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Important information and services for people who are living, working, studying in or visiting the City of Melbourne.

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Pay a parking fine

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Book a hard waste collection

Book a green waste collection

Report a street cleaning or maintenance issue

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Pay my rates

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Register or renew my pet's registration

Report a noise issue

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Book an immunisation

Report a lost or damaged bin, or missed collection

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Report illegally dumped waste

Register for a playgroup

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Important information for residents living in the City of Melbourne.

Waste and recycling

Find services for residential recycling and waste disposal.

Rates

Your rates help to better connect the city’s people and places, create a sustainable and prosperous city, and support our neighbourhoods and businesses. 

Pets

We are proud of our reputation as a pet-friendly city.

Children and families

Services and support for children and families in our community.

Health and wellbeing

We're committed to improving environmental and public health.

Inclusion and support services

Melbourne is a city for all people.

International students

We welcome students from all over the world to Melbourne.

Support for community organisations

Supporting organisations, programs and services that develop a sense of community in the municipality. 

Safety and emergencies

Read about CCTV and emergency preparedness.

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Doing what counts in your neighbourhood

Our Council Plan reflects the community's long-term vision for Melbourne.

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A fresh voice for Disability Advisory Committee

Isabella Fantasia is helping make Melbourne more accessible and inclusive.

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Toy libraries in Carlton, North Melbourne and Docklands

Delight your kids and reduce waste by borrowing from our libraries of toys.

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Event programs

Children's programs

Pre-schooler storytimes, school holiday programs, homework and after school clubs.

School holiday activities

Stay entertained during the holidays.

Programs and events

Discover a range of activities for older people.

Connect with international students

Join the My Melbourne program.
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Pets in Melbourne

Resident spotlight

There are many benefits to owning a pet, including companionship and positive health impacts. The City of Melbourne encourages responsible pet ownership.

Learn more

Read our guides to owning a pet

Before you buy a pet

Before you buy a pet, have you considered the following?

Pet registration

Owning a pet comes with many benefits, but also some legal responsibilities. Registering your pet with your local Council is one of them.

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Responsible pet ownership

Find out your responsibilities as a pet owner.
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our acknowledgement

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  • Aboriginal People Flag

The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. 

 

We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.