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Locality: Albion, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 427 467 011

Address: 19 Carrieton Drive 3020 Albion, VIC, Australia

Website: http://wpf.org.au

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25.01.2022 LIVE VIDEO PRESENTATION ACTION AT THE WPF/VRPU AWARDS NIGHT 2019!!! A GREAT NIGHT ENJOYED BY ALL WHO ATTENDED!!

24.01.2022 Tonight 7 pm at WPF federation rooms. MESSAGE FOR ALL FLYERS: The WPF is holding a get together BBQ tomorrow night, Tues 19th, 7pm at the WPF rooms in Sunshine.... We will also have the pleasure of hosting two of the top flyers from Belgium, Jelle Rosiers and Davy Tornelle, who members will be able to meet and talk to. It should be a great night...we hope to see you all there. This week is also the last week for members intending to come to our presentation night to purchase tickets. Please contact either M Portelli: 0415763584 J Farrugia: 0418386506 NO LATER THAN THIS FRIDAY, so that numbers and tables can be finalised. Thank you. See more

23.01.2022 2021 WPF Breeders Plate information.

22.01.2022 Some Happy Snaps of The WPF/VRPU AWARDS, PRESENTATION NIGHT 2019! AND WHAT A GREAT NIGHT WE HAD!! View Individual photos for more description details

22.01.2022 IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR ALL FLYERS..... Please ensure to read the whole message. Due to the current restrictions being enforced as a result of COVID19 we are unable to determine if or when our race season will take place. We will endeavour to offer a modified race program if possible at a later date. Our decision is based upon information being provided by Federal, State and Local governments. Please be assured that the WPF BOM puts the health and safety of it's members ahead o...f any race season. If we are able to provide a modified series, any members who would like to fly this season should ensure to maintain the health, training and fitness of their birds to be able to participate. See more

22.01.2022 Andrew Papadakis From an old friend, 2 of his best birds of the late Frank Schembri, hatched yesterday

21.01.2022 Important message for all flyers: The WPF Board of Management has not given up hope on any chance of racing this season. Please keep your birds flying and be ready to go at short notice. A decision on the Breeders Plate race will be made at a later date. As always, we will send any updates as soon as we have them.... Thankyou and stay safe. See more

21.01.2022 The Western Pigeon Federation will be hosting the following events for all members and visitors on Friday 7th February 2020. 6.00pm 7.30pm: 2020 WPF Annual Registration BBQ. 7.30pm birds sold: Final Breeders Plate Sale - penning commences from 5.30pm. At the request of WPF members a 3rd Transport Sale will be held following the Breeders Plate Sale. Start approx. 8.30-9.00pm.

20.01.2022 Jelle Roziers and Davy Tournelle visiting successful Melbourne WPF Melton Invitation Racing Pigeon Club Flyer Dave Hunter

19.01.2022 All flyers , basketting for race and trainers again this week from 6:00pm. Race will again be from Serpentine with an early morning release due to pending heat. Prize money for those that enter race 20 bird limit. Vrpu

19.01.2022 WPF Western Pigeon Federation Melbourne Australia wishes to thank all its new followers for reaching 500 likes on our newly formed Facebook page!

19.01.2022 Victorian Racing Pigeon Board Update Saturday 5th June. Frustratingly neither Kevin or I had contact with the Minister’s office on Friday. Kevin rang late afternoon but was unable to get through. He will try and contact them again on Monday. The VRPB has reviewed and is likely to refer to The Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry in our Ministerial meetings that we hope to have next week. The Standards and Guidelines were recently reviewed and have pa...ssed into law. I have attached the document. The relevant stipulation regarding tossing is on page 48 and is below : - GB11.11 Free flight exercise should be in accordance with a plan, and for at least 30 minutes duration per day during both pre-training and the race programme. In this document the Standards are backed by legislation and fanciers can be prosecuted if they fail to comply. The Guidelines are just that, and fanciers cannot be prosecuted if they do not follow them. The Guidelines are however recommendations and suggestions by the government authority responsible for animal welfare. The recommendation is that birds be flown for at least 30 mins each day to ensure that they are sufficiently fit to race. If this is not done then sending them to races as unfit ill prepared birds is potentially cruel and in contravention of the Australian Animal Welfare Guidelines . We could argue that the only way to achieve this reliably is to toss the pigeons at reasonable distances . To toss them under 10 km would only provide a few minutes exercise and to force them to fly for this time at home would involve scaring them away from their loft which is undesirable. The VRPB is keen for its members to be able to comply with the guidelines. I think it unlikely that a Minister would make a recommendation that would prevent fanciers from following the advice given in the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines. Hopefully we will meet the Minister early next week. Regards Colin

18.01.2022 Lest We Forget!

18.01.2022 St Albans Invitation will be running a Spint Serious next year from the WPF Federation Rooms. Contact Simon Grech for any information not listed in the advertisement.

18.01.2022 The Western Pigeon Federation Board of Management and its Members are sad to hear of the passing of one of their Foundation Members. A valued Member and past President of the WPF Mr. Lee Wyllie, who passed away on Saturday 12 September 2020. We send our sincere condolences to his family.

18.01.2022 IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR ALL FLYERS: The Board of Management has set a starting date for racing on the 4th July 2020. We are confident that by this time restrictions will have lifted enough for us to do so provided we all strictly adhere to Covid-19 protocols. We will be attempting to race a full season subject to how Covid-19 effects the progression of our season. We will send updates as soon as more is known. Please share this message with members you know do not receive this text. Thankyou.

15.01.2022 Training birds for Racing Pigeon owners is like... Walking the dog for dog owners!

15.01.2022 The Western Pigeon Federation Board of Management and Members would like to pass on their condolences to the Hicks Family and friends on the sudden passing of Scott. He was a valued member of the Western Pigeon Federation and the Willy/ Newport Club. He will be sadly missed. Rest in Peace Scott.

15.01.2022 Important message for all WPF members. Due to member concerns about their birds still moulting quite heavily the BOM has decided to delay the start of the Sprint Series by two weeks. It will now start on May 15th. Members intending to fly the Sprint Series must be financial members and MUST also pay their transport fee of $120 to their club secretary by May 1st. If there is less than 20 members participating then unfortunately we will not be able to run the series.... Regards. See more

14.01.2022 WPF - WESTERN PIGEON FEDERATION MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA SPRINT SERIES RACE 1 - CASTLEMAINE VICTORIA CONGRATULATIONS TO... 1st FRANK BRIFFA - 2nd MICHAEL PORTELLI - 3rd ALEX DIAZ

14.01.2022 IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR ALL FLYERS: Since Covid 19 arrived, the BOM has endeavoured to work within restrictions imposed to provide some sort of racing season for our members. Despite all of our hopes and plans restrictions are still hampering any efforts we make.... Therefore the BOM has decided to officially cancel the 2020 season and will instead turn our efforts toward ensuring a full, competitive and enjoyable 2021 racing season. We thank you for your support and patience during these trying times. Best wishes to all flyers and their families throughout the Christmas season...looking forward to seeing you all in the New Year. Take care and stay safe. See more

14.01.2022 Please find attached a copy of the revised 2020 WPF Race Schedule commencing 1 August 2020.

13.01.2022 All Racing at VRPU , we will start racing/tossing this weekend from Serpentine $50 per head . Clocks will be set for 20 bird limit per flyer. Weekly first pri...ze $100.Balance of birds go into tossing units.Expect to work our way up to Mildura by Xmas. 10 points allocated weekly. Results sent thru from your phone of your first race bird.Taurus clocks must be from 7:30pm. Benzing from 6:00pm. Other types need to arrange their own set up in rooms . Manual clocks will also be set.Rooms allowed 20 people in 2 groups of 10. We are away and thanks for your support. See more

12.01.2022 2021 WPF Breeders Plate update.

12.01.2022 All Racing Pigeon flyers in Australia, please let your birds out at sunrise on ANZAC DAY! Australian Pigeon Flyers remember Anzac Day Memorial 2020 A Pigeon Radio Australia Initiative... As we are all in lock down, due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Racing Pigeon flyers throughout Australia in Solidarity with our diggers and war heroes. who will have to silently celebrate Anzac day from home and to remeber the The Australian Pigeon corps. and "PIGEONS AT WAR" and in a sign of peace from all of us, for our present difficult and unprecedented times! LET US ALL LET OUR BIRDS UP @ SUNRISE, FROM OUR HOMES THIS ANZAC DAY, SATURDAY 25TH APRIL 2020. TAKE A VIDEO OF THIS ACTION AND SEND IT TO US! - WE WILL THEN PUT ALL THE VIDEOS TOGETHER IN A SOCIAL MEDIA, AUSTRALIAN PIGEON FLYERS REMEMBER ANZAC DAY 2020 MEMORIAL VIDEO DIARY! PLEASE JOIN US IN OUR INITIATIVE! LEST WE FORGET! Ivan Fonti Pigeon Radio Australia WYN FM 88.9FM Melbourne Australia Executive Producer and The Pigeon Radio Australia team www.pigeonmedia.com.au

12.01.2022 We have received some sad news, that Melbourne Racing Pigeon Flyer, and WPF, Melbourne federation member. Member of the Williamstown/Newport Club, Scott Hicks has suddenly passed away. He was 50 years old. On Behalf of all the Racing Pigeon Flyers in Australia, may he Rest In Peace. All our condolences to his family and friends. In memoriam, here is Pigeon Radio Australia from October 15th 2018, when Scott Hicks was a guest on the program for winning the Dubbo National.... RIP Scott Hicks. http://pigeonmedia.com.au//pigeon-radio-monday15th-octobe/ See more

11.01.2022 The Australian Pigeon Convention POSTPONED TILL THE 20TH,21ST,22ND NOVEMBER 2020 due to the corona virus restrictions

11.01.2022 champions! THEY DID IT THIS YEAR AND THEY DID IT LAST YEAR... So happy for Justin Tenaglia and Daniel Tenaglia winning the Ultra Marathon Pigeon Race this weekend 600 mile race from Collarenabri NSW 975 Kilometres I am as excited as they are as I thin Justin Tenaglia is a great young ambassador for the sport of Pigeon Racing in Australia.... Well Done to the whole Tenaglia family great racing Pigeon people and great friends! See more

11.01.2022 Attached is the 2020 WPF Membership Application. All members that complete the form and pay prior to 1st February 2020 will be eligible for a discount. Full Members $148.50 less $20 = $128.50 Pensioners $74.25 less $10 = $64.25 Juniors $22.00

11.01.2022 As producer of Pigeon Radio Australia and due to the COVID-19 restrictions i have volunteered as a virtual Tin shaker for the Royal Children's Hospital Good Fri...day appeal. If everybody gives a couple of bucks we can raise some money today in the name of the Racing Pigeon community in Australia. C'mon Racing Pigeon Flyers lets show our support! Kindest Regards ____________________ Ivan Fonti Pigeon Radio Australia WYN FM 88.9FM Melbourne Australia Executive Producer www.pigeonmedia.com.au

09.01.2022 Victorian Racing Pigeon Board. Update Tuesday 8th June On Monday, Kevin Clark again rang the office of Min Spence with no response. We spoke last night and it was agreed that an email should be sent this morning expressing our disappointment at lack of progress. I did this at 9 am this morning. An adviser to Min Spence rang me around midday . We spoke for about 15 minutes and he was very helpful. His advice was that we should contact the Minister for Health, Martin Foley and... the Minister for Agriculture , Mary Anne Thomas. The issue of animal welfare is included in Min Thomas’ portfolio while Covid safety and the granting of exemptions is the concern of Min Foley. This afternoon I have sent emails to both ministers specifically addressing these concerns and requesting meetings with them. Kevin and I have also spoken today about developing a COVID safe plan for members to adopt when tossing their birds. Kevin and Marc Tenaglia hope to have this completed by tomorrow evening. It is hoped that the Ministers, through practices like this will allow us to be self-regulating. Regards Colin Walker See more

08.01.2022 11//11/2019 11 AM WE REMEMBER

08.01.2022 The Chinese man who spends US$85,500 a year raising racing pigeons Tom Wang Dong Xiaobo has a rather expensive hobby. He raises 1,200 racing pigeons in the southern suburbs of Beijing. Dong's pigeons compete in many races and have won him several trophies. But like many pigeon enthusiasts in China, Dong doesnt make money from his hobby. He's invested in 600,000 yuan (US$85,554) of his own money every year to raise and train his pigeons. ... source: https://www.scmp.com//chinese-man-who-spends-us85500-year-

06.01.2022 Reminder to all flyers that the second of our annual $30,000 Breeders Plate sales is on this Sunday 8/12. Penning is from 8am with the auction beginning at 12pm. Also, any members wishing to pay their membership fees early, please see Charlie Abela. Thank you.

06.01.2022 Microscopic testing with Dr. Rob Marshall, online over Skype is still taking place at my home, Sunday and Tuesday nights!Microscopic testing with Dr. Rob Marshall, online over Skype is still taking place at my home, Sunday and Tuesday nights!

06.01.2022 A Video look at some of the pigeons in our Auction

06.01.2022 2021 WPF Transport Squeaker Sale dates.

06.01.2022 A Pigeon Radio Australia Initiative As we are all in lock down, due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Racing Pigeon flyers throughout Australia in Solidarity with o...ur diggers and war heroes. who will have to silently celebrate Anzac day from home and to remeber the The Australian Pigeon corps. and "PIGEONS AT WAR" and in a sign of peace from all of us, for our present difficult and unprecedented times! LET US ALL LET OUR BIRDS UP @ SUNRISE, FROM OUR HOMES THIS ANZAC DAY, SATURDAY 25TH APRIL 2020. TAKE A VIDEO OF THIS ACTION AND SEND IT TO US! - WE WILL THEN PUT ALL THE VIDEOS TOGETHER IN A SOCIAL MEDIA, AUSTRALIAN PIGEON FLYERS REMEMBER ANZAC DAY 2020 MEMORIAL VIDEO DIARY! PLEASE JOIN US IN OUR INITIATIVE! LEST WE FORGET! Ivan Fonti Pigeon Radio Australia WYN FM 88.9FM Melbourne Australia Executive Producer and The Pigeon Radio Australia team www.pigeonmedia.com.au

06.01.2022 Reminder to all WPF members. Sprint Series Nominations to be in by the 19 March 2021 to assist in preparation of the transport. Members can fly multiple teams under the one membership for the Sprint Series. Transport $120 per team covering all 5 races. 40 bird limit per team.

05.01.2022 ATTENTION ALL PIGEON FLYERS IN MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA! I have had a call from a journalist from the Melbourne Age newspaper. She has sent me a request if any of the flyers can help out with this request ,it would be much appreciated. Hi Ivan, can you please put out this request:... Journalist from The Age is seeking war veteran or descendant or someone with story to tell - from Victoria - who is taking part in Anzac Day release of pigeons at dawn. For story. Please contact Carolyn Webb, [email protected]. or 0413137695. Thank you. Cheers Ivan Fonti Pigeon Radio Australia Executive Producer

05.01.2022 Revised WPF Race Schedule 2020

03.01.2022 WPF 2020 RACE SCHEDULE

03.01.2022 The Kiddies had an enjoyable time with SANTA (alias, Joe Pulis ) the room was a buzz with his arrival WPF/VRPU AWARDS PRESENTATION NIGHT 2019

03.01.2022 Vrpu Notice All, next toss Serpentine. Basketting same as last Friday night 7:00- 9:00 . Cost $50.

02.01.2022 IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR ALL FLYERS..... Due to Covid-19 and circumstances beyond our control the 2020 Breeders Plate has been moved to 2021. All remaining birds will race as two year old's and prize money is guaranteed. There will also be a separate yearling Breeders Plate race in 2021 with prize money dependent upon rings and birds sold through the auctions. Race dates to be decided at a later date. Rings can be purchased now from C. Abela.... Sale dates: 8/1/21 Friday night 22/1/21 Friday night 6/2/21 Saturday night 21/2/21 Sunday The B.O.M. have decided to conduct the 2021 racing season on the N.W. track. We believe this to be the fairest decision for all.