General Information:

 

Hindmarsh Shire Council covers an area just under 1500 square kilometers and is located 340 kilometers north west of Melbourne.  The council area is in the middle of the Wimmera-Mallee region and is the gateway to tourist areas such as the Little Desert National Park, Big Desert National Park and the Wimmera River.  The local economy of Hindmarsh relies heavily on tourism and broadacre farming such as grain and sheep.

 

Suburbs within Hindmarsh Shire Council:

 

Albacutya, Allanby, Antwerp, Arkona, Brentwood, Broughton, Dalmallee, Detpa, Dimboola, Ellam, Gerang Gerung, Glenlee, Jeparit, Katyil, Kenmare, Kiata, Kurnbrunin, Lake Hindmarsh, Lorquon, Netherby, Nhill, Pella, Peppers Plains, Pullut, Rainbow, Tarranyurk, Werrap, and Yanac.  
 

 

Dog Registration Requirements:

 

Hindmarsh 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:

 

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

 

Registration Fees:

 

Classification	Fees
Unsterilised Dogs	$54.00
Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner)	$27.00
Sterilised Dogs	$16.50
Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner)	$8.25
Microchipped Dogs	$16.50
Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner)	$8.25
Dogs over 10 years od age	$16.50
Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner)	$8.25
Working dogs	$16.50
VCA dog members	$16.50
Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing)	$0
Transfer of registration	$5.00
Dog tag replacement	$5.00
Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief)	$54.00

 

Registration form:

 

Contact the Council for a copy of the Dog Registration Form

 

Council Contact Details:

 

Hindmarsh Shire Council Offices are located at 92 Nelson Street, Nhill (Melways Map 619 K7)

Opening hours are between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm weekdays.

 

Mailing address:                     PO Box 250, NHILL 3418

Business Telephone:                (03)  5391 1811

Fax:                                         (03)  5391 1376

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

Website:                                  www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au  

 

Council Ranger Contact details:

Phone:            (03)  5391 1811 or 0428 500 244 (after hours)

Animal Release Requirements:

• All dogs and cats over the age of 3 months must be registered with Council prior to release from the pound.
• Owner identification is required at release.
• Fines will be imposed for unregistered animals and animals at large.