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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

News

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

News

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

Arts and Culture

Talented cast bring 80s musical to life

by Emma BallingallMemorable performances from a talented cast are on offer as “The Wedding Singer” continues at the West Gippsland Arts Centre this week. Warragul Theatre Company’s latest musical isn’t your traditional offering; it is 80s, loud, fun...

Emma Ballingall

27 May 2025

News

McCabe disappointed voters didn’t decide

by Emma BallingallFormer mayor Annemarie McCabe was surprised but pleased at the 21-day suspension handed to Baw Baw Shire mayor Danny Goss. However, alleging he failed to attend three hearing dates set for August and September last year, Ms McCabe...

Emma Ballingall

20 May 2025

News

Mayor vows to be back

by Emma Ballingall Baw Baw Shire mayor Danny Goss vowed “I will not and cannot be broken” in a strong and, at times, emotional statement at the conclusion of Wednesday night’s council meeting ahead of a 21 day suspension taking effect. Cr Goss used...

Emma Ballingall

20 May 2025