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Reports: Cost of State inaction on Baw Baw roads to exceed $1 billion

Published on 29 September 2022

Two new expert reports have revealed the full cost of continued State Government inaction to upgrade Baw Baw Shire’s 100-year old arterial road network may approach $1.5 billion.

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Council Meeting Snapshot - Wednesday 28 September 2022

Published on 28 September 2022

To keep our community up to date with key Council decisions, outcomes and plans; here is a snapshot summary from Council’s Wednesday 28 September 2022 Council meeting.

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The Victorian Seniors Festival is back and in-person in Baw Baw

Published on 28 September 2022

The Victorian Seniors Festival is back and in-person this October, with plenty of free or low-cost activities on offer for residents across Baw Baw Shire.

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Nominations for the 2023 Australia Day Awards opening soon!

Published on 28 September 2022

Nominations for the 2023 Australia Day Awards open on Tuesday 4th October, providing community members the opportunity to shine a light on the unsung heroes and community organisations that selflessly give their time and expertise to help others within Baw Baw Shire.

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The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival comes to Baw Baw!

Published on 26 September 2022

The iconic Melbourne Food and Wine Festival returns to Baw Baw this November kicking off with The Village Feast, a weekend long foodies’ celebration in Thorpdale showcasing the region’s spectacular produce alongside the state’s leading chefs, producers and entertainers.

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Planning Scheme Amendment C145 progresses to independent panel

Published on 20 September 2022

Following a public exhibition period, Planning Amendment C145bawb applying to 28 and Part 63 Yarragon-Leongatha Road, Yarragon will be referred to an independent Planning Panel to consider submissions received and the proposed changes to the planning scheme.

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Strategy adopted to protect and sustain Baw Baw’s natural environment

Published on 19 September 2022

Guided by community feedback, Council has adopted the Environmental Sustainability Strategy that will shape its environmental practices and sustainability goals for Baw Baw Shire over the next 8 years.

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Baw Baw Shire introduces a new way to participate in Council Meetings

Published on 15 September 2022

Community members will now have the option to make virtual submissions to Council under new Governance Rules adopted by Baw Baw Shire Council.

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Council Meeting Snapshot - Wednesday 14 September 2022

Published on 14 September 2022

To keep our community up to date with key Council decisions, outcomes and plans; here is a snapshot summary from Council’s Wednesday 14 September 2022 Council meeting.

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Baw Baw YouthFest is back! Join in the school holiday fun

Published on 14 September 2022

Baw Baw YouthFest is back in 2022. Over two big weeks, there will be a huge variety of great activities to celebrate and highlight the contributions and achievements of young people in Baw Baw Shire.

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Reports: Cost of State inaction on Baw Baw roads to exceed $1 billion

Council Meeting Snapshot - Wednesday 28 September 2022

The Victorian Seniors Festival is back and in-person in Baw Baw

Nominations for the 2023 Australia Day Awards opening soon!

The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival comes to Baw Baw!

Planning Scheme Amendment C145 progresses to independent panel

Strategy adopted to protect and sustain Baw Baw’s natural environment

Baw Baw Shire introduces a new way to participate in Council Meetings

Council Meeting Snapshot - Wednesday 14 September 2022

Baw Baw YouthFest is back! Join in the school holiday fun

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