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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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Plan and Build

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Latest News

ANZAC Day commemorations across Baw Baw Shire in 2026

Published on 17 April 2026

Community members are invited to pay their respects at a commemorative service in Baw Baw Shire this ANZAC Day.

Submit your written feedback on adopted Yarragon Township Plans

Published on 13 April 2026

Council is encouraging residents and businesses to have their say on the adopted Yarragon Township Plan, Urban Design Framework and commercial rezoning during an additional two-week consultation period launching today.

End of Fire Danger Period in Baw Baw Shire

Published on 07 April 2026

The CFA-declared Fire Danger Period across Baw Baw Shire has ended today, Tuesday 7 April 2026.
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Upcoming Events

West Gippsland Arts Centre Current Shows & Events

18 April 2026

Find out what's on at WGAC!

Meatstock Gippsland 2026

18 April 2026

Meatstock is two full-on days of live music, barbecue and grilling competitions, low and slow barbecue, butcher wars, demonstrations, barbecue expo + much more...

Thorpdale Hall Emergency Readiness Community Event

18 April 2026

Join us for a free community dinner on Saturday, 18 April from 6.00pm - 8.00pm at the Thorpdale Hall. Enjoy emergency readiness workshops, giveaways, displays by AusNet, local emergency services units, and children's activities.
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Public Notices

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.

Community Asset Committees - AGM 2025

On display until 30 June 2026

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

ANZAC Day – Temporary Road Closures – Saturday 25 April 2026

On display until 27 April 2026

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 207, Schedule 11, Clause 10[1][b] of the Local Government Act 1989, Baw Baw Shire Council has given its consent to the temporary road closures.
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Community Support Services Near Me

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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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