Baw Baw Shire
How a Thorpdale spud farmer is trialling smart new tech to save on cost and keep his potatoes healthy
“We're trying to work out ways to save water while still being productive.”
Farming
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Franz Reiter, the man who pioneered the ski-fields of Mount Baw Baw and introduced generations of Australians to snow
“He was a big part of the community for over 50 years, and he drove a lot of the development.”
History
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The history of Warragul’s abandoned milk factory
The site changed through many hands over the decades but it now sits derelict and rusting.
History
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$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.
Sport
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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.”
Housing
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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.
Farming
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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.
Roads
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“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.
Council
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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.
Council
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