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Latest news
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Council wins Rural/Regional category in prestigious Bluett Award
Bega Valley Shire Council has taken top honours in the Rural/Regional category of the prestigious AR Bluett Memorial...
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How to be snake safe this summer
As summer approaches, Bega Valley Shire residents are reminded to stay snake-safe, with the likelihood of encounters...
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Council seeks expressions of interest for use of Tura library ground floor
Bega Valley Shire Council is calling for expressions of interest (EOI) for the use of the lower level of the Tura Marrang...
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Nov 2024
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Free marine flare disposal service starts in November
Bega Valley boat owners with marine flares past their use-by-date are encouraged to use a mobile flare collection service...
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Councillors to determine strategic direction of Council with new value set
Councillors have agreed to develop holistic values that set the strategic direction and tone of Council in the delivery...
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Grow, share, connect – join the Wilmar Pinto bean growing project
Bega Valley Seed Savers and Bega Valley Shire Library are inviting the community to participate in a unique project to...
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Help us protect Bega Valley marine environments by reporting sewer issues
Bega Valley Shire Council is urging the community to report any issues in the water and sewer network as soon as they...
Oct 2024
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Celebrate 30 years of Bandara Children’s Services!
Bega Valley Shire Council invites both past and present families, and community members to celebrate the 30th anniversary...
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Nominations open for Bega Valley Shire’s 2025 Australia Day Awards
Bega Valley Shire Mayor, Russell Fitzpatrick is calling on residents to recognise the outstanding contributions of friends,...
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Council cadets aim to inspire next generation of school leavers
Bega Valley Shire Council’s CEO and a team of cadets have embarked on a tour of local high schools, inspiring students...
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Wandella Hall reopens, marking a new chapter of community resilience
A new hall for the Wandella community has been officially opened following the loss of the former hall in the Black Summer...
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Volunteers needed for Council Committees
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from community and business members to fill vacancies on...
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Explore Wyndham cemetery’s unique ecology and history
Bega Valley Shire Council and the Atlas of Life invite community members to Wyndham Cemetery on Saturday 2 November from...
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Stepping Up podcast launching soon
The new Stepping Up podcast will launch this month, featuring stories from some of the Bega Valley’s most active and...
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Council joins trial to safely dispose of embedded batteries
Households in the Bega Valley Shire now have a new, safer way to dispose of problematic embedded batteries, thanks to...
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Council seeks Expressions of Interest for food vans in shire’s scenic reserves
Bega Valley Shire Council is calling for expressions of interest (EOI) from mobile food vendors to operate in prime locations...
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Report highlights progress during Council term
Bega Valley Shire Council has released a State of the Shire report, marking the End of Term for the previously elected...
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Safely clean out the shed with the Household Chemical CleanOut
Bega Valley Shire residents will soon have the chance to safely dispose of household chemicals at upcoming CleanOut events...
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Bridge upgrades - strengthening infrastructure for connected communities
Across the Bega Valley there are several bridge projects either recently completed, underway, or not too far off starting,...
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First Council meeting held following 2024 local government elections
Bega Valley Shire’s newly elected Council convened for the first time today following the 2024 NSW local government elections....
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Community tree planting day in Bega calling for green thumb volunteers
Bega Valley Shire Council is calling on residents to join a community tree planting event near the East Street causeway...
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Kiah and surrounds engage in planning system discussion with Council
The Kiah community and its surrounding areas gathered this week at the newly rebuilt Kiah Hall to explore the complexities...
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Provisional Council election result: a mix of experience and new perspectives
Bega Valley Shire Council congratulates returning and newly elected Councillors as the NSW Electoral Commission shares...
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Sign up to the ultimate bargain hunting and sustainability event
Residents of the Bega Valley Shire are invited to take part in this year’s Garage Sale Trail, happening over two weekends...
Sep 2024
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Russell Fitzpatrick is ‘unofficially’ the Bega Valley Shire’s first publicly elected Mayor
Following today’s Mayoral vote count and preference distribution, Russell Fitzpatrick has been re-elected Mayor in the...
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Restoration of Cattle Bay foreshore in Eden begins in October
Bega Valley Shire Council is pleased to announce restoration works to the Cattle Bay foreshore in Eden will begin after...
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Colouring competition over spring school holidays
Bega Valley Shire Library and Bega Village have teamed up again for another colouring-in competition over the upcoming...
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Powerful exhibition with satirical sting coming soon to SECCA
Bega Valley Shire Council’s Director of Business and Governance, Iliada Bolton will officially launch Gordon Hookey’s...
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Council farewells Chris and Tony after 77 years of service to the community
Bega Valley Shire Council recently farewelled Chris Stokes and Tony Smith after a combined 77 years of exceptional service...
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Dive into swim season with outdoor pools reopening October long weekend
Final preparations are underway for the outdoor pool season, with pools in the Bega Valley now scheduled to re-open from...
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Step into a magical world with Little Red in the Hood
Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre invites children and their families to Little Red in the Hood, a charming kids...
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Help us shape the Wallaga, Merimbula and Back Lake Coastal Management Programs
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking community feedback on the Draft Wallaga Lake Coastal Management Program and the...
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Have your say on two Council policies
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking feedback on changes to two policies currently on public exhibition.
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Great activities at libraries for students during holidays
Bega Valley Shire Council’s libraries have a number of fun, free activities planned for young people aged 12 to 18 during...
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Illegal dumping reduction project for Eden
Grant funding under the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s Illegal Dumping Prevention Program will see Bega Valley...
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Submissions open for new ‘Sherbies Kids Portrait Prize’ for local junior artists
SECCA (South East Centre for Contemporary Art) invites budding artists between the ages of 5 and 18 to submit a portrait...
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Citizen scientists active on National Threatened Species Day
Bega Valley Shire Council thanks all local citizen scientists who joined Atlas of Life community group members to search...
Aug 2024
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Bega War Memorial Swimming Pool Programs
With Bega Valley Shire Council now directly operating Bega War Memorial Pool, pool users can register their interest...
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Celebrating Here 2 Help adult literacy hub in Adult Learners Week
Bega Valley Shire Library will celebrate the Here 2 Help service during Adult Learners Week with a free afternoon tea...
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Rural romance author to speak at Bega and Bermagui libraries
Bega Valley Shire Council invites you to join best-selling Australian rural romance author, Fiona McArthur when she speaks...
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Bin Trim Program helps local businesses to reduce waste and save money
Bega Valley Shire Council is urging local business owners to jump on the opportunity to save money and cut waste by joining...
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EnviroMentors program a hit at shire preschools
Bega Valley Shire Council has partnered with Keep Australia Beautiful NSW to inspire a new generation of sustainability...
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Council supports adoption of Arts and Culture Plan
Bega Valley Shire Council has adopted the Arts and Culture Plan 2024/25 – 2029/30, which will serve as a blueprint for...
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Hazardous trees to be removed in Eden
Bega Valley Shire Council will soon commence the tender process for the removal of hazardous trees near the Princes Highway...
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Life in our Cemeteries event at Quaama
Bega Valley Shire Council and Atlas of Life are pleased to present the next Life in our Cemeteries event at the Quaama...
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Merimbula sewer jetting maintenance starts this week
Residents in parts of Merimbula and Fishpen have been asked to take some simple steps in preparation for sewer jetting,...
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ANU College of Science to visit Bermagui and Eden libraries
Bega Valley Shire Council is excited to announce Science Week events at Bermagui and Eden libraries this month.
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Restored iconic Tathra Wharf to officially reopen on Saturday
Bega Valley Shire Mayor, Russell Fitzpatrick and Member for Bega, Dr Michael Holland will officially reopen the Tathra...
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Swimming pool recruitment and training opportunities
Bega Valley Shire Council is currently recruiting for Council-managed swimming pools across the shire ahead of the upcoming...
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Sign-up for FOGO processing plant information session
People interested in the future of FOGO recycling in the Bega Valley Shire are invited to attend a community information...
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Council launches comprehensive waste management guide for households
Households in the Bega Valley will soon receive a new 14-page booklet designed to help with effective waste management...
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Join your local library in August and you might win a book voucher
Library and Information Week starts today and this year Bega Valley residents can win a prize when they join any shire...
Jul 2024
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Update on Watergums Creek Bridge upgrade
The Watergums Creek Bridge upgrade took a significant step forward last week with Council accepting a tender for construction...
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Comics Plus available online from Bega Library
This week the Bega Valley Shire Library is celebrating the launch of an exciting new online resource, Comics Plus.
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Council to engage contractor for asset resilience projects
Bega Valley Shire Council will soon open the tender process to manage an Australian Government grant designed to deliver...
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Updated MOU with Bega, Eden and Merrimans LALCs endorsed by Council
Bega Valley Shire Council has endorsed an updated Memorandum of Understanding between Bega Valley Shire Council and the...
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Council to transition out of families, ageing and disability service provision
Bega Valley Shire Council has decided to cease providing families, ageing and disability services and will transition...
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Read the Waste Strategy listening report
Bega Valley Shire Council has released a comprehensive listening report for its Waste Services Strategy Customer Satisfaction...
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Sewer jetting maintenance works in Pambula, Pambula Beach and Merimbula
Residents in parts of Pambula, Pambula Beach and Merimbula have been asked to take some simple steps in preparation for...
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Official launch of Tura Marrang Library courtyard mural
Tura Marrang Library invites the local community to the official launch of its courtyard mural on Friday 26 July at 11am....
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International author to speak at special events in Bega and Eden libraries
Bega Valley Shire Library is excited to announce guest speaker events this month in the Bega and Eden libraries with...
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Council seeking feedback through Community Satisfaction Survey
Council is seeking feedback on its services, facilities and programs through a Community Satisfaction Survey starting...
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Planning scheme changes for housing diversity now in effect
Changes to the Bega Valley Local Environmental Plan and the Development Control Plan are now in effect, increasing the...
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Library colouring competition at Bega Village for school holidays
Bega Valley Shire Library and Bega Village are running a Reading is Magic colouring-in competition these school holidays,...
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Council to operate Bega War Memorial Swimming Pool
Bega Valley Shire Council has officially taken over the operation of the Bega War Memorial Swimming Pool in preparation...
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Council pushes to eliminate disposable coffee cups for Plastic Free July
Bega Valley Shire Council has partnered with Plastic Free July to eliminate use of disposable coffee cups in their organisation....
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Two new exhibitions at SECCA this month
SECCA (South East Centre for Contemporary Art) will launch two new, original exhibitions on Saturday 13 July at 12pm....
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New guide to the development application process
Bega Valley Shire Council is pleased to announce the launch of a new guide to the development application process, now...
Jun 2024
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Councillors adopt annual budget and agree to Special Rate Variation
Councillors have adopted a suite of planning documents at today's Council meeting, which includes the permanent Special...
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Shire-wide waste audit to build better picture of household waste management
Bega Valley Shire Council and its waste collection contractor, Cleanaway will soon undertake a randomised audit of household...
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Library’s school holiday program to hit the open road
Bega Valley Shire Library will be hitting the open road during the winter school holidays to host some exciting programs...
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Forum for women interested in standing for local government election
Council is hosting a forum on Saturday 13 July at the Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre, Bega, for women in the...
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Feedback sought on Council’s draft Active Transport Strategy
Bega Valley Shire Council is inviting feedback on a draft strategy that outlines a plan for active transport infrastructure...
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3D Printing 101 workshops at Bermagui Library
Bermagui Library is holding two workshops on 3D printing at the end of June and early July.
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Join SECCA during school holidays for creative art workshops
SECCA (South East Centre for Contemporary Art) will be hosting a range of workshops for students aged 5-12 years during...
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Help us shape the future of recreational assets in the Bega Valley
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking input for the development of a shire wide Recreation Strategy.
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Use your free waste vouchers before they expire: fresh batch coming in August
Bega Valley Shire residents looking to declutter their homes will be happy to know a new set of free waste vouchers will...
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Council adopts Bega and Wolumla Structure Plans
Bega Valley Shire Councillors today agreed to adopt structure plans for the Bega and Wolumla residential growth areas....
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Council to draft an Affordable Housing Contributions Policy
Following a feasibility analysis for affordable housing contributions in the Bega Valley Shire, Council will develop...
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Sewer smoke testing starts in the Merimbula area
Bega Valley Shire Council has started a month-long sewer and stormwater smoke testing program in Merimbula.
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Community thanked for valuable input on Waste Services survey
Bega Valley Shire Council has thanked the community for its valuable response to a survey designed to shape a new Waste...
May 2024
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Prevent battery fires with three simple steps
Bega Valley Shire Council’s Waste Services team is advising residents to be aware of the fire risks posed by incorrect...
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Business Activator grants support 11 local businesses
Bega Valley Shire Council is pleased to announce 11 small businesses in the shire have been successful in receiving funding...
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Call for witnesses to report senseless wave of vandalism in Eden
Six months after the last senseless wave of vandalism at Barclay Street Sportsground in Eden, another has occurred, prompting...
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SECCA welcomes entries for Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award
SECCA (South East Centre for Contemporary Art) invites artists from across Australia to submit entries to the 2024 Shirley...
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New Kiah Hall fit for future generations and officially open
Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories and Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain and Member...
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Council seeking feedback on draft Events Strategy
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking feedback on the draft Events Strategy 2024-2028
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Feedback sought on two Coastal Management Programs
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking feedback on the Draft Bermagui River Coastal Management Program (CMP) and Draft...
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Community invited to motorcycle safety workshop in June
Bega Valley Shire Council and the NSW Survive the Ride Association are holding a free ‘South Coast Survive the Ride’...
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Help us plan for future flood risk management in Wolumla
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking community input into the Wolumla Flood Study and Risk Management Study and Plan....
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Council seeking volunteer member for Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking a qualified and experienced member of the community to become an independent volunteer...
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Information session for potential local government election candidates
Bega Valley Shire Council invites people interested in representing our community as a Councillor to attend an information...
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Grant-funded projects strengthen landfill preparedness for emergencies
Bega Valley Shire Council is using a range of grant-funded projects to support recovery from the 2019/20 bushfires and...
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Council seeking proposed road names for use in the Bega Valley
Council is calling for contributions to its road names register, for future use throughout the shire.
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Operational Plan and budget 2024-25 on exhibition
Public exhibition of Bega Valley Shire Council’s draft Delivery Program 2022-25, Operational Plan 2024-25 and budget,...
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Boat ramp fish disposal change as local composting business grows
Bega Valley Shire Council is proud to have assisted local fish composting startup, Ocean2Earth in building a highly successful...
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Explore a diverse range of opportunities at our Volunteer Expo
The Many Hands Volunteer Expo will be held at the Oaklands Event Centre in Pambula from 10am to 2pm on Saturday 25 May....
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Tales of Tathra: celebrating the Bega Valley’s local history
Four long-term residents and local treasures of the Bega Valley will share tales at the Tura Marrang Library in May,...
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Feedback sought on draft infrastructure contributions documents
Council is seeking feedback on its draft Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan, draft policy Voluntary Planning Agreements...
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EOIs sought from NDIS service providers
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from organisations that may be interested in offering...
Apr 2024
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Bega Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund: A year of continued commitment
The Bega Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund (BVCDRF) committee is proud to present its annual report, highlighting...
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Data security breach involving after-hours service provider
Bega Valley Shire Council has been notified of a data breach from its after-hours customer service provider, OracleCMS....
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Two exciting new exhibitions at SECCA
Bega Valley Shire Mayor, Russell Fitzpatrick will officially launch two exciting new exhibitions at SECCA (South East...
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Have your say on draft Arts and Culture Plan
Bega Valley Shire Council encourages feedback on its draft Arts and Culture Plan, to provide direction for cultural activity...
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Councillors uphold support for Merimbula ocean outfall pipe project
Bega Valley Shire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to deliver an ocean outfall pipe at Merimbula Bay aimed at efficiently...
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Council steps in as Bega War Memorial Swimming Pool operators
Bega Valley Shire Council will step in as interim operator at the Bega War Memorial Swimming Pool following the current...
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Progress for Bega Sports Complex
The highly awaited upgrade of the Bega Sports Complex is soon set to kick off with the signing and issuing of the of...
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Callout for not-for-profits to join this year’s Volunteer Expo
Bega Valley Shire’s not-for-profit organisations are invited to register for the Many Hands Volunteer Expo at the Oaklands...
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Surf Skate Sound event to celebrate Youth Week
Bega Valley Shire Council invites young people aged between 12 and 24 years to celebrate NSW Youth Week at the Surf Skate...
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Theft of local contractor signs raises concerns for public safety
Road safety signs belonging to local contractors have been reported stolen from multiple sites throughout the Bega Valley...
Mar 2024
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Outdoor swimming pools make a splash as season comes to a close
The Shire’s outdoor swimming pools will close on Thursday 28 March, marking the end of another successful swimming season....
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Life in our Cemeteries event at Pambula
Council and Atlas of Life are pleased to present the next Life in our Cemeteries event at the Pambula cemetery on Saturday...
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Council resolves next steps for tenure arrangements at Merimbula Airport
Bega Valley Shire Councillors resolved at the 20 March Council meeting to further extend the tenure of some existing...
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Council updates flood and sea level rise policy
A Draft Flood and Sea Level Rise policy is currently on exhibition to support Council and the community to respond to...
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Community called on for input into new Waste Services Strategy
Bega Valley Shire Council is inviting all residents to participate in a comprehensive community survey aimed at informing...
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Celebrating NSW Seniors Festival in the Bega Valley
Bega Valley Shire Council will celebrate the NSW Seniors Festival (12-24 March) this year with a road safety workshop...
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Statement from CEO Anthony McMahon: Bega Sporting Complex redevelopment
The commencement of the Bega Sporting Complex redevelopment was delayed due to a number of setbacks during the detailed...
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Community invited to the reopening of Bermagui Library
Bega Valley Shire Council invites the community to the reopening of the Bermagui Library on Saturday 16 March from 10am...
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Have your say on National Circularity Centre planning proposal
Bega Valley Shire Council invites feedback on proposed amendments to its Local Environmental Plan to allow the development...
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Sewer jetting maintenance works in Tathra
Residents in parts of Tathra are being asked to take some simple steps in preparation for sewer jetting starting today....
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6,000 kilograms saved from landfill at Garage Sale Trail
Bega Valley Shire residents have made a significant impact on waste reduction by extending the life of pre-loved items...
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International Women’s Day event at Bermagui Library
Bega Valley Shire Library is celebrating International Women’s Day at Bermagui Library on Thursday 7 March at 1pm with...
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Sewer jetting maintenance works to start in Bermagui
Residents in parts of Bermagui are being asked to take some simple steps in preparation for sewer jetting starting next...
Feb 2024
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Sale of Bega Valley Regional Learning Centre finalised
Bega Valley Shire Council has finalised the sale of the Bega Valley Regional Learning Centre, behind the Lakeview Hotel...
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New intake of cadets bridges skills gap and staff shortage
Bega Valley Shire Council is working hard to address pressing skills and staff shortages through a recent intake of six...
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Outcome of families, ageing and disability services review
Council will run an expression of interest process to determine if the shire’s community services market is able to support...
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Council recommits to providing Children’s Services following review
Bega Valley Shire Councillors today unanimously agreed that Council continue to provide Children’s Services following...
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Have your say on the Draft Merimbula Airport Master Plan
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking feedback on the Draft Merimbula Airport Master Plan.
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State funding will speed up land rezoning in Bega
Bega Valley Shire Council has secured $250,000 in funding from Round 2 of the NSW Government’s Regional Housing Strategic...
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Successful Cuttagee bridge negotiation leads to next step
Bega Valley Shire Council's CEO, Anthony McMahon has successfully negotiated a way forward for renewing the ageing Cuttagee...
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Step up and mobilise for Clean-Up Australia Day
Bega Valley Shire Mayor, Russell Fitzpatrick is calling on all local residents to form a community-wide litter-busting...
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Free grant writing workshop for community groups and businesses
Bega Valley Shire Council is hosting a free workshop on how to secure grant funding for community groups and business...
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Two new exhibitions at SECCA
Two exciting exhibitions will officially launch at SECCA on the evening of Friday 16 February.
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Library Lovers Day on 14 February
Bega Valley Shire Library did some number crunching to find out who the top borrowers – the library lovers – were for...
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Community Project Proposals due in March
Council reminds community and volunteer groups, the application process to formally propose major projects on Council-owned...
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Load limits change for four shire bridges
Four council bridges now have new load limits in place following a resolution at December’s Council meeting.
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Council accepts $15 million grant to secure Cuttagee bridge future
Bega Valley Shire Councillors yesterday endorsed a plan to secure a long-term future for Cuttagee bridge by formally...
Jan 2024
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Applications now open for community grants
Council’s Community Grants Program is now open for applications.
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Council seeking feedback to shape future of our community
Council is pleased to open consultation on the Towards 2042 project, which will shape the future of our community.
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Staff shortage to impact Bermagui Waste Transfer site in February
Council advises Bermagui Waste Transfer site will close on Tuesdays and Thursdays during February.
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Celebrating Australia Day in the shire
MEDIA RELEASE 2024 - Bega Valley Shire Council invites the shire’s residents to its Australia Day celebrations on Friday...
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Creative activities for young people in the shire this month
Bega Valley Shire Council is pleased to support creative activities for our young people in the shire.
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