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Temporary Closure – Lilydale Community Link

Our Community Link at the Civic Centre in Lilydale will close early, at 3pm on Friday, 26 June and remain closed for minor works to the Front of House area, reopening at 12pm on Monday, 29 June.

During this time, you can still visit our other Community Links, access services online, or or speak with our friendly team by calling 1300 368 333.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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Animal businesses

Domestic animal businesses operating in Yarra Ranges are required to be registered with Council and must comply with the relevant code of practice.

Exercising your dog

Find areas to exercise your dog on and off leash.

Owning a pet

Read more about responsible pet ownership and things to keep in mind when responsible for an animal including cat curfew, barking dogs and keeping backyard chickens.

Pet registrations

Register your pet, update or cancel a registration.

Pests and Wildlife

Learn more about pest and wildlife animals within the Yarra Ranges

Problems with animals

Infomation on how to deal with animal problems in the Yarra Ranges.

Contact us
If you'd like to speak to our Safer Communities Team, including our rangers, call us on 1300 368 333 or email us at mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au

 

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P.O. Box 105, Anderson Street
Lilydale, VIC 3140

P 1300 368 333
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Acknowledgement of Country

Yarra Ranges Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri and other Kulin Nation peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of these lands and waterways.

We pay our respects to all Elders, past, present, and emerging,who have been,and always will be, integral to the story of our region.

We proudly share custodianship to care for Country together.

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