Yarra City Council has endorsed the introduction of a night-time cat curfew, starting January 1, 2024.
The curfew will be in effect from 7pm to 7am, and will apply to all cats in the municipality.
The curfew is designed to protect cats from a number of hazards, including traffic accidents, dog attacks, and disease.
It will also help to reduce the nuisance caused by cats, such as noise and mess.
The curfew is supported by a number of animal welfare groups, including the RSPCA and the Lost Dogs’ Home.
Yarra joins other inner-city councils, such as Melbourne and Darebin, in introducing a night-time cat curfew.