General Information:

 

Buloke Shire Council is one of Victoria's larger council areas covering just over 8000 square kilometers.  Buloke Shire is located in north west Victoria and is vitally important to Victoria's agriculture and farming.  Grain and sheep production make up the majority of farming in this area. 

 

Suburbs within Buloke Shire Council:

 

Ballapur, Banyan, Banyenong, Barrakee, Berriwillock, Bimbourie, Birchip, Boigbeat, Buckrabanyule, Bunguluke, Carron, Charlton, Chirrup, Cokum, Coonooer Bridge, Cope Cope, Corack, Culgoa, Curyo, Donald, Dooboobetic, Dumosa, Fairview, Glenloth, Granite Flat, Jeffcott, Jil Jil, Kalpienung, Karyrie, Kinnabulla, Laen, Lake Buloke, Lake Marmel, Lake Tyrrell, Lawler, Litchfield, Long Plains, Marlbed, Massey, Morton Plains, Myall, Nandaly, Nareewillock, Narraport, Ninda, Nine Mile, Ninyeunook, Nullawil, Nyarrin, Pier Milan, Reedy Dam, Rich Avon, Richmond Plains, Sea Lake, Springfield, Straten, Sutton, Teddywaddy, Thalia, Titybong, Towaninny, Turriff, Tyrrell, Tyrrell Downs, Warmur, Warmur West, Warne, Watchem, Watchupga, Whirily, Wilkur, Willangie, Winston, Wooroonook, Woosang, Wycheproof, Yawong Hills and Yeungroon .

 

Dog Registration Requirements:

 

Buloke 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:

 

Buloke Shire Council allows a maximum number of 2 dogs per household on non farming land. 

 

Registration Fees:

 

Classification	Fees
Unsterilised Dogs	$38.50
Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner)	$20.50
Sterilised Dogs	$14.50
Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner)	$14.50
Microchipped Dogs	$14.50
Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner)	$14.50
Dogs over 10 years od age	$14.50
Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner)	$14.50
Working dogs	$14.50
VCA dog members	$14.50
Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing)	$0
Transfer of registration	$2.50
Dog tag replacement	$2.50
Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief)

 

Registration form:

 

Contact the Council for a copy of the Dog Registration Form 

 

Council Contact Details:

 

Buloke Shire Council Offices are located at 367 Broadway, Wycheproof (Melways Map 620 G5)

Opening hours are between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.

 

Mailing address:                     PO Box 1, WYCHEPROOF 3527   

Business Telephone:                (03) 5493 7400  

Fax:                                         (03) 5493 7395

Email address:                      This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Website:                                   www.buloke.vic.gov.au

 

 

Pound Contact Details: 

 

Buloke Shire Council has a dog pound located at the Municipal Depot in Mount Street Wycheproof

   

Council Ranger Contact details:

Phone:            0419 100 744 (after hours number)

 

Animal Release Requirements:

• $7 per day or part thereof plus a $30 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.