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Infrastructure remains top advocacy priority

Major community infrastructure, road and recreation projects are among Baw Baw Shire Council’s key advocacy priorities in the next 12 months. Mayor Danny Goss said it was crucial for council to continue to advocate to both State and Federal...

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16 hours ago

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Warragul rally to axe the tax

People power will be called on to voice protest against the State Government’s new Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund tomorrow afternoon at a rally in Warragul. Farmers, CFA volunteers and community members are being called on to gather in numbers...

The Gazette

27 May 2025

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Tough times

Paddocks lack an autumn break, dams are low or empty, and stock are being culled from herds - that’s the heartbreaking reality facing farmers across West Gippsland. But there’s a human cost - the farmers and their families doing it tough - they’re...

Yvette Brand

26 May 2025

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Have your say in reducing road trauma

Community members are being encouraged to share their thoughts on ways to reduce road trauma when Victoria Police holds a Baw Baw Road Safety Forum in Drouin next week. The forum will be held at Drouin Community Hub on Wednesday, June 4 from 7pm to...

The Gazette

28 May 2025

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Budget delivers free travel for youth

Budgetdeliversfree travelPublic transport will be free for every child and teenager under 18-years-old in a free travel initiative announced as part of the State Government budget last week. With the aim of reducing the cost of public transport for...

The Gazette

28 May 2025

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Now is the time to build or renovate in Baw Baw Shire

Sponsored content. Last week’s interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has been widely welcomed and is poised to significantly impact the building and construction industry, presenting a timely opportunity for prospective land and...

The Gazette

27 May 2025

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Church, childcare centre and petrol station targeted

A Trafalgar church and Yarragon childcare centre have been broken into over the weekend. A petrol station at Trafalgar was also targeted, with a safe stolen. Police said a burglary occurred at St Mary’s Anglican Church in Contingent St, Trafalgar...

The Gazette

28 May 2025

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Stolen plates used in fuel theft

Vehicle registration plates stolen from Drouin were used in a Warragul fuel theft. Police said the plates, 1NH 5DU, were reported stolen from a silver Mitsubishi Triton parked in the front yard of a Lakeside Crt. The theft occurred sometime between...

The Gazette

28 May 2025

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$150,000 boost to community groups

More than $150,000 will be distributed to 41 community groups and non-profit organisations through Baw Baw Shire’s latest round of community grants. The grants, ranging from $1000 to $5000 will fund the delivery of new projects, programs and...

The Gazette

27 May 2025

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Police dedication for Det Sgt John Hodge

The Blue Ribbon Foundation, in conjunction with Centenary House in Traralgon, recently dedicated the facility’s stage three development in honour of former Warragul police officer detective sergeant John Hodge. John (Jack) was a senior detective at...

The Gazette

27 May 2025

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Chance to adopt a greyhound

The greyhound adoption program (GAP) of Victoria is holding an adoption day at Logan Park this Sunday from 11am to 12.30pm. The event is being held across the state at four locations including Ballarat, Broadmeadows, Springvale and Warragul and hopes...

The Gazette

27 May 2025

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One book read by millions nationally

Reading took centre stage in libraries and schools across the nation on Wednesday for the 25th annual National Simultaneous Storytime. At Warragul and Drouin libraries, acting mayor Tricia Jones and local author Jeannie Haughton led the respective...

The Gazette

27 May 2025

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Protection of trees a step closer

After years of advocacy, a draft significant tree register has been released in an effort to increase protection for 240 individual trees and 28 tree avenues in Baw Baw Shire. Councillors unanimously endorsed the draft register be released for public...

Emma Ballingall

27 May 2025

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Budget delivers lighting upgrade at Buln Buln

User groups of Buln Buln Recreation Reserve have welcomed a $250,000 investment into upgraded lighting as part of the State Government’s budget announcement last week. The project will see installation of new 100 lux LED lighting with four 25m poles...

The Gazette

27 May 2025

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Sporting walk of fame expansion on hold

by Emma BallingallA recommendation to induct 11 athletes - including 10 women - onto the Baw Baw Shire Sporting Walk of Fame has been deferred. It came as one of four submitters objecting to the Place Names Advisory Committee recommendation declared...

Emma Ballingall

27 May 2025

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Overhaul of council expense claims

A mayoral vehicle can no longer be used for private use after six changes to Baw Baw Shire’s councillor support and expense policy. Several councillors wanted to take the amendment a step further and abolish the mayoral vehicle, which last year cost...

Emma Ballingall

27 May 2025

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Still no funds for new Warragul hospital

West Gippsland has been let down again by the State Government with no money included for the new West Gippsland Hospital in last week’s state budget. As community doubts continue to increase about whether the state will deliver on its 2022 election...

The Gazette

27 May 2025

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Have your say on pool and leisure facilities

Community members are being encouraged to provide feedback to shape a service review of the shire’s leisure and aquatic facilities. As part of the service review, council is seeking information to develop a tender specification for its leisure...

The Gazette

27 May 2025

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Shared service delivers immunisation benefits

A collaborative arrangement to deliver immunisation services across Baw Baw, Cardinia and Casey municipalities is expected to deliver significant cost savings and operational efficiencies for residents. Baw Baw Shire Council recently joined...

The Gazette

27 May 2025