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Your Say, Your Way

Visit Baw Baw Connect and have your say, your way!

Emergency Dashboard

Access all your Emergency information in the one spot.

Advocacy Priorities

Learn more about Council's advocacy priorities here.

Major Projects

Keep up to date with all of Council's major projects here.

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

Find waste collection dates and tip locations.

Make a Payment

Pay rates, animal renewals, fines and applications.

Plan and Build

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

Latest News

Positive progress reflected in annual Community Satisfaction Survey

Published on 23 July 2026

Results are in for the annual Community Satisfaction Survey with significant improvements across the board, reversing a downward trend from previous years.

Master Plan proposed for Roberts Court Bushland Reserve

Published on 23 July 2026

The community is invited to review a draft master plan guiding future use and ongoing management of Roberts Court Bushland Reserve in Drouin.

Council Meeting Snapshot - Wednesday 22 July 2026

Published on 22 July 2026

To keep our community up to date with key Council decisions, outcomes and plans; here is a snapshot summary from Council’s 22 July 2026 Council meeting.

Upcoming Events

Noojee Truffle Festival

30 July 2026

Follow your nose to Noojee this winter and explore the Noojee Truffle Trail. The festival isn't one venue, it's a trail. Farms, restaurants, cafes, and pop-up experiences are spread across Noojee and the surrounding region.

West Gippsland Arts Centre - Shows & Events

30 July 2026

Find out what upcoming events are on at West Gippsland Arts Centre!

Myli Library - Warragul, Drouin & Neerim South

30 July 2026

Discover what's happening at Warragul, Drouin or Neerim South Libraries! Browse their upcoming events to learn, connect, and be inspired.

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Public Notices

Community Asset Committees - AGM 2026

On display until 30 June 2027

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

2026 Baw Baw Shire Council Meeting Dates

On display until 31 December 2026

Baw Baw Shire Council would like to advise of its Council Meeting dates for 2026, which were endorsed at the 12 November 2025 Council Meeting.

Order Made Under Section 26(2) of the Domestic Animals Act 1994

On display until 31 August 2026

Notice is hereby given that at its meeting held on 22 July 2026, Baw Baw Shire Council resolved to make the following Order under section 26(2) of the Domestic Animals Act 1994.

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Community Support Services Near Me

Find out more information about support services available to you.

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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