General Information:

 

South Gippsland Shire Council covers an area just over 3200 square kilometers and is located in Victorias south.  The shire area is primarily rural land with beef production and dairy actitivies common in this area.  South Gippsland Shire Council is also a popular tourist destination with Wilson Promontory a popular spot to visit.

 

Suburbs within South Gippsland Shire:

 

Adare, Agnes, Allambee Reserve, Allambee South, Arawata, Baromi, Barry Beach, Bena, Bennison, Berrys Creek, Binginwarri, Bonnie Brae, Boolarong, Boolarra, Boolarra South, Boorool, Boys, Buffalo, Burndale, Carmichael, Darby, Darlimurla, Delburn, Dollar, Dumbalk, Dumbalk East, Fairbank, Fish Creek, Foster, Gunyah, Hallston, Hazel Park, Hedley, Hoddle, Inverloch, Jeetho, Jumbunna, Kardella, Kardella South, Kongwak, Koonwarra, Koorooman, Korumburra, Krowera, Lang Lang, Leongatha, Limonite, Loch, Mardan, McKinnons, Meeniyan, Middle Tarwin, Mirboo, Mirboo East, Mount Best, Mount Eccles, Mountain View, Moyarra, Nerrena, Nerrena East, Nyora, Outtrim, Poowong, Port Franklin, Port Welshpool, Pound Creek, Ranceby, Ruby, Sandy Point, Stony Creek, Strzelecki, Tarwin, Tarwin East, Thorpdale, Thorpdale South, Tidal River, Toora, Trida, Turtons Creek, Venus Bay, Walkerville, Walkerville North, Waratah Bay, Welshpool, Whitelaw, Wilsons Promontory, Wonga, Wonyip, Woorarra West, Wooreen, and Yanakie.

 

Dog Registration Requirements:

 

South Gippsland 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:

 

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

 

Registration Fees:

 

Classification	Fees
Unsterilised Dogs	$84.00
Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner)	$42.00
Sterilised Dogs	$28.00
Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner)	$14.00
Microchipped Dogs	$28.00
Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner)	$14.00
Dogs over 10 years of age	$28.00
Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner)	$14.00
Working dogs	$28.00
VCA dog members	$28.00
Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing)	$0
Transfer of registration	$5.00
Dog tag replacement	$5.00
Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief)	$84.00

 

Registration form:

 

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Council Contact Details:

 

South Gippsland Shire Council Offices are located at 9 Smith Street, Leongatha (Melways Map 612 U11)

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

 

Mailing address:                      Private Bag 4, LEONGATHA 3953

Business Telephone:                (03)  5662 9200

Fax:                                         (03)  5662 3754

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

Website:                                    www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

 

 

Pound Contact Details: 

 
If your pet has been lost you can also contact the Pound direct between the hours of 9.30am till 3.30pm

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.