General Information:

 

Macedon Ranges Shire Council covers an area of just over 1700 square kilometers and is located 60 minutes drive from the north of Melbourne.  The shire area is classified as semi-rural but is an important tourist area for Victoria.  The shire area attracts both domestic and international tourists to its many wineries and also natural attractions such as the Macedon Ranges themselves.  Tourism is the main economic activity in this area.

 

Suburbs within Macedon Ranges Shire Council:

 

Ashbourne, Barringo, Baynton, Benloch, Bolinda, Bullengarook, Bylands, Cadello, Carlsruhe, Cherokee, Chintin, Clarkefield, Cobaw, Couangalt, Darraweit Guim, Denver, Drummond, Drummond North, Edgecombe, Fern Hill, Gisborne, Glenhope, Goldie, Greenhill, Hanging Rock, Hesket, Kerrie, Kyneton, Lancefield, Lauriston, Macedon, Malmsbury, Monegeetta, Monegeetta North, Mount Macedon, New Gisborne, Newham, Pastoria, Pipers Creek, Riddell, Riddells Creek, Rochford, Romsey, Sidonia, Spring Hill, Springfield, Tantaraboo, Taradale, Toolern Vale, Trentham East, Tylden and Woodend.   

 

Dog Registration Requirements:

 

Macedon Ranges 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:

 

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

 

Registration Fees:

 

Classification	Fees
Unsterilised Dogs	$75.00
Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner)	$37.50
Sterilised Dogs	$25.00
Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner)	$12.50
Microchipped Dogs	$25.00
Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner)	$12.50
Dogs over 10 years od age	$25.00
Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner)	$12.50
Working dogs	$25.00
VCA dog members	$25.00
Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing)	$0
Transfer of registration	$6.00
Dog tag replacement	$6.00
Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief)	$105.00

 

Registration form:

 

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Council Contact Details:

 

Macedon Ranges Shire Council Offices are located at 129 Mollison Street, Kyneton (Melways Map 609 F8)

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

 

Mailing address:                      PO Box 151, KYNETON 3444

Business Telephone:                (03)  5422 0333

Fax:                                         (03)  5422 3623

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

Website:                                  www.macedon-ranges.vic.gov.au 

 

Pound Contact Details: 

 

 

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.