Nillumbik Shire Council
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Nillumbik Shire Council covers an area just over 400 square kilometers and is located on Victorias north east approximatly 25 kilometers from Melbourne.  This shire area is predominatly urban but contains significant natural areas such as King Lake National Park and the Yarra River which forms the southern booundary of this area.  The local economy of Nillumbik Shire is based mainly on building construction and associated services.
 
Suburbs within Nillumbik Shire:
 
Arthurs Creek, Bend of Islands, Briar Hill, Christmas Hills, Cottles Bridge, Diamond Creek, Doreen, Eltham, Greensborough, Hurstbridge, Kangaroo Ground, Kinglake, Kinglake Central, Kinglake West, Nutfield, Panton Hill, Plenty, Research, Smiths Gully, St Andrews, Strathewen, Warrandyte North, Watsons Creek, Wattle Glen, Yan Yean, and Yarrambat.   
 
Dog Registration Requirements:
 
Nillumbik 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:
 
Nillumbik Shire Council allows a maximum number of 2 dogs per household on non farming land. 
 
Registration Fees:
 

Classification

 Fees
 Unsterilised Dogs 
 $69.75
 Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $34.85
 Sterilised Dogs
 $23.25  
 Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $11.60 
 Microchipped Dogs
 $23.25
 Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $11.60 
 Dogs over 10 years of age 
 $23.25
 Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner) 
 $11.60 
 Working dogs 
 $23.25
 VCA dog members 
 $23.25
 Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing) 
 $0
 Transfer of registration 
 $5.00 
 Dog tag replacement 
 $5.00 
 Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief) 
 $69.75
 
Registration form:
 
 
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Council Contact Details:
 
Nillumbik Shire Council Offices are located on Civic Drive, Greensborough (Melways Map 11 A10)
Opening hours are between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
 
Mailing address:                      PO Box 476, GREENSBOROUGH 3088
Business Telephone:                (03)  9433 3111
Fax:                                         (03)  9432 9559
Email address:                      This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:                                  www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au  
 
 
Pound Contact Details: 
 
Nillumbik Shire Council has a dog pound located at the Nillumbik Works Depot at 290-304 Yan Yean Road, Plenty (Melway Map 11 E1).
 
The opening hours are as follows:
Monday - Sunday: 8.00 am - 11.00 am
Or by appointment with the Council Ranger 
 
Pound Contact details:
Phone:            (03) 9433 3231
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.