Community urged to join the campaign to Fix Baw Baw’s Road Network Published on 10 February 2023 In the lead up to the 2023 state budget, Baw Baw Shire Council has launched a community advocacy campaign calling for state government action and investment to plan a better road network for Drouin and Warragul.  ‘Fix our Road Network’  is an online platform that makes it easy for residents and road users to tell government ministers and MPs why they think arterial road planning is urgently needed in Baw Baw Shire’s largest towns.  While councils are responsible for local road infrastructure and maintenance, state governments are responsible for building and managing freeways and arterial roads (e.g., Princes Highway, Queen Street, Brandy Creek Road, Main South Road, and Longwarry Drouin Road).   With Baw Baw’s population outpacing most Victorian municipalities, the Shire’s 100-year-old arterial network is out-of-date and not designed to accommodate today’s volume of traffic.

To keep our community up to date with key Council decisions, outcomes and plans; here is a snapshot summary from Council’s Wednesday 08 February 2023 Council meeting.

Community satisfaction surveys beginning soon Published on 06 February 2023 Households in Baw Baw Shire may soon receive a phone call inviting participation in community satisfaction surveys as part …

Baw Baw to host Australia's first ever Spartan Alpine Race Published on 06 February 2023 Baw Baw Shire Council has partnered with Spartan Australia & NZ, Destination Gippsland and Mt Baw Baw A…

Works to begin on improved pooch-friendly parks in Drouin and Warragul Published on 06 February 2023 Baw Baw Shire Council is pleased to announce the commencement of works to upgrade the off-leash dog…

Matt is a Baw Baw native and a previous Baw Baw Australia Day Medallion recipient.

Baw Baw Shire welcomes 55 new citizens this Australia Day Published on 27 January 2023 Baw Baw Shire has proudly welcomed 55 new citizens to our community, at a ceremony held as part of Council’s Aus…

Programs empower and engage young people in Baw Baw Shire Published on 25 January 2023 Baw Baw Shire Council is excited to announce two youth opportunities aimed at empowering and engaging young peopl…

New drinking fountains installed in Warragul and Trafalgar Published on 24 January 2023 This media release is shared in partnership with Gippsland Water.  Gippsland Water and Baw Baw Shire Council ha…