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Emergency Dashboard

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Advocacy Priorities

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Major Projects

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

Roads

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Animals

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

Rubbish & Recycling

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Make a Payment

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Plan and Build

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

Latest News

Nominations for the 2027 Australia Day Awards now open

Published on 06 October 2026

Baw Baw’s 2027 Australia Day Awards nominations are now open, with community members encouraged to nominate local heroes who have made outstanding contributions to Baw Baw Shire.

Books galore in Baw Baw

Published on 29 September 2026

Baw Baw Shire Council, in collaboration with the Drouin Men's Shed, have installed new book boxes in Drouin, Longwarry and Warragul, providing families with free access to more books.

Major milestone for new Library and Learning Centre in Warragul

Published on 28 September 2026

A significant milestone was celebrated today, marking the start of construction on a new contemporary $30 million Library and Learning Centre in Warragul.
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Upcoming Events

Loose Ends

11 October 2026

Exhibition of artwork by Sue Lorraine at WAS Gallery featuring objects, occasional furniture and unanswered questions. The gallery’s major exhibition for 2026.

West Gippsland Arts Centre - Shows & Events

11 October 2026

Your ticket to laughs, music, fun, drama, wonder and joy. See what's on at West Gippsland Arts Centre!

2026 Lardner Park Garden + Home Expo

11 October 2026

The Lardner Park Garden + Home Expo is back, celebrating the very best in garden, home and outdoor living. Discover a diverse range of exhibitors, expert advice, innovative products and practical ideas to inspire your next garden, renovation or home project.
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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.

Notice of Intention to Sell Land - Willow Grove rd, Hillend

On display until 03 November 2026

Baw Baw Shire Council (Council) hereby give notice under Section 114(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 2020 (Vic) and Council’s Community Engagement Policy that pursuant to the previous decision of 14th November, 2018 Council intends to close a portion of Lillico Road.
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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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