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Economic Development and Visitor Economy strategy live for feedback!

Published on 26 February 2026

Council is welcoming community and industry feedback on a proposed strategy focused on growing the local economy and tourism sector over the next four years and beyond.

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Chat to Council about your community projects

Published on 25 February 2026

Community groups and not for profit organisations are encouraged to reach out to Council’s Community Grants team to discuss their project ideas for 2026 and 2027.

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Council Meeting Snapshot - Wednesday 25 February 2026

Published on 25 February 2026

To keep our community up to date with key Council decisions, outcomes and plans; here is a snapshot summary from Council’s 25 February 2026 Council meeting.

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Have your say on the future of play in Rawson

Published on 24 February 2026

Baw Baw Shire Council is inviting the community to help shape the future of the Alan Croxford Playground in Rawson by having their say on two exciting new concept designs.

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Grant success boosts community emergency resilience

Published on 20 February 2026

Baw Baw Shire has been successful in an application for an AusNet Emergency Resilience Grant for five of our community halls.

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Proposed changes to Library and Learning Centre

Published on 17 February 2026

A number of adjustments to the upcoming Library and Learning Centre have been put on the table to ensure the project remains financially responsible and aligned with community needs.

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Two new kindergartens welcomed for Baw Baw Shire

Published on 13 February 2026

Baw Baw Shire Council has welcomed the news that it will soon be home to two new kindergartens, both of which will open in 2028.

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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.

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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.

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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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Media enquiries

Economic Development and Visitor Economy strategy live for feedback!

Chat to Council about your community projects

Council Meeting Snapshot - Wednesday 25 February 2026

Have your say on the future of play in Rawson

Grant success boosts community emergency resilience

Proposed changes to Library and Learning Centre

Two new kindergartens welcomed for Baw Baw Shire

Baw Baw Shire extends appointment of Acting Chief Executive Officer

Local students benefit from Resilient Kids program

Nine individuals and groups honoured in 2026 Australia Day Awards

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