Gannawarra Shire Council
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Gannawarra Shire Council covers an area just over 3700 square kilometers an is located approximatly 3 hours drive from Melbourne.  The shire is located along the Murray river and is close to the region centers of Swan Hill and Echuca.  Gannawarra Shire is a largely agricultural area with cropping and dairy cattle the main activities.
 
Suburbs within Gannawarra Shire Council:
 
Appin, Appin Park, Appin South, Bael Bael, Beauchamp, Benjeroop, Budgerum East, Budgerum West, Burkes Bridge, Cannie, Capels Crossing, Cohuna, Culfearn, Cullen, Daltons Bridge, Dingwall, Fairley, Gannawarra, Gonn Crossing, Gredgwin, Horfield, Kangaroo Lake, Keely, Kerang, Koondrook, Koroop, Korrak Korrak, Lake Charm, Lake Meran, Lalbert, Langville, Leitchville, Macorna, Macorna North, McMillans, Mead, Meatian, Meering West, Milnes Bridge, Mincha West, Murrabit, Myall, Mystic Park, Ninyeunook, Normanville, Oakvale, Pine View, Quambatook, Reedy Lake, Rowland, Sandhill Lake, Teal Point, Titybong, Towaninny, Tragowel, Wandella, Wee Wee Rup, Westby and Yeoburn East.  
 
Dog Registration Requirements:
 
Gannawarra 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:
 
Gannawarra Shire Council allows a maximum number of 2 dogs per household on non farming land. 
 
Registration Fees:
 

Classification

 Fees
 Unsterilised Dogs 
 $45.00
 Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $22.50 
 Sterilised Dogs
 $15.00   
 Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $7.50 
 Microchipped Dogs
 $15.00 
 Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $7.50 
 Dogs over 10 years of age 
 $15.00 
 Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner) 
 $7.50 
 Working dogs 
 $15.00 
 VCA dog members 
 $15.00
 Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing) 
 $0
 Transfer of registration 
 $5.00 
 Dog tag replacement 
 $5.00 
 Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief) 
 $45.00
 
Registration form:
 
Contact the Council for a copy of the Dog Registration Form
 
Council Contact Details:
 
Gannawarra Shire Council Offices are located at 49 Victoria Street, Kerang (Meways Map 621 B4) 
Opening hours are between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
 
Mailing address:                      PO Box 287, KERANG 3579
Business Telephone:                (03)  5450 9333 
Fax:                                         (03)  5450 3023
Email address:                       This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:                                  www.gannawarra.vic.gov.au
 
Pound Contact Details: 
 
For impounded dogs contact the Council on (03) 5450 9333
 
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.