News/Update

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

9th Jan 2026

Dog access t o Narrawallee Beach is again being reviewed by Shoalhaven City Council in early 2026, with a new Review of Environmental Factors and further Community Engagement being conducted

We need dog owners support to help retain off-leash access to Narrawallee Beach, re-establish on-leash access from Surfers Ave and Victor Ave and an extension of off-leash hours.

You can help by:

  • JOINING/RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP

  • DONATING

  • VOLUNTEERING

Via Paws4Shoalhaven

10 Dec 2025

Shoalhaven City Council provides detailed plan on the new Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for off leash access to Narrawallee Beach.

More Details: New environmental factors engagement for dog off leash at Narrawallee

29 Sep 2025

Shoalhaven Council Resolution to complete a New Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for Narrawallee Beach access.

More Details can be found: Narrawallee Beach Dog Access

2024

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.