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Have your say on Beach Street improved streetscaping plans

Published on 14 September 2026

Bega Valley Shire Council is inviting the community to have their say on the proposed improved streetscaping plan for the Beach Street public space in Merimbula.

Food, music and family fun set to shine at Bega Streetlight Festival

Published on 11 September 2026

The 2026 Bega Streetlight Festival is back on Friday 25 September, promising to be bigger and brighter with spectacular light displays, live music, food, markets and entertainment for the whole family.

Sewer jetting maintenance works planned for Merimbula area

Published on 04 September 2026

Residents in parts of Merimbula are being asked to take a few simple steps before scheduled sewer jetting maintenance begins next week.

SECCA presents acclaimed artists in spring exhibitions

Published on 31 August 2026

Bega Valley Shire Council is excited to announce two major exhibitions opening at South East Centre for Contemporary Art (SECCA) on Friday 4 September - Karla Dickens: Recovery Mission and Helen Britton: The Story So Far.

NSW Government changes rules for public consultation on developments

Published on 31 August 2026

New statewide planning rules will change how some proposed developments are publicly exhibited in the Bega Valley from tomorrow, 1 September.

Community waste prevention and environment grants awarded

Published on 26 August 2026

Bega Valley Shire Council has awarded a total of $70,234 to 15 projects under its latest Community Grants Program.
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Public Notices

Development Proposal - Bega - DA 2026.262 - PAN-670806

On display until 20 October 2026

An application has been submitted for 41 Lot Subdivision - Community Title. The proposal would require the surrendering of two existing development applications, 2007.151 for 21 Lots and 2007.152 for 21 Lots, that have already been approved for the site.

Proposed lease on Council owned land - Lot 90 234142

On display until 08 October 2026

Council is proposing to grant a lease to Merimbula Tennis Club Incorporated for their continued occupation of Lot 90 DP 234142 for the purpose of competition and social tennis, tennis coaching and associated activities.

Public Council Briefing streaming

On display until 15 October 2026

Council experienced technical difficulties with the streaming service during the Public Council Briefing on Wednesday 9 September. This meant the session on the Finalisation of Bega Urban Land Release Planning Proposal was not available to view online as scheduled.

Road resurfacing works scheduled in Ridge Street, Bega

On display until 02 October 2026

Bega Valley Shire Council advises road resurfacing works will be carried out on Ridge Street, Bega from Saturday 5 September to Monday 7 September, weather permitting.

Development Proposal - Merimbula - DA 2026.213 - PAN-662071

On display until 29 September 2026

An application has been received for installation of a cricket pitch ancillary to caravan park.

Next stage of Beach Street improvements starting soon

On display until 31 March 2027

Bega Valley Shire Council advises works to create an improved public space in Beach Street, Merimbula will begin on Monday 24 August.
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Have Your Say

Beach Street plan have your say

Have your say on the Beach Street improved streetscaping plan.

Fees & Charges update Twyford Hall and Cemeteries

Have your say on proposed updates to 2026-27 Fees and Charges.

Development proposals on exhibition

Have your say on applications open for public comment.

Make a Suggestion

Help us make it better, suggest something.

Council Meetings Bega Valley Shire Council

Council meeting information schedules, agendas and minutes.

What’s On

Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award 2026 – Call for entries

18 September 2026

Entries are open for the Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award 2026. One of Australia’s major prizes for realistic portraiture, the $50,000 biennial award is non-acquisitive and is among the higher-value portrait prizes in the country, attracting hundreds of entries from many of the nation’s leading artists.

Spring Program

18 September 2026

There’s plenty happening at your local library this Spring.

3 Ways

18 September 2026

An exhibition of oil paintings and pastels by three Bega Valley artists.
Three artists. Three journeys. Three visions.

Helen Britton: The Story So Far

18 September 2026

The touring exhibition, The Story So Far, comments on the rich and complex world of country women, of a time of creativity and frugality that formed Helen Britton’s early experience of Australia, of lost possibility, and of a colonial past and present, still so deeply problematic.

Recovery Mission by Karla Dickens

18 September 2026

Karla Dickens’ exhibition Recovery Mission is a powerful exploration of climate crisis from a First Nations perspective, offering a poignant commentary on resilience and the fight for a better future.

Sydney Writers Festival: Homegrown

18 September 2026

Big ideas. Great stories. Brilliant Australian voices – coming to your local library.
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