Government Agency Seeks Corella Poisoning Information
The Conservation Regulator is seeking information from the public as part of the investigation into the suspected poisoning of corellas in Horsham.
More than 50 corellas were found on Tuesday 29 April 2025 near the Wimmera River at Horsham and the number of dead birds found has since risen to 300.
Samples from the dead birds have been taken for testing to determine the cause of death.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au. 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 the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action on 136 186.
Corellas are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975, and there are significant penalties for unlawfully hunting, taking or destroying protected wildlife, including imprisonment.
“It’s illegal and dangerous to poison wildlife and we’re calling on the community to come forward with any information they might have that will help us to track down whoever is responsible,” Chief Conservation Regulator, Kate Gavens said.
“The investigation of this incident is underway and we need the community to call Crime Stoppers if they have CCTV footage or have seen anything suspicious, particularly along the Wimmera River at Horsham.”
https://www.hrcc.vic.gov.au/Our-Council/News-and-Media/Latest-News/Government-agency-seeks-corella-poisoning-information