News/Update

People gathered outdoors in a wooded area holding signs supporting dogs' health and rights, including one that says 'Access for all.'

Whilst 2024 was a very difficult year for dog owners in Milton Ulladulla area, we have been extremely busy and as can be seen from the following list, we have not shied away from agitating our cause despite the obstinance of the previous Council:

  • Two Meetings with Council Management at Nowra.

  • Beach walks with Councillors. (5)

  • REF Review and research.

  • Preparation of Submission 40+ Pages

  • Two deputations at Council Ordinary Meetings

  • Rally on the Beach

  • Multiple Meetings with Clr Patricia White.

  • Facebook Communication 

  • Established a Paws Instagram account.

  • Dog Counts on Daily, Weekly and Monthly basis.

  • Million Paws Walk Burrill lake 

  • Stall at the local Community Expo 

  • Posters and flyers distributed throughout the year

  • Meet and greet with visitors providing education re changes at Narrawallee Beach during summer and Easter holidays.

  • Meeting with Liza Butler (State Member Parliament)

  • Grown membership to over 1,200+ Members

  • Accompanied Maxine to letterbox drop in her neighbourhood around Victor Ave 

  • Media presence - ABC Illawarra, 2ST, SMH, Milton Ulladulla Times, Today Show 

  • Public Petition signed by over 15729 people

  • Meeting with the Tribe Independent Candidates at Narrawallee Beach

  • Dog Party at Bar Yuki raising over $400 for Paws4 Shoalhaven

  • Participating in the Bird Count

  • Surveying each of the Local Council candidates as to their views re dogs and access throughout the LGA and disseminating information via Social Media

Unfortunately despite the enormous efforts of the Paws community the Shoalhaven City Council during August voted to make the temporary access arrangements permanent.

With Council Elections held in September we now have a very different Council and this may present a great opportunity for better more equitable arrangements. Further updates will be provided in due course on this page, Facebook & Instagram.