Workshops for volunteer groups and individuals
	A workshop around volunteer group responsibilities was recently held in Warragul as part of National Volunteers Week.
	Erica and Noojee War Memorials restoration funding
	Baw Baw Shire Council recently received a grant of $18,489 by the Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans Affairs, Mr Tony Robinson towards restoration works on the Erica and Noojee War Memorials.
	Fencing for Baw Baw Shire residents
	The Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund with support from Baw Baw Shire Council is bolstering fencing efforts in bushfire affected areas with almost $200,000 of materials to be distributed in the Shire.
	National Volunteers Week May 2009
	Volunteer Recognition Function for all Aged & Disability Services Volunteers On Thursday 14 May at the Warragul Cinema, volunteers from across the Shire were invited to attend a special viewing of the movie Last Chance Harvey followed by an afternoon tea which was enjoyed by one and all.
	Local government submission to Bushfires Royal Commission
	Local government submission to Bushfires Royal Commission Bushfire Management Role of Councils
	An exciting opportunity for community members and businesses of Drouin & Yarragon
	Baw Baw Shire Council has successfully gained approval for the Baw Baw Business Expansion & Retention (BEAR) project to be implemented in the townships of Drouin and Yarragon under the Rural Economic Development Opportunities Fund, a Small Towns Victoria Program initiative funded by Regional Development Victoria.
	Triple J comes to Gippsland for the One Night Stand Concert
	On Saturday 30 May Gippsland will rock with the triple j ‘One Night Stand’ a free, all-ages concert bringing live music experience to youth in regional Australia at the Sale football ground.
	Bush revival at Glen Cromie
	The bushland around Glen Cromie Caravan Park is set for a re-birth after Four Wheel Drive Victoria’s Rural Response Group and Baw Baw Shire Council came together to re-build pathways, bridges, seats and picnic tables.
	Quilting sews-up community spirit
	Generosity and cooperation between the community and Baw Baw Council are bringing small joys back into the lives of families affected by the fires. The Neerim District Quilters and Friends have donated over 20 quilts to Baw Baw Shire Council. Case managers, who are assisting in the recovery of bushfire survivors in Baw Baw are helping to identify people to receive one of the group’s quilting creations.
	An exciting opportunity for the community and businesses of Yarragon
	There is a valuable opportunity for community members and businesses in Yarragon to participate in the new Baw Baw Business Expansion and Retention Program (B.E.A.R). The BEAR program can help businesses achieve growth through the establishment of better business relationships and partnerships within rural towns and communities
	Black spot funding
	Baw Baw Shire Council is set to spend $1.2m upgrading black spots to reduce the risk of crashes on local roads this year, as part of the Federal Government’s Nation Building Program to support jobs.
	Explore ways your business can be improved “artistically”
	pARTnerships Forum Explore ways your business can be improved “artistically” Baw Baw Shire is pleased to host an exciting forum on Thursday 7 May at the Wild Dog Winery, Korumburra Rd Warragul commencing at 6.30pm. The evening will explore the use of art and artists in non art venues and how partnerships with artists can enhance your business.
	Have your say around transport issues in Neerim and district
	Transport is rated as one of the big issues facing people living in rural Victoria and the State Government’s Transport Connections Project is seeking ways to work in partnership with the community to address issues around people finding it hard to connect with services such as medical appointments, job interviews, training opportunities catching up with friends or any issue around transport which hinders their full participation in community life.