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Community feedback sought on Draft Budget for 2026-27

Published on 23 April 2026

Some exciting new major projects and community assets are at the forefront of a financially responsible Draft Budget with an operational spend of $127.5 million, which is now open for community feedback until 14 May 2026.

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New policies for public and civic art now open for community input

Published on 23 April 2026

Baw Baw Shire is home to a dynamic and diverse arts landscape, with a proud history of supporting creativity. To enhance this, Council is seeking feedback on a new Draft Civic Art Collection Policy, as well as a refreshed Draft Public Art Policy.

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Community to unite in candlelight vigil against family violence

Published on 22 April 2026

The community is invited to attend a candlelight vigil on 6 May from 6pm at the West Gippsland Arts Centre to honour and remember those who have lost their lives to family violence.

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Council Meeting Snapshot - Wednesday 22 April 2026

Published on 22 April 2026

To keep our community up to date with key Council decisions, outcomes and plans; here is a snapshot summary from Council’s 22 April 2026 Council meeting.

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$500,000 funding boost towards new pavilion at Longwarry Rec Reserve

Published on 21 April 2026

Baw Baw Shire Council’s application for a $500,000 funding boost has been successful. The funding, from the State Government’s Local Sports Infrastructure Fund, will support the construction of the brand-new multi-sport pavilion at Longwarry Recreation Reserve.

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Applications by Appointment open for 2026 Minor Capital Work Grants

Published on 20 April 2026

Local not-for-profit community groups and organisations are invited to book an Application by Appointment for Baw Baw Shire Council’s 2026 Expression of Interest Minor Capital Work submissions.

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ANZAC Day commemorations across Baw Baw Shire in 2026

Published on 17 April 2026

Community members are invited to pay their respects at a commemorative service in Baw Baw Shire this ANZAC Day.

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Submit your written feedback on adopted Yarragon Township Plans

Published on 13 April 2026

Council is encouraging residents and businesses to have their say on the adopted Yarragon Township Plan, Urban Design Framework and commercial rezoning during an additional two-week consultation period launching today.

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End of Fire Danger Period in Baw Baw Shire

Published on 07 April 2026

The CFA-declared Fire Danger Period across Baw Baw Shire has ended today, Tuesday 7 April 2026.

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Council supports local creativity through Arts and Culture Fund

Published on 07 April 2026

Ten local artists and groups have been announced as recipients of Council’s Arts and Culture Fund to deliver creative projects across Baw Baw Shire.

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Media enquiries

Community feedback sought on Draft Budget for 2026-27

New policies for public and civic art now open for community input

Community to unite in candlelight vigil against family violence

Council Meeting Snapshot - Wednesday 22 April 2026

$500,000 funding boost towards new pavilion at Longwarry Rec Reserve

Applications by Appointment open for 2026 Minor Capital Work Grants

ANZAC Day commemorations across Baw Baw Shire in 2026

Submit your written feedback on adopted Yarragon Township Plans

End of Fire Danger Period in Baw Baw Shire

Council supports local creativity through Arts and Culture Fund

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