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Council endorses new Community Engagement Policy

Published on 27 August 2026

Councillors have unanimously endorsed a revised Community Engagement Policy for Baw Baw Shire Council, which will guide how Council connects with and receives feedback from the community.

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Have your say on Council's draft Events Strategy

Published on 27 August 2026

Community members, event organisers and local businesses are invited to have their say on Baw Baw Shire's first draft Events Strategy.

The draft Events Strategy will be open for public feedback on Council’s online engagement platform Baw Baw Connect from Thursday 27 August to 16 September 2026.

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Report to come back to Council on future waste collections

Published on 26 August 2026

A report on reverting back to weekly red general rubbish bin collections and the costs associated with this is set to come back to a future Council Meeting following a Notice of Motion raised by Central Ward Councillor Danny Goss at today's Council Meeting.

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Gippy Girls Can is back in Baw Baw

Published on 24 August 2026

Keen to try a new class at gym, heard about pickleball but don’t know how to play, or feel like you need to be an expert to give that dance class a go

Well, women and girls, September is nearly here and it’s your chance to try those things you’ve been putting off in in a fun, supportive and accessible environment.

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Advocating for Baw Baw Shire 100 days out from the election

Published on 21 August 2026

With under 100 days until the Victorian State Election, Baw Baw Shire Council is calling on all candidates and political parties to recognise that community projects make the biggest difference to people’s lives.

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Statement from CEO Tilla Buden – State Election

Published on 19 August 2026

A statement from CEO Tilla Buden regarding the upcoming Victorian State Election.

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Baw Baw Shire Council appoints new Directors

Published on 10 August 2026

Baw Baw Shire Council has announced the appointment of two new Directors following a recent organisational restructure.

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Special Consideration Program to support FOGO program rollout

Published on 03 August 2026

Baw Baw Shire Council is introducing a Special Consideration Program (SCP) to support members of our community with the new collection schedule for the red general rubbish bin.

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Positive progress reflected in annual Community Satisfaction Survey

Published on 23 July 2026

Results are in for the annual Community Satisfaction Survey with significant improvements across the board, reversing a downward trend from previous years.

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Master Plan proposed for Roberts Court Bushland Reserve

Published on 23 July 2026

The community is invited to review a draft master plan guiding future use and ongoing management of Roberts Court Bushland Reserve in Drouin.

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Latest News

Media enquiries

Council endorses new Community Engagement Policy

Have your say on Council's draft Events Strategy

Report to come back to Council on future waste collections

Gippy Girls Can is back in Baw Baw

Advocating for Baw Baw Shire 100 days out from the election

Statement from CEO Tilla Buden – State Election

Baw Baw Shire Council appoints new Directors

Special Consideration Program to support FOGO program rollout

Positive progress reflected in annual Community Satisfaction Survey

Master Plan proposed for Roberts Court Bushland Reserve

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