General Information:

 

Hepburn Shire Council covers an area just over 1400 square kilometers and is located just over an hour north of Melbourne.  The Hepburn area is known most for its mineral springs and the lush areas of native forests.  The areas local economy has traditionally been based on agricluture and forestry but the increase in people visiting the area to expereince the mineral springs has lead to a steady increase in toursim through out the Hepburn area.

 

Suburbs within Hepburn Shire Council:

 

Allendale, Bald Hills, Basalt, Blackwood North, Blampied, Borlands, Broomfield, Bullarook, Bullarto, Bullarto South, Cabbage Tree, Campbelltown, Clunes, Clydesdale, Coomoora, Creswick, Daylesford, Dean, Denver, Drummond, Drummond North, Dry Diggings, Dunach, Eganstown, Elevated Plains, Evansford, Fern Hill, Franklinford, Glengower, Glenlyon, Guildford, Hepburn, Hepburn Springs, Invermay, Kangaroo Hills, Kidds Gully, Kingston, Kooroocheang, Korweinguboora, Langdons Hill, Lawrence, Leonards Hill, Little Hampton, Lyonville, Malmsbury, Mollongghip, Moorookyle, Mount Beckworth, Mount Cameron, Mount Franklin, Mount Prospect, Musk, Musk Vale, Newbury, Newlyn, Porcupine Ridge, Rocklyn, Rocky Lead, Sailors Falls, Sandon, Shepherds Flat, Smeaton, Smokey Town, Spring Hill, Springmount, Stony Creek, Strangways, Sulky, Taradale, Tarilta, Trentham, Tylden, Ullina, Wattle Flat, Waubra, Werona, Wheatsheaf, Wombat, and Yandoit.

Dog Registration Requirements:

 

Hepburn 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:

 

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

 

Registration Fees:

 

Classification	Fees
Unsterilised Dogs	$63.00
Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner)	$36.50
Sterilised Dogs	$21.00
Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner)	$21.00
Microchipped Dogs	$21.00
Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner)	$21.00
Dogs over 10 years od age	$21.00
Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner)	$21.00
Working dogs	$21.00
VCA dog members	$21.00
Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing)	$0
Transfer of registration	$0.00
Dog tag replacement	$4.40
Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief)	$63.00

 

Registration form:

 

Contact the Council for a copy of the Dog Registration Form 

 

Council Contact Details:

 

Hepburn Shire Council Offices are located at 76 Vincent Street, Daylesford (Melways Map 609 C9)

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

 

Mailing address:                     PO Box 21, DAYLESFORD 3460

Business Telephone:                (03) 5348 2306

Fax:                                         (03) 5348 2911

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

Website:                                  www.hepburn.vic.gov.au

 

Pound Contact Details: 

 

 

Phone:            (03) 5348 1577 or (03) 5348 1633

 

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.