The CFA-declared Fire Danger Period will commence across Baw Baw Shire from Monday 27 October.
Baw Baw Shire residents and property owners should ensure their property is well prepared and bushfire risk is minimised in anticipation of the upcoming fire season.
When the Fire Danger Period has been declared across the municipality, fire restrictions will come into force. During this period, a written permit from the CFA is required to burn in the open air with some conditions in place.
From 27 October, Council's Fire Hazard Inspection Program will commence with the aim to reduce the risk of bushfires and their potentially devastating impacts to life and property. As part of the program, properties deemed a fire risk will be issued Fire Prevention Notices directing owners or occupiers to remove and clear vegetation or other potentially flammable materials found on their land.
To help residents make their properties safer, Council has been offering free green waste drop-offs on varying days throughout October at transfer stations.
This weekend, there will be free green waste dop-offs at Lardner Transfer Station. The drop-offs will take place between 10am and 4pm on Friday 24 October, Saturday 25 October and Sunday 26 October 2025.
For more about the free green waste drop offs, visit Council's website Free Green Waste Disposal Days
To keep Council-owned land maintained and safe from fire risk, Council runs a grass cutting program throughout the year.
When travelling through the region this summer period, all visitors are reminded to take note of fire restrictions in force relating to campfires and barbeques.
The Fire Danger Period starts at 1am on Monday 27 October.
