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Baw Baw Shire bolsters existing environmental rebate

Published on 12 June 2026

Introducing the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Rebate, Baw Baw Shire Council’s updated environmental rebate, aimed at making it easier and more affordable for our community to reduce waste and increase sustainable outcomes.

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$3.965 million sports pavilion now open at Yarragon’s Dowton Park

Published on 09 June 2026

A red ribbon has been cut on a brand new $3.965 million sports pavilion at Yarragon’s Dowton Park following an official opening celebration over the weekend.

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Community grants program delivers over $141,000 to local groups

Published on 01 June 2026

Baw Baw Shire Council has conditionally supported over $141,000 in Community Grants to 40 local community groups and non-profit organisations, funding the delivery of equipment purchases, community events and programs.

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Let us know how we can better engage with YOU!

Published on 01 June 2026

We want to know the best way to stay in touch with our community and hear more from you.

Following endorsement at yesterday’s Baw Baw Shire Council meeting, Council has just released its revised Draft Community Engagement Policy, which will be open for feedback until Monday 22 June.

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Council welcomes funding boost for local road safety improvements

Published on 29 May 2026

Baw Baw Shire Council has welcomed a $723,000 funding boost from the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC)’s Safe Local Roads and Streets Program to improve safety on two important roads in Warragul.

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Strong economic future the focus of new four-year strategy

Published on 29 May 2026

A new strategy has been endorsed by Council setting out a clear road map to grow the local economy and tourism sector over the next four years and beyond.

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Have Your Say on Draft Governance Rules 2026

Published on 28 May 2026

Baw Baw Shire Council is undertaking a review of its Governance Rules and is seeking feedback from the community on the proposed changes.

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Council Meeting Snapshot - Wednesday 27 May 2026

Published on 27 May 2026

To keep our community up to date with key Council decisions, outcomes and plans; here is a snapshot summary from Council’s 27 May 2026 Council meeting.

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Early works to begin on landmark Library and Learning Centre

Published on 26 May 2026

Baw Baw Shire’s new Library and Learning Centre has reached a major milestone with the early works contract awarded.

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Council welcomes $250,000 of funding for the Noojee Heritage Precinct

Published on 22 May 2026

Baw Baw Shire Council has welcomed $250,000 from the Foundation of Rural and Regional Renewal to fund the next phase of the Noojee Heritage Centre Precinct.

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Baw Baw Shire bolsters existing environmental rebate

$3.965 million sports pavilion now open at Yarragon’s Dowton Park

Community grants program delivers over $141,000 to local groups

Let us know how we can better engage with YOU!

Council welcomes funding boost for local road safety improvements

Strong economic future the focus of new four-year strategy

Have Your Say on Draft Governance Rules 2026

Council Meeting Snapshot - Wednesday 27 May 2026

Early works to begin on landmark Library and Learning Centre

Council welcomes $250,000 of funding for the Noojee Heritage Precinct

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