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Advocacy Priorities

Learn more about Council's advocacy priorities here.

Major Projects

Keep up to date with all of Council's major projects here.

Roads

Road works to make your roads work.

Animals

Find lost pets, animals to adopt, and full info about animal ownership in the Shire.

Rubbish & Recycling

Find waste collection dates and tip locations.

Make a Payment

Pay rates, animal renewals, fines and applications.

Plan and Build

Everything you need to know about planning and building in Baw Baw Shire.

Agendas & Minutes

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Latest News

Survey calls commencing soon

Published on 02 July 2025

Calls will soon commence to a cross-section of Baw Baw Shire residents to collect community sentiments that will inform results of the annual Community Satisfaction Survey for 2026.

Get your hands dirty at the National Tree Day ‘Pedal and Plant’ event

Published on 27 June 2025

Calling all local green thumbs to join the “Pedal and Plant” tree planting event marked for National Tree Day on Sunday 27 July.

Council Meeting Snapshot - Wednesday 25 June 2025

Published on 25 June 2025

To keep our community up to date with key Council decisions, outcomes and plans; here is a snapshot summary from Council’s Wednesday 25 June 2025 Council meeting.
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Upcoming Events

West Gippsland Arts Centre Current Shows & Events

06 July 2025

Find out what's on at WGAC!

Community Walk for Mental Health Support

08 July 2025

Are you looking for a way to boost your mental health while connecting with others? I’m excited to announce a weekly Walk happening every Tuesday 9am to walk & talk for healthier happier minds!!


This is a wonderful opportunity to talk it out and walk it out in a supportive environment. Whether you want to share your thoughts, listen, or simply enjoy the fresh air, everyone is welcome!


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Walhalla Goldfields Railway - Train Rides

06 July 2025

All aboard a very special journey down Stringer's Creek Gorge with trains departing from Walhalla Station. Experience the beauty of our railway in the mountains of Baw Baw Shire.
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Public Notices

Community Asset Committees - AGM 2025

On display until 30 June 2026

Each year our Community Asset Committees are required to run AGMs for their respective hall/reserves.

2025 Baw Baw Shire Council Revised Meeting Dates updated

On display until 31 December 2025

On Wednesday 25 June 2025, Baw Baw Shire Council adopted a revised schedule of Council Meeting dates for the remainder of 2025.

Making Community Local Law 2024

On display until 07 August 2025

Notice is given, pursuant to section 74(4) of the Local Government Act 2020, that at its meeting held on 7 August 2024 Baw Baw Shire Council resolved to make the Community Local Law 2024 (Local Law) applying throughout the municipal district.
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Significant Planning Matters Update

Community updates regarding significant planning matters in Baw Baw Shire.

Near Me

Near Me lets you find all kinds of handy useful information that relates to your specific area.

Local Directory

Browse the Local Directory for details about community groups and service providers near you.

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