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Need up-to-date weather warnings? Visit our East Gippsland Emergency Dashboard

We have launched a new Emergency Dashboard to provide our community with centralised access to emergency information.

Secure your spot now- the first 10 businesses to RSVP get a FREE 1:1 mentoring package worth $1,650!

Learn to build resilience, embed sustainability, innovate experiences & evolve your business for greater impact in community & environment.

Council Plan, Budget and Strategic Documents adopted

Our Budget, Council Plan, Long-Term Financial Plan, Asset Plan and Revenue and Rating Plan have been adopted by Council.

Apply now for Visit Victoria ATDW listing for 12-months

Submit your EOI for a FREE Visit Victoria ATDW listing for 12-months, valued at $295.

The Forge Theatre & Arts Hub presents: July–December 2025 Season

Clear your calendars and prepare your senses – The Forge is turning up the heat with the launch of the second half of the annual program.

Upcoming opportunities to engage with us

You can engage with us in many ways about our services, support and decision making. See our upcoming planned engagement activities

Need up-to-date weather warnings? Visit our East Gippsland Emergency Dashboard

We have launched a new Emergency Dashboard to provide our community with centralised access to emergency information.

Secure your spot now- the first 10 businesses to RSVP get a FREE 1:1 mentoring package worth $1,650!

Learn to build resilience, embed sustainability, innovate experiences & evolve your business for greater impact in community & environment.

Council Plan, Budget and Strategic Documents adopted

Our Budget, Council Plan, Long-Term Financial Plan, Asset Plan and Revenue and Rating Plan have been adopted by Council.

Apply now for Visit Victoria ATDW listing for 12-months

Submit your EOI for a FREE Visit Victoria ATDW listing for 12-months, valued at $295.

The Forge Theatre & Arts Hub presents: July–December 2025 Season

Clear your calendars and prepare your senses – The Forge is turning up the heat with the launch of the second half of the annual program.

Upcoming opportunities to engage with us

You can engage with us in many ways about our services, support and decision making. See our upcoming planned engagement activities

Have Your Say

Find information about Council projects and strategies, and give us feedback as part of our consultation process.

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Bairnsdale - Francis Street and Pyke Street roundabout

New road infrastructure will be designed to address longstanding concerns about pedestrian and cyclist safety at the intersection of Francis Street and Pyke Street in Bairnsdale.

Landholder Native Vegetation Management Plans

We are inviting applications from local landholders interested in receiving a free native vegetation management plan.

Draft Road Management Plan 2025

The Road Management Plan sets out how we inspect, maintain and repair Council-managed roads and footpaths

News and Notices

Browse current Council News and Notices.

Council set to champion local youth at sold out Amp It Up event

Creativity takes the spotlight at The Forge

Councillors heading to Far East for community visits

Independent review of Planning for Paynesville and Eagle Point

Bairnsdale Visitor Information Centre on the move

Powering up with purpose: a masterclass for tourism and hospitality

Road renaming: Kalimna's Albatross Road (eastern section) to ‘Stormbird Drive’

Lease over council managed crown land - 7 Sunset Drive Paynesville

Licence over Council-managed Crown land - 22 Evans Street Orbost

Licence over Council-managed Crown land - 55 Esplanade Paynesville

Licence of land and buildings - 12 Nicholson Street Bairnsdale

Lease over Council-owned land - 90A Aerodrome Road Bairnsdale

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