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by Emma BallingallDehumanising language used to describe two people living rough in Drouin’s Anzac Park greatly affected Baw Baw Shire Cr Ben Lucas. Cr Lucas, who has twice found himself on the brink of homelessness, used the derogatory and...

Emma Ballingall

09 Sep 2025

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Tourism going backwards - Farnham

by Emma BallingallGood day visitation but “soft” overnight stays and international tourism are being experienced, according to a Walhalla tourism operator. Walhalla and Mountain Rivers Tourist Association president Michael Leaney said tourism revenue...

Emma Ballingall

03 Sep 2025

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Downward trend in performance

by Emma BallingallThere are a few ticks and plenty of crosses in a report card rating Baw Baw Shire’s performance. Results of the annual Community Satisfaction Survey have been released, showing one third of respondents believed council’s overall...

Emma Ballingall

03 Sep 2025

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Battery proposals on farms

by Emma BallingallProposals to build battery energy storage systems on farmland at Shady Creek and Yarragon are raising community concerns. A public meeting was held at Shady Creek last night (Monday) and a community petition has been launched by...

Emma Ballingall

02 Sep 2025

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$4 million trail upgrade opened

by Emma BallingallMerging history, nature and tourism, a $4 million upgrade at Rokeby Trail was officially opened on Friday afternoon. With visitation and usage up 200 per cent since the works, Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing declared the...

Emma Ballingall

01 Sep 2025

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Transparency high on the agenda

by Emma BallingallThe introduction of a “transparency hub” in Baw Baw Shire is expected in the next six to 12 months. However, open councillor briefing sessions - one of 10 options identified in a “Transparency Discussion Paper” - will not...

Emma Ballingall

26 Aug 2025