General Information:

 

Wellington Shire Council covers an area of just over 10900 square kilometers and is located in Victoria's east.  The area's main economic activity is agriculture but the shire is also home to the Longford gas plant, Ninelty Mile Beach as well as a large prison located at Wellington.

 

Suburbs within Wellington Shire:

 

Airly, Alberton, Balook, Binginwarri, Black Snake Creek, Blackwarry, Boisdale, Briagolong, Bundalaguah, Bushy Park, Callignee North, Calrossie, Carrajung, Carrajung Lower, Carrajung South, Castleburn, Cherrilong, Christies, Clydebank, Cobains, Coongulla, Cowa, Cowwarr, Crooked River, Culloden, Dargo, Darriman, Dawson, Denison, Devon North, Dutson, Dutson Downs, Fernbank, Flamingo Beach, Flynn, Flynns Creek, Fulham, Gelliondale, Giffard, Giffard West, Glen Falloch, Glencairn, Glengarry, Glenmaggie, Glomar Beach, Golden Beach, Gormandale, Grand Ridge, Greenmount, Guthridge, Hawkhurst, Hedley, Heyfield, Hiamdale, Hiawatha, Hollands Landing, Huggett, Hunterston, Jack River, Johnstones Hill, Kallady, Kilmany, Lake Wellington, Landsborough, Licola, Llowalong, Loch Sport, Longford, Macks Creek, Madalya, Maffra, Maffra West Upper, Manns Beach, McLoughlins Beach, Meerlieu, Mewburn Park, Montgomery, Mount Buller, Munro, Myrtlebank, Nambrok, Newry, Nuntin, Ocean Grange, Paradise Beach, Pearsondale, Perry Bridge, Port Albert, Proctors, Riverslea, Robertsons Beach, Rosedale, Ryton, Sale, Sale East, Seacombe, Seaspray, Seaton, Staceys Bridge, Stockdale, Stradbroke, Stratford, Talbotville, Tamboritha, Tarra Valley, Tarraville, The Heart, The Honeysuckles, Tinamba, Tooloonook, Toongabbie, Toora North, Valencia Creek, Walhalla, Waterford, Willung, Willung South, Winnindoo, Womerah, Won Wron, Wongungarra, Wonyip, Woods Point, Woodside, Woodside Beach, Woorarra, Wurruk and Yarram.

 

Dog Registration Requirements:

 

Wellington 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:

 

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

 

Registration Fees:

 

Classification	Fees
Unsterilised Dogs	$69.00
Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner)	$34.50
Sterilised Dogs	$23.00
Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner)	$11.50
Microchipped Dogs	$23.00
Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner)	$11.50
Dogs over 10 years of age	$23.00
Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner)	$11.50
Working dogs	$23.00
VCA dog members	$23.00
Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing)	$0
Transfer of registration	$5.00
Dog tag replacement	$5.00
Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief)	$69.00

 

Registration form:

 

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Council Contact Details:

 

Wellington Shire Council Offices are located at 70 Foster Street, Sale (Melways Map 628 G6)

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

 

Mailing address:                      PO Box 506, SALE 3850

Business Telephone:                 1300 366 244 

Fax:                                         (03) 5142 3499 

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

Website:                                    www.wellington.vic.gov.au

 

Pound Contact Details: 

 

Contact Wellington Shire Council on 1300 366 244 for pound details and opening times.   

 

• 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.