Benalla woman in court on charges of poisoning native birds

The court heard there were still matters to be resolved between the prosecution and defence, but a special mention date was set down for October in Shepparton Magistrates’ Court.

Department of Land, Environment, Water and Planning prosecutor Anne-Marie Stephanides said the offences fell under three different categories.

These were possession of birds and wildlife on the woman’s premises, charges of poisoning, and possession of wildlife found in a freezer.

Ms Stephanides said the poisoning related to the laying of bait.

“I understand the identification of the person who laid the baits is the issue,” she said.

Experts are expected to be called to give evidence in the case involving the death of birds of prey.

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