Community invited to review updated flood mapping Published on 02 November 2026 Baw Baw Shire Council is inviting formal submissions on a draft planning amendment, which if introduced, will see updated flood mapping in the Baw Baw Planning Scheme. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Baw Baw Shire adopts Annual Report of Operations 2025-26 Published on 30 October 2026 The reopening and upgrade of sporting and community facilities across Baw Baw Shire, the provision of more than $400,000 in Community Grants and the launch of Council’s new emergency dashboard are some of the major achievements reflected in Council’s Annual Report 2025-26, which was adopted this week Tagged as: , Media Releases
$360,000 upgrade for Willow Grove Recreation Reserve Published on 30 October 2026 Residents, sporting clubs and emergency services will soon benefit from a major $360,000 lighting upgrade at Willow Grove Recreation Reserve. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Pop-Up Playgroups win Victorian Early Years Award Published on 30 October 2026 Baw Baw Shire Council is celebrating a major win at this year’s 2026 Victorian Early Years Awards, taking home the award in the Promoting Children’s Health and Wellbeing category for its innovative Pop-Up Playgroups program. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Advocacy continues to put local priorities on state and federal agenda Published on 29 October 2026 With the Victorian State Election less than a month away, Baw Baw Shire Council continues to advocate for the community ensuring local priorities and opportunities remain firmly on the agenda both now and beyond election day. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Baw Baw Shire Emergency Management team wins Resilient Australia Award Published on 27 October 2026 Baw Baw Shire Council’s Emergency Management team has won the Victorian Local Government category of the Resilient Australia Awards for its Ready & Resilient At-Risk Communities initiative. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Calling for less red tape to boost farm gate tourism Published on 20 October 2026 With the Victorian State Election fast approaching, Council is advocating to all candidates and political parties to reduce red tape and support practical measures that help farm gate businesses establish, grow and attract visitors. Tagged as: , Media Releases
More than $83,000 awarded in latest round of Community Grants Published on 16 October 2026 Baw Baw Shire Council has offered $83,869 in Minor Capital Work grants, supporting nine non-profit organisations and associations in Baw Baw Shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Becon Constructions to deliver Library and Learning Centre in Warragul Published on 15 October 2026 Following an Expression of Interest process in 2025, Becon Constructions (Becon) has been awarded the contract to design and construct the Baw Baw Culture and Connection Precinct - Library and Learning Centre project. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Nominations for the 2027 Australia Day Awards now open Published on 06 October 2026 Baw Baw’s 2027 Australia Day Awards nominations are now open, with community members encouraged to nominate local heroes who have made outstanding contributions to Baw Baw Shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases