Doggy Nights in Fitzroy Under Fire

A Fitzroy pub owner is facing a fine after council enforcers caught a dog inside his bar — sparking a heated debate over whether venues should have the right to be dog-friendly. Under Victorian law, only service animals are allowed indoors, but the pub owner argues his regulars rely on bringing pets, and a past petition showed overwhelming public support for owner discretion. While the council issued a warning with a fine looming, the mayor questioned why a dog lounging by its owner’s feet should be a problem — and the state government backed the pub’s stance, clarifying that indoor rules are federal and only permit assistance animals. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/563e3f4ce153468b