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Advocacy Priorities

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Major Projects

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Roads

Road works to make your roads work.

Animals

Find lost pets, animals to adopt, and full info about animal ownership in the Shire.

Rubbish & Recycling

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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

Help shape the future of pet ownership in Baw Baw Shire

Published on 14 March 2025

Baw Baw Shire Council is reviewing its Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) and we want to hear from you!

Council Meeting Snapshot - Wednesday 12 March 2025

Published on 12 March 2025

To keep our community up to date with key Council decisions, outcomes and plans; here is a snapshot summary from Council’s Wednesday 12 March 2025 Council meeting.

Baw Baw Pet Expo returns for 2025

Published on 11 March 2025

Get ready for a ‘pawsome’ day out as the Baw Baw Pet Expo returns to Burke Street Park, Warragul, next month.
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Upcoming Events

West Gippsland Arts Centre Current Shows & Events

23 March 2025

Find out what's on at WGAC!

Self-Care Workshop - Trafalgar

26 March 2025

Self-care is a proactive approach to maintaining overall well-being, involving regular actions that nurture physical, mental, and emotional health to prevent stress and burnout.

Baw Baw Shire Council is partnered with Bettermentall Together Inc to deliver a self-care workshop.

Walhalla Goldfields Railway - Train Rides

23 March 2025

All aboard a very special journey down Stringer's Creek Gorge with trains departing from Walhalla Station. Experience the beauty of our railway in the mountains of Baw Baw Shire.
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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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