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Aug 28, 2026

Community Grants Program open for 2026–27

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Aug 28, 2026

Industry tour showcases East Gippsland innovation, sustainability and collaboration

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Aug 27, 2026

Roadside water tanks transformed into works of art

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Aug 27, 2026

Council backs business with breakfast, workshops and expo

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Aug 18, 2026

Canberra campaign to grow spring visitation

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Aug 17, 2026

Marlo on state-wide stage at Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards

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Aug 6, 2026

Lakes Entrance flood risk a Council priority ahead of State Election

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Aug 28, 2026

Valuation and Rates Notices issued with support available

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Aug 27, 2026

Have your say on the future of agriculture in Gippsland

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Aug 14, 2026

Lakes Entrance CFA station on Council’s State Election agenda

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Aug 14, 2026

Council pushes major ESVF levy reform ahead of State Election

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Aug 28, 2026

Dust monitoring – Bairnsdale Landfill

Lease Agreement - Bairnsdale Aerodrome - Ozanne

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Aug 20, 2026

Proposed licence over Council-managed Crown land at 226 Nungurner Jetty Road, Nungurner

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Aug 20, 2026

Licence over Council-managed Crown land is proposed at 119 Marine Parade, Lakes Entrance

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Aug 20, 2026

Licence over Council-managed Crown land is proposed at 173 Marine Parade, Lakes Entrance

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Libraries

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Waste Management

Bin collection, transfer stations, education and much more.

Planning Permits

Resources on land use planning and development.

Animals and Pets

Information regarding pets, registrations and animal services.

Wellbeing

Council support and services for our whole community.

Emergency Management

Learn about Council's role during emergencies.

Lindenow District Place Plan

We're creating an easy-to-read, practical guide that brings together local voices, community priorities, and Council's strategic direction into one coordinated plan.

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Mayor and Councillor pop-up sessions

Join the Mayor and her fellow Councillors for a series of pop-up sessions, where you can have a conversation, share your idea, and raise what matters most in your community.

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East Gippsland Public Art Policy

We’re creating a new Public Art Policy and want your input on how public art reflects East Gippsland’s places and stories.

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Event Action Plan

We’re developing an Event Action Plan to support a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive events calendar across East Gippsland.

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East Gippsland Shire Council Budget Feedback

Your ideas and feedback are shared directly with the relevant Council teams and play an important role in shaping both our annual budget and long-term planning.

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Nowa Nowa Foreshore Precinct Master Plan

We have developed the draft Master Plan and now we invite the local Nowa Nowa community to provide feedback.

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Port of Bairnsdale

Share the stories that shaped this place, and help imagine what comes next.

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Your Community, Your Spaces

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Raymond Island Ferry

Timetables, fares and general information.

Recreation Centres

Find Council-managed pools and recreation centres near you.

Waste Facilities

View a list of landfills and transfer stations located in East Gippsland Shire.

Libraries

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The Forge Theatre

See what's on and book tickets online.

Livestock Exchange

Explore livestock exchange services and market information.

council's vision

To foster inclusive, connected, communities and places where all East Gippslanders prosper, and endeavour not to leave anyone behind.

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