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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

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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

Fun events to stay active and connected these school holidays

Published on 26 March 2026

Get ready for a fun-filled school holidays this April as local youth dive into an exciting line up of creative and active events designed to keep school aged kids entertained and engaged.

Have your say on Council’s Customer Service Charter & Complaint Policy

Published on 26 March 2026

Council is seeking feedback from the community as part of a review of two documents: the Customer Service Charter and the Complaint Handling Policy.

Baw Baw Shire Council launches advocacy priorities

Published on 26 March 2026

The Weebar Road roundabout, Stage Two of the Rokeby to Noojee Trail and the construction of a second oval in Trafalgar are among Baw Baw Shire’s key advocacy priorities for 2026.

Upcoming Events

Farm World 2026

27 March 2026

One of the largest agricultural shows/expos in Victoria, hosting over 600 exhibitors, there's something for everyone! All things agriculture plus much, much more. Saturday Night Rodeo for the whole family as well as daily motor cross shows by the Freestyle Kings.

West Gippsland Arts Centre Current Shows & Events

27 March 2026

Find out what's on at WGAC!

parkrun Warragul

28 March 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.

Declaration of a Road - 19A Dodemaides Road, Trafalgar

On display until 09 March 2026

In accordance with section 11(1) of the Road Management Act 2004 (the Act), Baw Baw Shire Council gives notice that it declares Echoglen Street, known as 19A Dodemaides Road, Trafalgar.

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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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