Balranald Shire Council
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Balranald Shire is situated in the South West of New South Wales. Its main business centre Balranald is located on the Murrumbidgee River. the second business centre of Euston is 80km to the west and located on the banks of the Murray River.

The population of Balranald Shire is approximately 3000 with about half of those people living in the town of Balranald and approximately 600 people live in the Town of Euston

Suburbs within Balranald Shire Council:

Balranald, Euston, Kyalite, Hatfield, Penarie, Clare and Oxley 
 
Dog Registration Requirements:
 
Balranald Shire Council requires all dogs over the age of 12 weeks to be registered and microchiped.  Once the dog is registered with the council a unique tag is issued to the owner to be placed on the dogs collar. This tag aids in the prompt return of dogs that may be found wandering.
 
Number of Dogs Permitted Per House hold:
 
Balranald Shire Council does not have a limit to the number of dogs per household on non farming land providing that the dogs are not a nuisance through inadequate containment, noise and bad hygiene. 
 
Registration Fees:
 

Classification

  Fees
 Unsterilised Dogs 
 $150.00
 Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $150.00 
 Sterilised Dogs
 $40.00   
 Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $15.00 
 Microchipped Dogs
 $40.00 
 Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $15.00 
 Dogs over 10 years of age 
 $40.00 
 Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner) 
 $15.00 
 Working dogs 
 $40.00 

 Royal NSW Canine Council Members

  $40.00

 Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing) 

  $0
 Transfer of registration 
 $5.00 
 Dog tag replacement 
 $5.00 
 Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief) 
 $70.00
 
Registration form:
 
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Council Contact Details:
 
Balranald Shire Council Offices are located at 70 Market Street, Balranald NSW (UBD______) 
Opening hours are between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
 
Mailing address:                      PO Box 120, Balranald NSW 2715
Business Telephone:                (02)   5020 1300
Fax:                                         (02)  5020 1620
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Website:                                 http://www.balranald.nsw.gov.au/ 
 
Pound Contact Details: 
 
Ballina Shire Council has an Animal Shelter is located in Piper Drive, Ballina (UBD_____)
Opening Times:   By appointment only
Phone Number:  (02) 6686 1210  (office hours only)
 
Animal Release Requirements:
  • All dogs and cats over the age of 3 months must be registered with Council prior to release.
  • Owner identification is required at release.
  • Fines will be imposed for unregistered animals and animals at large.