Council Community Development Grants for Erica and Rawson

Two local committees were among the successful applicants for Baw Baw Shires 20/21 Community Development Grants. Only 35 of the 52 applications submitted were successful. The Erica Community Facilities Committee of Management received $3641 for Garden and Personal Safety equipment. Based in Rawson, the Erica and District Historical Society was awarded $2739 for Archival Storage… Continue reading Council Community Development Grants for Erica and Rawson

Invite to review Baw Baw’s renewed Road Management Plan

Courtesy Baw Baw Shire Community invited to review renewed Road Management Plan Published on 25 March 2021 Council’s Draft Road Management Plan is available for community feedback over the next month. The Draft Road Management Plan 2021 provides a framework for keeping Council’s roads and footpaths well maintained and meeting the needs of the community.… Continue reading Invite to review Baw Baw’s renewed Road Management Plan

Erica Enduro returns Sat May 1

It’s finally back, DMCC ( Dandenong Motorcycle Club (DMCC) & Wonthaggi MX track)  will be hosting a one day Enduro out of Rawson using the famous tracks and trails that surround Erica and Rawson. The Free event will be open to riders that have all of the following: Civil Motorcycle License or Learner’s Permit MA… Continue reading Erica Enduro returns Sat May 1

Rawson Paintball Manager wanted

Job Details Part-time Rawson, VIC, Australia Posted 23 March Job Description We currently have a position open for a Head Referee to manage the daily running of Phoenix Paintball in Rawson. The successful applicant(s) will need to have their own transport, satisfy police clearance requirements and have a current working with children check (or be… Continue reading Rawson Paintball Manager wanted

Planned Burn areas reopened

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) advise that the following planned burns have been declared safe: Rawson – Mclelland Rd planned burn, located at .5km SE of Rawson, Rawson – Amor Jack planned burn, located at 1km N of Rawson Rawson – Caravan Park planned burn, located at 0.5km East of… Continue reading Planned Burn areas reopened

Thomson Valley Junior Footy Club Reunion

It’s been over 30 years since the Little Rawson due burners hit the field. TVRJFC. Glenn says on fb “How cool would it be to have a reunion scratch match of past players, or siblings of, or locals, in that order. Anyway, starting point is planning a meeting on the 1/4/21 at 7pm in the… Continue reading Thomson Valley Junior Footy Club Reunion

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Princes Highway closed

The Melbourne-bound lanes of the Princes Highway are closed between Longwarry and Bunyip, due to a serious collision near Abeckett Road. Please detour via Sand Road through Longwarry and use Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry Road to return to the freeway. Please be mindful of local traffic and obey the speed limit when passing through towns along… Continue reading Princes Highway closed

Rawson on WIN tonight

From Cr Leaney I was interviewed this morning by Jack Morgan of WIN News Gippsland about the new skatepark, hit-up wall, half basketball court and long vehicle parking being built in Rawson. This exciting project is transforming an unused carpark into a vibrant community space in the Baw Baw Shire Council for locals and visitors… Continue reading Rawson on WIN tonight

Fwd: Erica – Rusks Road planned burn at 2.5km SW of Erica

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) advise that the Erica – Rusks Road planned burn, located at 2.5km SW of Erica is now in progress. Planned burning crews are currently lighting this burn – flames and smoke may be visible. This process will take a few hours for small burns and… Continue reading Fwd: Erica – Rusks Road planned burn at 2.5km SW of Erica

Rawson development project begins

The long awaited skate park facility for the youth of Erica and Rawson has commenced with earthworks under way. Parking for RV’s is included and will help increase visitor traffic to the district. Some of the much photographed autumn colour trees have been removed, but planned landscaping will compensate.