General News
8 May, 2025
Police investigation into bird deaths
Crimestoppers has issued an appeal for assistance from the public with its investigation into the death of dozens of corellas in Horsham.
Agriculture Victoria is investigating the suspected poisoning of more than 50 Corellas.
The birds were found on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, near the Wimmera River at Horsham.
Testing is underway to determine the cause of death.
Corellas are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975, and there are significant penalties for unlawfully hunting, taking or destroying protected wildlife, including imprisonment.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to report it to us online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au or call 1800 333 000.
You can report anonymously.
If you find dead or sick birds, do not touch or move them. Instead, take photos, note the location, and report clusters of five or more dead or sick birds by calling Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action on 136 186.
Police assistance line for general enquiries is 131 444
In an emergency call triple zero 000
Or to make a report call 1800 333 000
Reports can be made confidentially.