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Advocacy Priorities

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Major Projects

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Roads

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Animals

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Rubbish & Recycling

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Make a Payment

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Plan and Build

Everything you need to know about planning and building in Baw Baw Shire.

Agendas & Minutes

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Latest News

Join Bettermentall Inc. for free ‘Let’s Have a Chat’ sessions

Published on 11 April 2025

Anyone looking for tips and tools to improve their mental health is encouraged to book a free “Let’s Have a Chat” session with local mental health advocates, Jason and Kerry Rantall.

Let's “Paint the Town Green” for mental health

Published on 04 April 2025

Baw Baw Shire Council and Mindfull Aus have joined forces to offer an exciting free event next month that is set to bring locals together and provide participants with valuable strategies and knowledge to enhance their personal and professional lives.

Local youths launch Live4Life for 2025

Published on 01 April 2025

Nearly 40 young people from seven secondary schools across Baw Baw Shire were inducted as local mental health ambassadors in February, with the latest Live4Life crew ready to tackle youth mental health head on.
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Upcoming Events

West Gippsland Arts Centre Current Shows & Events

14 April 2025

Find out what's on at WGAC!

Be Business Ready Digitise your Business for Disaster Readiness ONLINE

14 April 2025

Join us for a free session focused on building your business's resilience to disaster.
Disasters can strike at any time—fires, floods, illness, theft, or unexpected disruptions. Are you confident your business could weather the storm?

How will you cope if your business is impacted by a disaster?

Whether you're a sole trader, hobby farmer, small business owner, or the manager of a large corporati

Holiday AusBike Taster

15 April 2025

AusBike is Australia’s national program designed to give kids the essential skills to experience the freedom, fun and adventure of life on a bike.

We ask that participants attending, bring their own bike & helmet for this session.
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Public Notices

2025 Baw Baw Shire Council Revised Meeting Dates

On display until 31 December 2025

Under Council’s Governance Rules, Council may change the date, time and place of any Council Meeting.

Making Community Local Law 2024

On display until 07 August 2025

Notice is given, pursuant to section 74(4) of the Local Government Act 2020, that at its meeting held on 7 August 2024 Baw Baw Shire Council resolved to make the Community Local Law 2024 (Local Law) applying throughout the municipal district.

Community Asset Committees - AGM 2024

On display until 30 June 2025

Each year our Community Asset Committees are required to run AGMs for their respective hall/reserves.
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Significant Planning Matters Update

Community updates regarding significant planning matters in Baw Baw Shire.

Near Me

Near Me lets you find all kinds of handy useful information that relates to your specific area.

Local Directory

Browse the Local Directory for details about community groups and service providers near you.

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