Animal Registration Notices Out Now

Council is encouraging pet owners to register their cats and dogs by 10 April 2025, as part of responsible pet ownership.

Registration is required for all cats and dogs over three months of age under the Domestic Animals Act 1994.

If you have not received your renewal notice, please contact us on 55730444. To register a new animal, follow the link below.

Registering a Pet

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2025-29 Council Plan Community Engagement

Community Engagement has now commenced for the 2025-29 Council Plan. Council and staff will visit all Southern Grampians townships over February and March to hear directly from residents to help guide Council direction for the next four years. Click here for more information on dates and locations.

Council Plan Engagement Sessions

Building Standards and Regulations

Each Australian state has its own building act and building regulations.

Victorian Building Act 1993
Victorian Building Regulations 2018
National Construction Code (NCC), which includes the Building Code of Australia (BCA)
Australian Standards
Minister's Guidelines
Practice Notes (VBA)

Please visit the VBA Website for more information.