East Gippsland Shire Council

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Feedback invited on Council’s vision for Arts and Culture

The draft Culture and Creativity Strategy aims to create a thriving environment for cultural and creative communities to deliver experiences

Bairnsdale Outdoor Pool season starts

The Bairnsdale Outdoor Pool opened Saturday 7 January. The pool is open based on the weather forecast.

Rural Land Use Strategy

Have your say on the Rural Land Use Strategy and be part of shaping the future of rural land use in East Gippsland.

Seed Library is here!

Interested in growing your own fruits and vegetables but not sure where to start? Read more about our new Seed Library.

New opening hours start 3 January 2023

We will have new opening hours at our Corporate Centre, service centres and Bairnsdale Library starting Tuesday 3 January 2023.

Community RAT Program

We are supporting a Department of Health program to offer free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) to vulnerable Victorians.

Feedback invited on Council’s vision for Arts and Culture

The draft Culture and Creativity Strategy aims to create a thriving environment for cultural and creative communities to deliver experiences

Bairnsdale Outdoor Pool season starts

The Bairnsdale Outdoor Pool opened Saturday 7 January. The pool is open based on the weather forecast.

Rural Land Use Strategy

Have your say on the Rural Land Use Strategy and be part of shaping the future of rural land use in East Gippsland.

Seed Library is here!

Interested in growing your own fruits and vegetables but not sure where to start? Read more about our new Seed Library.

New opening hours start 3 January 2023

We will have new opening hours at our Corporate Centre, service centres and Bairnsdale Library starting Tuesday 3 January 2023.

Community RAT Program

We are supporting a Department of Health program to offer free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) to vulnerable Victorians.

Have Your Say

Provide your thoughts, feelings and ideas on a range of Council projects and activities.

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Housing and Settlement Strategy - Discussion Paper

Our community is continually changing. Population growth, an ageing population, risks from natural hazards and changes to our economy present challenges and opportunities. It is estimated that East Gippsland will require an additional 5,600 dwellings by 2041.

Rural Land Use Strategy - Final Draft

The Rural Land Use Strategy creates a planning vision and framework that seeks to support agriculture and rural industries, promote opportunities in rural tourism, and recognise and protect important environmental, cultural and landscape values.

Draft East Gippsland Culture and Creativity Strategy

The draft East Gippsland Culture and Creativity Strategy is now available to view and open for feedback.

News and Notices

Browse current Council News and Notices.

32 new Aussies citizens on Australia Day

Slip Road, Paynesville project delayed

East Gippsland Australia Day Award recipients announced

Make sure your pet’s details are up to date

Helen Martin 2023 awards ambassador

Feedback invited on Council’s vision for Arts and Culture

CFA announces Fire Danger Period starts 30 January 2023

Road closure notification: Mississippi Creek-Scriveners Road, Kalimna West

Fire Danger Period to start 30 January. Prohibited Period under way.

Community Satisfaction Survey

Licence over Council land and buildings

Road renaming proposal – Hollands to Hollonds Road, Swifts Creek

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