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Creatives encouraged to apply for Baw Baw's Arts and Culture Fund

Published on 05 January 2026

Baw Baw Shire is calling all local artists and creatives to apply for up to $2,000 in funding through Council’s Arts and Culture Fund program.

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Works complete to repair landslip in Walhalla

Published on 19 December 2025

Works to repair a landslip in Walhalla following a storm event in 2022 are now complete with the road fully reopened to the public.

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Works complete on $4.9 million upgrade on Copelands Road in Warragul

Published on 18 December 2025

Works are now complete on a $4.9 million upgrade to Copelands Road which will see improved traffic flow, capacity and safety for both vehicles and pedestrians.

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Baw Baw Shire appoints new Acting Chief Executive Officer

Published on 18 December 2025

Baw Baw Shire Council has today announced the appointment of Ms Sally Jones as the organisation's Acting Chief Executive Officer.

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Work commences on Western Park Oval 2 Pavilion project

Published on 17 December 2025

Work has begun on Council’s Western Park Oval 2 Pavilion project, with construction commencing on the oval’s new curator shed.

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Council continues to raise concerns over BESS proposals in Shire

Published on 15 December 2025

Baw Baw Shire Council continues to raise concerns about proposed Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects across the Shire.

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Master plan to guide future of Drouin’s historic Alex Goudie Park

Published on 12 December 2025

A 10-year master plan to guide the future of Drouin’s Alex Goudie Park has been endorsed by Council.

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Council Meeting Snapshot - Wednesday 10 December 2025

Published on 10 December 2025

To keep our community up to date with key Council decisions, outcomes and plans; here is a snapshot summary from Council’s 10 December 2025 Council meeting.

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New pool heating system to warm up the Warragul Leisure Centre

Published on 05 December 2025

Baw Baw Shire Council’s biggest gas consumer will see a massive overhaul with a new pool heating system to be rolled out at the Warragul Leisure Centre in the 2027-2028 financial year.

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Community invited to information session for DCP review

Published on 05 December 2025

Community members are invited to attend an information session to learn more about the upcoming review of the Warragul and Drouin Development Contributions Plans (DCP).

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Creatives encouraged to apply for Baw Baw's Arts and Culture Fund

Works complete to repair landslip in Walhalla

Works complete on $4.9 million upgrade on Copelands Road in Warragul

Baw Baw Shire appoints new Acting Chief Executive Officer

Work commences on Western Park Oval 2 Pavilion project

Council continues to raise concerns over BESS proposals in Shire

Master plan to guide future of Drouin’s historic Alex Goudie Park

Council Meeting Snapshot - Wednesday 10 December 2025

New pool heating system to warm up the Warragul Leisure Centre

Community invited to information session for DCP review

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