A woman facing charges over the poisoning of native birds at her property near Violet Town is expected to face a six-day court hearing next year.
The 81-year-old appeared in Benalla Magistrates’ Court on June 15 in a contest mention.
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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