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Local students benefit from Resilient Kids program

Published on 28 January 2026

Baw Baw Shire Council is proud to be working alongside the Australian Red Cross to help build disaster resilience in local children.

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Nine individuals and groups honoured in 2026 Australia Day Awards

Published on 23 January 2026

Nine of Baw Baw Shire’s most outstanding individuals and groups have been recognised for their community contributions, taking out top honours in last night’s Australia Day Awards ceremony.

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Work to commence on Neerim South playground renewal

Published on 23 January 2026

A local playground in the heart of Neerim South is set to be revamped, with works about to commence.

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Residents invited to safely dispose of hazardous household chemicals

Published on 23 January 2026

Baw Baw Shire residents who need to safely dispose of hazardous household chemicals from their garage, cupboards and under kitchen sinks can register to drop them off at the upcoming free Baw Baw Shire Detox Your Home event on Saturday 14 March 2026.

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Join in the 2026 Australia Day Celebrations across Baw Baw

Published on 16 January 2026

Everyone is invited to join in the many free and family-friendly celebrations taking place across Baw Baw Shire this Australia Day.

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Next round of Community Grants opening soon!

Published on 16 January 2026

Round Two of Baw Baw Shire Council’s Community Project Grants will open in early February so it’s time to start preparing your application!

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Creatives encouraged to apply for Baw Baw's Arts and Culture Fund

Published on 05 January 2026

Baw Baw Shire is calling all local artists and creatives to apply for up to $2,000 in funding through Council’s Arts and Culture Fund program.

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Works complete to repair landslip in Walhalla

Published on 19 December 2025

Works to repair a landslip in Walhalla following a storm event in 2022 are now complete with the road fully reopened to the public.

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Works complete on $4.9 million upgrade on Copelands Road in Warragul

Published on 18 December 2025

Works are now complete on a $4.9 million upgrade to Copelands Road which will see improved traffic flow, capacity and safety for both vehicles and pedestrians.

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Baw Baw Shire appoints new Acting Chief Executive Officer

Published on 18 December 2025

Baw Baw Shire Council has today announced the appointment of Ms Sally Jones as the organisation's Acting Chief Executive Officer.

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Local students benefit from Resilient Kids program

Nine individuals and groups honoured in 2026 Australia Day Awards

Work to commence on Neerim South playground renewal

Residents invited to safely dispose of hazardous household chemicals

Join in the 2026 Australia Day Celebrations across Baw Baw

Next round of Community Grants opening soon!

Creatives encouraged to apply for Baw Baw's Arts and Culture Fund

Works complete to repair landslip in Walhalla

Works complete on $4.9 million upgrade on Copelands Road in Warragul

Baw Baw Shire appoints new Acting Chief Executive Officer

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