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The cost of dealing with waste: Baw Baw Shire contract for rubbish management nearly doubles to $7.4 million

The cost of dealing with waste: Baw Baw Shire contract for rubbish management nearly doubles to $7.4 million

An expanding recycling collection system and the state government's landfill levy is putting pressure on councils.

Jacob Wallace
SportSport
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$4 million of infrastructure projects cancelled by Baw Baw Shire council to fund new sports precinct

$4 million of infrastructure projects cancelled by Baw Baw Shire council to fund new sports precinct

Councillors said the works were no longer needed or unlikely to receive funding in the future.

Jacob Wallace
HousingHousing
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Baw Baw Shire opposes 45-unit social housing development despite 356 people on waitlist

Baw Baw Shire opposes 45-unit social housing development despite 356 people on waitlist

"Drouin’s in desperate need for anything to give people shelter.”

Jacob Wallace
FarmingFarming
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Is Baw Baw Shire’s current farm zoning holding it back from tourist dollars?

Is Baw Baw Shire’s current farm zoning holding it back from tourist dollars?

A proposal to build two glamping pods sparked a lengthy debate on whether the council should approve more developments on agricultural land.

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Baw Baw Shire is 103 cat traps short of where it needs to be

Baw Baw Shire is 103 cat traps short of where it needs to be

“We need to do the right thing by our native wildlife”: Felines pose a devastating risk to birds, bandicoots and other animals.

Jacob Wallace
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Baw Baw Shire brushes aside 3,138 petition signatures over 50km of road maintenance

Baw Baw Shire brushes aside 3,138 petition signatures over 50km of road maintenance

“The council never intended to leave these roads with no maintenance and to fall into disrepair.”

Jacob Wallace
RoadsRoads
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10-year plan for the future of Baw Baw comes up $81 million short on maintenance

10-year plan for the future of Baw Baw comes up $81 million short on maintenance

The council will allocate $5 million to Longwarry recreation pavilion but a councillor warns of future asset degradation.

Jacob Wallace
CouncilCouncil
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“Behind these statistics are people": Baw Baw Shire looking to provide a one-stop-shop for people seeking shelter

“Behind these statistics are people": Baw Baw Shire looking to provide a one-stop-shop for people seeking shelter

Around 130 people were homeless in the area, one councillor said.

Jacob Wallace
CouncilCouncil
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Baw Baw Shire's youth mental health program to continue despite resident's concerns

Baw Baw Shire's youth mental health program to continue despite resident's concerns

A local resident queried the remit of council, but councillor Suzanne Allen spoke up for Live4Life.

Jacob Wallace
Baw Baw ShireBaw Baw Shire
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“Shut up”, “bottle it” and “get some experience”: Baw Baw Shire Mayor Danny Goss suspended for misconduct

“Shut up”, “bottle it” and “get some experience”: Baw Baw Shire Mayor Danny Goss suspended for misconduct

An arbiter’s report tabled at a council meeting on Wednesday night concluded the mayor’s behaviour had breached local government standards of conduct.

Jacob Wallace
FarmingFarming
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"45,000 visitors over three days": How locals and politicians spent their time at Farm World 2025

"45,000 visitors over three days": How locals and politicians spent their time at Farm World 2025

The Gippsland Monitor did the rounds at Farm World, asking locals and politicians about the events importance to the region and what were their personal highlights of the agricultural fair.

Jacob Wallace
FarmingFarming
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Thorpdale's Spud Fest draws thousands in scorching 35-degree heat

Thorpdale's Spud Fest draws thousands in scorching 35-degree heat

Never one to miss a celebration of carbs, the Gippsland Monitor was on the scene at this year's Thorpdale Potato Festival.

Jaci Hicken