The Civic Centre and Whittlesea Service Hub will close at 2pm on 24 December and will reopen on Monday 5 January. Phone services will remain available from 29 to 31 December and 2 January.
Due to the Christmas and New Year public holidays, some bin collections will be delayed. Between Thursday 25 December and Friday 2 January bins that are normally collected on Thursdays and Fridays will be collected one day later.
Australia is home to some of the world's most unique and recognisable wildlife, including some dangerous species.
Understanding how to live safely and comfortably alongside these native animals is essential.
This section provides valuable information on interacting with wildlife, the regulations around keeping them as pets, and how to report injured animals.
Living in Australia means sharing the environment with diverse native wildlife. Learn practical tips for safely dealing with common species such as kangaroos, snakes, possums and magpies.
There are laws and regulations around keeping native wildlife as pets. We provide you with the information you need to apply for a licence to keep reptiles or amphibians lawfully.
If you come across injured native birds or wildlife, call the 24-hour Wildlife Victoria emergency hotline at 03 8400 7300 for assistance and guidance on what to do next.