Baw Baw Shire Council
General Information:
 
Baw Baw Shire Council is a predominantly rural municipality which is located in the south east of Victoria.  The Shire is just over 4000 square kilometers and is made up of rich farming, dairying and forestry areas.  Primary industry accounts for nearly 80 percent of employment in the area and expansion in farming areas such as organics has benifited this local community. bawbaw.gif
 
Suburbs within Baw Baw Shire:
 
Aberfeldy, Allambee, Allambee East, Allambee Reserve, Allambee South, Amor, Athlone, Baw Baw, Baw Baw Village, Beardmores, Bona Vista, Brandy Creek, Bull Swamp, Buln Buln, Caringal, Childers, Cloverlea, Coalville, Collins Siding, Coopers Creek, Crossover, Darnum, Delburn, Driffeld, Drouin, Ellinbank, Erica, Ferndale, Fumina, Gainsborough, Glengarry North, Hallora, Hill End, Icy Creek,Jacob Creek, Jericho, Jindivick, Labertouche, Lardner, Lillico, Loch Valley, Longwarry, Mirboo North, Modella, Moe, Moondarra, Mountain View, Narracan, Nayook, Neerim, Neerim Junction, Neerim North, Nilma, Noojee, Nyora, Parkers Corner, Piedmont, Poowong East, Rawson, Ripplebrook, Robin Hood, Rokeby, Seaview, Shady Creek, Strzelecki, Tanjil, Tanjil Bren, Tarago, Tetoora Road, Thaloo, Thomson, Thorpdale, Thorpdale South, Toombon, Toongabbie, Topiram, Trafalgar, Trida, Tyers Junction, Vesper, Walhalla, Warragul, Warragul South, Warragul West, Westbury Willow Grove, Yallourn, North,Yarragon and Yulungah.
 
Dog Registration Requirements:
 
Baw Baw Shire Council requires all dogs over the age of 3 months to be registered.  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:
 
Baw Baw Shire Council allows a maximum number of 2 dogs per household on non farming land. 
 
Registration Fees:
 

Classification

 Fees
 Unsterilised Dogs 
 $60.00
 Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $30.00 
 Sterilised Dogs
 $20.00   
 Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $10.00 
 Microchipped Dogs
 $20.00 
 Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $10.00 
 Dogs over 10 years od age 
 $20.00 
 Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner) 
 $10.00 
 Working dogs 
 $20.00 
 VCA dog members 
 $20.00
 Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing) 
 $0
 Transfer of registration 
 $5.00 
 Dog tag replacement 
 $5.00 
 Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief) 
 $60.00
 
Registration form:
 
Contact the Council for a copy of the Dog Registration Form  
 
Council Contact Details:
 
Baw Baw Shire Council Offices are located at Civic Place, Warragul (Melways Map 628 B7)
Opening hours are between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
 
Mailing address:                      PO Box 304, WARRAGUL 3820
Business Telephone:                (03) 5624 2411  
Fax:                                         (03) 5622 3654
Email address:                      This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:                                   www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
 
 
Pound Contact Details: 
 
Baw Baw Shire Council requires people to contact the local laws department if they have lost or have found a dog. 

Local Laws Department Contact details:
Phone:            (03) 5624 2455 (office hours only)
 
Animal Release Requirements:
  • $5 per day or part thereof plus a $35 release fee.
  • 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.