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RSPCA Million Paws Walk Fun-fi lled day for two and four-legged friends


Edward St, Morpeth from 10am and will involve a two-kilometre walk, stalls, live entertainment, raffl es, dog competitions and a jumping castle. Event organiser Samantha Shanahan


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said it would be a fun and educational day out for all dog lovers. “We want to help educate people about


how to care for their animals,” she said. “T e money raised from the day will


go towards the RSPCA Hunter shelter at Rutherford.


he 19th RSPCA million paws walk will be held nationally this Sunday. T e event will be held at


“It’s a great way for all dog lovers to


help raise funds for animals in need.” RSPCA NSW CEO Steve Coleman said


the money raised from the walk would go towards programs aimed at preventing animal cruelty and promoting responsible dog ownership.


“T e RSPCA receives less than 2 per


cent of our annual funding from the government,” he said. “We care for over 44, 000 animals each


year, so every fund-raising dollar counts. “We wouldn’t be able to continue our work without the help of our generous


supporters.” Dogs attending the walk will need to


come prepared. RSPCA NSW events manager Sarah


Rossiter said dog owners should ensure their dogs were in good health and were well socialised.


Getting on the right side


middle of Law Week. Newcastle’s Law Week program


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includes a cyber bullying presentation, a role play on mediation involving Homer Simpson, a mock trial and the screening of a confronting DVD about a group of teenagers who commit a robbery. “T e events are designed to be


entertaining and informative, with a focus on issues that eff ect young people,” deputy registrar of Newcastle Courthouse Sally Bursill said. At Belmont courthouse, two high


school students who were bullied and a NSW Police youth liaison offi cer will talk to primary school students about the impact of being picked on and the options available to victims. National Law Week runs until May 20. T e theme is Law and Justice in Your Community. For further information about Law Week and what is happening in your area, visit lawweek.com.au.


undreds of primary and high school students are clamouring for the opportunity to learn about the justice system in the


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The Newcastle Post


Wednesday, May 16, 2012


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