Summary Information: BawBawShire is located in the State of Victoria, approximately one hour from Melbourne.
The Shire has approximately 38,000 residents and covers over 4000 square kilometres.
BawBawShire Council was formed on 2 December 1994 from the former Shires of Buln Buln and Narracan, the Rural City of Warragul and part of the Shire of Yarra Ranges.
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Baw Baw Local News: Denise to headline Baw Baw Shire Australia Day celebrations(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Australia Day in the BawBawShire is an action packed day with plenty to see and do.
Kevin is a well-known BawBaw resident following his success as a businessman both locally and overseas, and because of his extensive involvement in the BawBaw community.
All residents of the BawBawShire are invited to attend Australia Day celebrations held throughout the Shire.
To contribute to the overall development of the shire, the development of community support structures and the promotion of the municipality through financial assistance to community driven projects, activities and services.
To apply, applicants must be properly constituted not for profit organisations with major involvement in the BawBawShire.
In the case of Individual Assistance Grants, the individual must reside within the BawBawShire.
The artists, who all reside in the BawBawShire, in West Gippsland, Australia have come together to create a body of 2D and 3D visual art titled and themed ‘Gippsland’.
The BawBawShire Council is a proud partner and advocate of this inspiring project.
Gary deftly portrays the “rain and bloom cycle” and lush fertility familiar to residents of the area.
BawBaw Leisure Facilities incorparates The Warragul Leisure Centre, Bellbird Park Indoor Centre, Rawson Indoor Centre and 5 outdoor pools within the BawBawShire.
BawBaw Leisure Facilities services the people of the BawBawShire, which has a population of 32,986 and covers an area of approximately 4000 square kilometres.
BawBaw Leisure Facilities offers a variety of activities, programs and services to suit all ages including: -
BawBawShire is located eighty km east of Melbourne linked by the Princes Freeway and a daily railway service.
The population is concentrated in the major towns of Warragul and Drouin.
Some great areas to visit are the BawBaw National Park, the Latrobe River Catchment Area, the Thomson River valley area, Walhalla Goldfields, the Gourmet Deli Region and Mt Worth State Park
Creative BawBaw' is supported by the BawBawShire Council.
It's mission is to link people in the community involved in the arts, support their individual endeavours, and encourage collaboration for arts projects.
The BawBawShire is also a member of 'Creative Gippsland Network'.
