East Gippsland Shire Council

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32 new Aussie citizens

Our newest citizens were officially welcomed at an Australia Day citizenship ceremony in Bairnsdale on Thursday 26 January 2023.

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.

32 new Aussie citizens

Our newest citizens were officially welcomed at an Australia Day citizenship ceremony in Bairnsdale on Thursday 26 January 2023.

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.

East Gippsland welcomes disaster funding review

Succession Expo offers new paths to protecting farming legacy

Register now for Clean Up Australia Day

32 new Aussie citizens on Australia Day

Slip Road, Paynesville project delayed

East Gippsland Australia Day Award recipients announced

Rapid antigen tests (RATs)are now available for free

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

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