Netball court resurfacing, extension of an arts program, increased support for Snowfest, a Yarragon footpath and a croquet club fence all gained funding after community appeals during the budget submission process.
And, council has proposed to spend an additional $100,000 on its community grants program.
Mayor Danny Goss said councillors had listened to budget submissions and delivered on several items.
This included one of three items from the Baw Baw Shire Ratepayers and Citizens Association, with a 12-month membership trial with Council Alliance for a Sustainable Built Environment (CASBE) listed in the draft budget.
Croquet balls becoming missiles will be alleviated after Drouin Croquet Club gained its wish for $10,000 to repair its 60-year-old fence.
A passionate plea from Drouin Netball Club to fix slippery, cracked and vandalised courts was successful.
With the club willing to contribute $20,000, council jumped on board with a further $65,000.
The Hawks had hoped the courts could be upgraded to coincide with the opening of the $3.3 million football oval development, set for Drouin's final home game of the season. However, with specific temperatures required for the works, the project will be carried out over summer and ready for 2026.
Yarragon resident Roy Lindsay's appeal for council to deliver a long-awaited footpath in Loch St to connect with Yarragon Primary School was successful, gaining a $320,000 allocation.
The budget also reflects $5000 in increased support for Warragul-event Snowfest and a $20,000 extension to the arts and culture advisory committee program.
Council changed its budget submission process this year, offering early consultation opportunities in late January to mid-February. This was followed by 15 verbal submissions and 26 written submissions presented to a special meeting in March.
Cr Goss said there was always scope for further submissions - "we welcome them at any time."