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Man sentenced over magpie deaths

May 31, 2023 7:08 am in by

A Merbein man has been handed a two-year good behaviour bond after pleading guilty to illegally killing four and injuring two magpies.

The 57-year-old was also fined two-thousand dollars over the deaths at his property in June 2021.

A Mildura Magistrate called the man’s actions callous during his appearance this week,

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It’s illegal to disturb or destroy wildlife in Victoria without authorisation.

The Conservation Regulator says there’s no excuse to illegally kill or injure the native birds.

Anyone with information about wildlife crime can report it to Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000.

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