Flying the flag for LGBTQIA+ people in Baw Baw Shire Published on 17 May 2023 Baw Baw Shire community members are invited to join Council and millions across the world in recognising the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) today, 17 May.   Every year on the 17 May, people across the world recognise IDAHOBIT, acknowledging the day in 1990 when the World Health Organization removed homosexuality from the list of diseases and related health issues.   In solidarity with our LGBTQIA+ community and in support of inclusivity and diversity, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Baw Baw Shire, Annemarie McCabe and Michael Leaney, raised the pride flag high at Drouin Civic Centre this morning.   “Baw Baw Shire Council is proud to stand with our LGBTQIA+ community, our friends, neighbours and family members,” says Mayor Annemarie McCabe.  “Everyone in our community deserves to feel seen and valued and we all play a role in promoting inclusiveness and diversity within our Shire”.  By recognising IDAHOBIT annually, Council celebrates the significant milestones that have been achieved, but also acknowledges the ongoing efforts still required to address discrimination against LGBTQIA+ people around the world.  “LGBTIQIA+ people here and around the world encounter homophobic, transphobic, and biphobic discrimination in their day to day lives.

Farhat Firdous elected to Baw Baw Shire Council’s Central Ward Published on 17 May 2023 Following a countback process undertaken by the Victorian Electoral Commission, respected community leader Farh…

Baw Baw Shire Council has released a virtual tour of the Baw Baw Culture and Connection Precinct Stage One.

Community contribution invited on arts and culture strategy Published on 15 May 2023 To support a vibrant and connected arts and culture sector in Baw Baw, a draft Creative Communities Strategy has b…

To keep our community up to date with key Council decisions, outcomes and plans; here is a snapshot summary from Council’s Wednesday 10 May 2023 Council meeting.

Chat with Council at the Rokeby Market this weekend Published on 10 May 2023 Community members from across the Shire are encouraged to visit the Council pop-up stand at the Rokeby community market th…

Landmark sculpture honouring Kurnai women has pride of place in Drouin Published on 09 May 2023 A life-size bronze sculpture celebrating the leadership of three Kurnai women will soon be installed an…

Community invited to brief Council on matters important to them Published on 08 May 2023 Local groups now have the opportunity to appear before Council during community briefing sessions to present t…

New café opening soon at West Gippsland Arts Centre Published on 03 May 2023 Distributed on behalf of Baw Baw Shire Council and Knoxbrooke.   Baw Baw Shire Council and Knoxbrooke are proud to annou…