Shepparton retailer Trelly’s Outdoor has been active on the ground supporting farmers affected by bushfires. The business has been receiving and distributing free .22 ammunition to producers
in fire-affected regions to assist with the humane destruction of injured livestock and wildlife, a critical need amid widespread stock losses and damage.
In the first days of community assistance, Trelly’s received and supplied around 50,000 rounds of ammunition through public donations and industry partners, with the store matching contributions.
Owner Steven Threlfall and staff have worked long hours coordinating donations, organising supplies and delivering ammunition directly
to impacted farmers. The initiative has drawn support from across Australia, reflecting a strong grassroots response during the emergency.
In Avenel, wine producer Suzanne Taresch of Elgo Estate said around 1,000 sheep at the fire-impacted winery either perished or had to be destroyed. She described Trelly’s ammunition donation drive as a practical and compassionate response, providing immediate support at a time when farmers were facing confronting and distressing decisions.
