbs, the lifestyle here is perfectly suited for Labradors. With parks like Centennial Parklands and coastal walks along Bondi to Coogee, there’s no shortage of adventures for these active pups. But beyond their love of the outdoors, Labradors offer something truly special to young families: a chance to teach kids life-long…

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Pets

The Role of Local Shelters in Recovering Lost Dogs

25/02/2025

When a dog vanishes, it becomes more than a logistical dilemma—it grips the owner with anguish and places the pet in potential danger. In such moments, local shelters and surrounding communities rise as lifelines. Across Australia, shelters and rescue organisations anchor efforts to reunite lost dogs with their families. Yet, their work often drifts unnoticed. This piece delves into how shelters serve as the cornerstone of lost dog recovery, spotlighting the invaluable contributions of businesses, volunteers, and the wider community. The Role of Local Shelters in Recovering Lost Dogs Local shelters act as sanctuaries for lost and stray animals, offering…

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Pets

Dog Training day at Barracluff Park, North Bondi

12/06/2024

Unleash your dog’s potential, in a positive, fun way at Waverley Council’s Dog Training Day. Expert advice on positive pooch socialisation. Training any dog to be well behaved and confident requires hard work, diligence, and commitment. We want all dogs to be the best version of themselves, and with helpful advice, training tips and a supportive community, we can create the best mannered and socialised pooches in Sydney! Join Waverley Council at one of four upcoming information sessions, designed especially for current (and future) dog owners on the topic of responsible dog ownership. These free sessions will take place in…

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Parks & Playgrounds, Pets

Dog off-leash parks in the Sydney city Council area

28/07/2023

Exercising regularly has benefits for both you and your dog. Our off-leash parks are perfect if you want to get outdoors with the furriest member of your family. Taking your pet outdoors to a dog-friendly space is important, especially in inner-city areas with high-density dwellings where dogs don’t have much space to exercise. Regular off-leash exercise in designated off-leash parks helps dogs relieve boredom and release pent-up energy. It may also reduce unwanted behaviour such as excessive barking. Outdoors exercise also benefits owners with dog parks bringing people together. Dogs are welcome at many different parks in the City of…

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Inspiration

National Pet Adoption Month (March 2023)

20/02/2023

Adopt Different and give a pet most in need a brighter future With 1 in 5 families acquiring a new dog or cat1to add to the family unit in recent years, the Petspiration Foundation (formally PETstock Assist) is encouraging Australians to Adopt Different this National Pet Adoption Month by considering a pet most in need, with more than 7,4002 animals currently looking for a forever home. Sherralea Cassidy, Petspiration Foundation’s Charity and Events Lead, says the charity is on a mission to have cats, large dogs, adolescent dogs and bonded pairs that can’t be separated, adopted as they remain the…

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Inspiration, Pets

What happens when Council finds a lost dog?

03/01/2023

In the past month, the Randwick city council Rangers have picked up five lost dogs. Most often, the dog has been found wandering the streets by a concerned resident who has brought it to Council, or it has been taken to a local vet, who called Council to pick it up. None of these dogs had their microchip details up to date and their owners were unable to be contacted. Luckily, in three of the five instances, posts made across our social media channels were able to reunite the dog with their owner. Yet two dogs were not claimed. What…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Have Your Say about our furry friends at Barracluff Park

17/09/2022

Waverley Council is inviting the community to have its say about providing safe spaces to exercise dogs in Barracluff Park, North Bondi. Bondi is a densely populated suburb with limited green space but has a high number of young families and people with pets who enjoy the park, including the Council’s new playground at Barracluff Park and the green spaces for exercising dogs on-leash. The feedback received during consultation about how the Council can better manage dogs in the park will help inform Council’s approach to achieving a balance between the needs of dog owners, local sporting clubs and other…

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