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Emergency Dashboard

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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

Baw Baw Shire extends appointment of Acting Chief Executive Officer

Published on 29 January 2026

Last night, at a closed Council meeting, Baw Baw Shire Council announced the extension of Acting Chief Executive Officer Sally Jones.

Local students benefit from Resilient Kids program

Published on 28 January 2026

Baw Baw Shire Council is proud to be working alongside the Australian Red Cross to help build disaster resilience in local children.

Nine individuals and groups honoured in 2026 Australia Day Awards

Published on 23 January 2026

Nine of Baw Baw Shire’s most outstanding individuals and groups have been recognised for their community contributions, taking out top honours in last night’s Australia Day Awards ceremony.
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Upcoming Events

West Gippsland Arts Centre Current Shows & Events

06 February 2026

Find out what's on at WGAC!

West Gippsland Community Disability Expo

06 February 2026

The West Gippsland Community Disability Expo is returning to the region, bringing together a diverse range of disability providers, supports, and community services under one roof. This event is designed to make navigating disability support easier, clearer, and more accessible for individuals, families, and carers across West Gippsland.

parkrun Warragul

07 February 2026

Free, weekly, 5km timed runs
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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.

Fire Prevention Notice - 10 Church Street, Longwarry

On display until 06 February 2026

In accordance with Schedule 5 of the Country Fire Authority Act 1958 and Regulation 143(1) of the Country Fire Authority Regulations, Baw Baw Shire Council’s Assistant Municipal Fire Prevention Officer, gives notice that the occupier of 10 Church Street, Longwarry (Property number 13161, V 8007 F 117 Lot 1 TP 180361U Drouin West Parish) is directed to complete the works specified in this notice.
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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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