Councillor Michael Leaney chair of Peri Urban Councils Victoria Published on 21 February 2024 Baw Baw Shire Council is delighted to announce that Councillor Michael Leaney has been re-elected as Chair of the Peri Urban Councils of Victoria (PUCV), marking a significant vote of confidence in the leadership and direction of the organisation.  Joining Cr Leaney in re-election is Deputy Chair Cr Moira Berry of Moorabool Shire Council.  Peri Urban Councils Victoria is comprised of five member Councils including the Bass Coast Shire Council, Baw Baw Shire Council, Golden Plains Shire Council, Moorabool Shire Council, and Surf Coast Shire Council.  Under their leadership, PUCV has been at the forefront of a national dialogue on urban growth, spearheaded by the commissioning of the landmark report "Managing Urban Growth in the Peri Urban Area" by Hansen Partnership.

A new Fair Access Policy being developed by Baw Baw Shire Council will seek to address the barriers faced by women and girls in accessing and using community sports infrastructure and facilities.

Tuesday afternoon’s storm event has taken an enormous toll on residents and towns in the Baw Baw Shire and Council will continue to work with those who have been impacted.

Local community groups encouraged to apply for Council funding Published on 15 February 2024 Baw Baw Shire Council’s latest round of community grants are now open, with local groups encouraged to make…

Community support storm update Published on 15 February 2024 Tuesday afternoon’s storm event has taken an enormous toll on residents and towns in the Baw Baw Shire and Council will continue to work wi…

Gippsland Water and Baw Baw Shire Council have installed four new drinking fountains to make free drinking water more accessible across the municipality.

New Early Years Plan positively positions Baw Baw’s future generations Published on 08 February 2024 This week the Baw Baw Shire Council formally endorsed the Municipal Early Years Plan 2024-2027 (MEY…

Vandals have torn through Civic Park in Warragul causing significant damage to trees, vegetation, and fencing, with Baw Baw Shire Council now working through the extent of repairs required, which is e…

Council Meeting Snapshot - Wednesday 7 February 2024 Published on 07 February 2024 To keep our community up to date with key Council decisions, outcomes and plans; here is a snapshot summary from Coun…