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Tue, 01-Dec-2015
Two classes from Bega Valley Public School have been helping with the regeneration of Kiss’ Lagoon.
Wed, 02-Dec-2015
Weekly prizes and a lucky draw for an iPad mini are some of the incentives available to keep children and teens reading this summer with the Bega Valley Shire Library’s Summer Reading Club.
Thu, 03-Dec-2015
The inaugural Merimbula Pro Gift running event will be held at Berrambool Sportsground on 10 January 2016.
Thu, 03-Dec-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council is providing a Giving Tree for donations to families requiring support this Christmas period.
Thu, 03-Dec-2015
Sapphire Coast beaches have received the thumbs up from the Office of Environment and Heritage in the first Beachwatch testing this season.
Mon, 07-Dec-2015
With the recent heavy rains on the South Coast, Bega Valley Shire Council’s Environmental health Coordinator Greg O’Donnell, is warning residents to take extra precautions and protect themselves against mosquitoes.
Wed, 09-Dec-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council is offering grants of up to $500 for community groups interested in running events as part of the 2016 NSW Seniors Festival.
Wed, 09-Dec-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council has continued its commitment to funding local events and activities held during next year’s National Youth Week.
Fri, 11-Dec-2015
A new observation platform is being built at Pambula Beach to improve views of the beach and main swimming area.
Fri, 11-Dec-2015
Sapphire Coast beaches have received the thumbs up from the Office of Environment and Heritage in this week’s Beachwatch testing.
Fri, 11-Dec-2015
The annual summer beach lifeguard period will start a week earlier this year at Aslings Beach in Eden, Pambula Beach, Tathra Beach and Horseshoe Bay in Bermagui.
Mon, 14-Dec-2015
Carpenter’s Bridge on Pollacks Flat Road, Bemboka will be closed to all traffic from Monday 25 January 2016 until Friday 19 February 2016 for programmed bridge pier and deck replacement works.
Tue, 15-Dec-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council will remove the playground in the Harris Daishowa Park (HDA Park) on Tuesday 22 December 2015.
Wed, 16-Dec-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council is working with planning consultants to develop masterplans for the Bruce Steer Pool area in Bermagui, Short Point in Merimbula and the Pambula Surf Club precinct with a view to them becoming more inclusive and accessible recreational spaces.
Thu, 17-Dec-2015
The project to upgrade the playground at Bega Park off Parker Street in Bega is nearly complete.
Thu, 17-Dec-2015
With rain and sun comes prolific growth in the garden, and there's help at hand for properties overflowing with clippings.
Fri, 18-Dec-2015
Ratepayers can expect a little something extra in the mail over the coming weeks with a second free waste tipping voucher to be issued just in time for the Christmas season.
Fri, 18-Dec-2015
Sapphire Coast beaches have received the thumbs up from the Office of Environment and Heritage in this week’s Beachwatch testing.
Fri, 18-Dec-2015
Your Council has had a busy 2015! It's been a year of striking a balance between planning for the future and getting projects up and running that the community can enjoy and benefit from right now.
Fri, 18-Dec-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council was advised today that we are fit for the future and will stand alone as previously recommended.
Fri, 18-Dec-2015
Christmas has come early at Bega Valley Shire Council with a range of State and Federal grants being allocated to Council projects throughout the Shire.
Mon, 21-Dec-2015
Zingel Place and Littleton Gardens Car Park have been opened for traffic.
Tue, 22-Dec-2015
The playground at Bega Park will open to the public on Thursday (Christmas Eve) thanks to the contractors who worked through the inclement weather to install furniture and rubber soft fall and complete necessary landscaping this week.
Wed, 23-Dec-2015
Bega Rural Fire Service and Forest Corp have advised that Imlay Road is closed for ongoing works due to the fire in that area.
Thu, 24-Dec-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council offices, libraries and the Bega Valley Regional Gallery will close at 3pm on Thursday 24 December and reopen as per normal hours from Monday 4 January 2016.
Mon, 02-Nov-2015
As part of the works in Littleton Gardens, changes to Zingel Place will restrict pedestrian and motor vehicle access from this week.
Mon, 02-Nov-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council offices will close on Friday 13 November for Union Picnic Day.
Mon, 02-Nov-2015
Merimbula residents are reminded of a chance to have their say on local issues at an upcoming Councillor Roving Workshop next week.
Thu, 05-Nov-2015
Bega Valley Shire Councillors have responded to a request from Bombala Shire Council that the two organisations consider a merger.
Thu, 05-Nov-2015
The Bega Library will host a Spanish language learning opportunity for residents from next Wednesday.
Fri, 06-Nov-2015
From Monday 9 November, access changes will be in place for those wishing to visit the Bega Library and Bega Valley Regional Gallery.
Tue, 10-Nov-2015
The currently out-of-order heat pumps at the Bega War Memorial Pool will be replaced by the end of the month.
Wed, 11-Nov-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council will write to Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull and local federal member, Dr Peter Hendy confirming Council's support to review and implement the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian Constitution.
Wed, 11-Nov-2015
Bermagui residents are reminded of a chance to have their say on local issues at an upcoming Councillor Roving Workshop next week.
Wed, 11-Nov-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council is urging residents to use extra caution when entering any of the Shire’s cemeteries in light of reports of large brown snakes seen in the Bega Cemetery recently.
Thu, 12-Nov-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council will participate in White Ribbon Day on Wednesday 25 November by confirming its commitment to stopping violence against women and children.
Thu, 12-Nov-2015
Due to the persistent wet weather, there may be delays in emptying garbage and recycling bins on some unsealed roads.
Thu, 12-Nov-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council and Tathra Landcare will hold a workshop outlining the value of coastal headland vegetation at Tathra on Saturday 14 November from 9am to 12.30pm.
Thu, 12-Nov-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council opened the entrance to Wallagoot Lake today.
Thu, 12-Nov-2015
Finalists in the inaugural National Youth Portrait Prize, The Shirl, have been selected and will go on exhibition in the Bega Valley Regional Gallery from 18 December.
Thu, 12-Nov-2015
Old Wallagoot Road will be closed until further notice due to water over the road and dangerous road conditions.
Thu, 12-Nov-2015
Eden area residents are advised to refrain from swimming or fishing in Lake Curalo until Monday 16 November following a sewage overflow into the lake.
Mon, 16-Nov-2015
The man best known for his 2010 review of Australia’s future tax system and providing leadership in public policy, Dr Ken Henry, will be one of the key speakers at a South East Region Leadership Forum in Pambula and Merimbula on the 3rd and 4th of December.
Mon, 16-Nov-2015
Bega Valley Shire Councillors today resolved to move forward with a voluntary merger proposal in which the Bombala Shire would amalgamate with Bega Valley Shire Council.
Tue, 17-Nov-2015
Swimming space at the Sapphire Aquatic Centre will be limited over the next two weeks as schools line up for a range of swimming programs.
Wed, 18-Nov-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council urges all backyard pool owners to be vigilant this summer to keep children safe.
Wed, 18-Nov-2015
Nominations for the 2016 Citizen of the Year awards have been extended until close of business on Tuesday 1 December.
Wed, 18-Nov-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council is inviting all tourism operators and members of the community involved in tourism to participate in an independent industry review.
Wed, 18-Nov-2015
Work is commencing on the renewal and upgrade of the playground at Bega Park off Parker Street in Bega.
Wed, 18-Nov-2015
Bega Valley Shire Library will be hosting free hearing checks by National Hearing Care in December. Hearing loss can be gradual and a test is the only way to find out if any loss is present.
Thu, 19-Nov-2015
Two community assets in Bega have been damaged by vandals this week and Bega Valley Shire Council is asking locals for information on the incidents.
Thu, 19-Nov-2015
Bega Valley Shire Library is pleased to launch a new chat-style event called ‘Conversations’ with well-known Bundian Way walker and author, John Blay.
Thu, 19-Nov-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council has lodged an application with the NSW Government to continue as a ‘stand-alone’ organisation following Bombala Council’s decision to pursue a voluntary merger with neighbouring highland councils.
Fri, 20-Nov-2015
On the morning of Monday 16 November a big red fire truck came cruising into the car park of Bandara Children's Services, only not for the reason you may think.
Tue, 24-Nov-2015
Bega residents are reminded of a chance to have their say on local issues at an upcoming Councillor Roving Workshop next week.
Tue, 24-Nov-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council is selling two commercial blocks by public tender in Main Street, Merimbula.
Wed, 25-Nov-2015
Each year, the Bega Valley Shire Council receives many applications for new developments and sub-divisions or requests for change of road names due to duplication of names within a locality.
Thu, 26-Nov-2015
Award-winning historian Dr Ian Hoskins will be at Eden library on Saturday 12 December as part of Bega Valley Shire Library’s Conversation series.
Fri, 27-Nov-2015
The Draft Master Plans for Bega Sporting Complex (including Valley Fields) and Pambula Sporting Complex will be on public display from Wednesday 2 December for comment and feedback after being endorsed for exhibition at last Wednesday’s Council meeting.
Fri, 27-Nov-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council weeds officers will be inspecting the Cobargo area for African Lovegrass (ALG) during November and December.
Mon, 30-Nov-2015
The public exhibition period for a proposed supermarket development at Pambula has been extended for 30 days.
Thu, 01-Oct-2015
The efforts and contribution of 11 Shire residents were recognised with the presentation of the Bega Valley Shire Community Service Medallion this week.
Thu, 01-Oct-2015
Following a well-attended roving community workshop held in Eden this month, Bega Valley Shire Council is inviting local residents to get involved in local issues with an upcoming workshop in Merimbula.
Thu, 01-Oct-2015
The Bega Valley Shire Council will increase the annual issue of free waste disposal vouchers from one to two per year.
Thu, 01-Oct-2015
Mayor Britten presented awards at the 2015 NSW Volunteer of the Year ceremony in Cooma on Tuesday 1 September.
Thu, 01-Oct-2015
A review of the Bega Valley Shire’s tourism industry will be carried out in October and November.
Thu, 01-Oct-2015
Bega Valley Regional Gallery curator, Iain Dawson, is very excited about the Gallery’s next exhibition scheduled to open on 9 October.
Thu, 01-Oct-2015
A four million litre water supply reservoir will be constructed increasing Bermagui's water storage capacity by 60 per cent.
Fri, 02-Oct-2015
Nominations for the 2016 Citizen of the Year have opened and Bega Valley Shire Council is calling on people to recognise the efforts of friends, neighbours, colleagues and family.
Fri, 02-Oct-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council’s next Council meeting will have a public forum presentation by the Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast requesting assistance and support on the Shire as a "Refugee Welcome Zone."
Fri, 02-Oct-2015
The Bega Valley Shire Council has approved the framework for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Eurobodalla Council to strengthen collaboration and cooperation.
Sat, 03-Oct-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council is warning resident, business owners and motorists about delays, detours and no parking situations in Bega next week caused by road works in the town.
Wed, 07-Oct-2015
The Bega Valley Shire’s newest Australian citizens were welcomed this week with an official citizenship ceremony held at the Council chambers in Bega.
Fri, 09-Oct-2015
The Bega Valley Shire Council has been working hard to save trees that were illegally ring barked in Mogareeka earlier this year.
Fri, 09-Oct-2015
Work will be continuing at Kiss’ Lagoon commencing Monday 12 October 2015.
Mon, 12-Oct-2015
Bega Valley Shire Library is pleased to announce the launch of local author, Isobel Blackthorn’s second novel, The Drago Tree, in November.
Tue, 13-Oct-2015
The National Gallery of Australia is coming to three Shire libraries with an introduction to one of Australia’s legendary artists, Tom Roberts.
Tue, 13-Oct-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council is reminding residents to be aware that it is that time of year when magpies ‘swoop’ to protect their eggs or fledglings from pedestrians or cyclists who pass through their territory.
Tue, 13-Oct-2015
Local beachgoers can return to the water this summer with confidence that the beaches of the Bega Valley Shire are among the cleanest in NSW.
Wed, 14-Oct-2015
The Bermagui Tathra road at Mogareeka bridge is closed in both directions following the establishment of a crime scene by local Police.
Thu, 15-Oct-2015
Bega Valley Shire Library and the Far South Coast Rural Fire Service are holding bush fire information sessions at the Bermagui, Bega, Merimbula and Eden libraries over the coming weeks.
Fri, 16-Oct-2015
Construction of gravel paths commenced last week as part of the work being undertaken by Bega Valley Shire Council to complete the pathway around Lake Curalo, Eden.
Fri, 16-Oct-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council has concluded a review of Council's library services in response to changing demands, expectations and opportunities for libraries.
Fri, 16-Oct-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking feedback about the way it delivers services at its childcare centres.
Tue, 20-Oct-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council is advising residents, business owners and motorists of delays in Merimbula starting next week caused by road works in Lake Street.
Tue, 20-Oct-2015
As part of the transition towards the new library in Tura Beach, the Library Portal will open in Merimbula on Friday 23 October.
Tue, 20-Oct-2015
Local artist Veronica O’Leary will be at the Sapphire Marketplace in Bega on Friday for a still life drawing class.
Tue, 20-Oct-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council has received a prestigious Green Globe Award for the Tathra Community Solar Farm, a joint project of Council and the community organisation, Clean Energy for Eternity.
Wed, 21-Oct-2015
A draft procedure for companion animal control areas, including areas where dogs can be off-leash and other areas which prohibit dogs and cats in the Bega Valley Shire, is now on public exhibition for comment until 20 November 2015.
Thu, 22-Oct-2015
The Bega Valley Shire Council is preparing residents for the coming inspection program targeting the noxious weed St John’s Wort.
Thu, 22-Oct-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council in conjunction with Local Land Services and Bega River and the Wetlands Landcare Group will be removing bamboo between the Bega River and Bridge Street, Bega, from 2 to 6 November.
Fri, 23-Oct-2015
The Littleton Gardens water feature is getting an improved quality monitoring and dosing system installed.
Tue, 27-Oct-2015
Street lighting works scheduled for Littleton Gardens this week will result in parking bays along Sapphire Place being temporarily fenced off.
Tue, 27-Oct-2015
Bega Valley Shire Library will be hosting free hearing checks by National Hearing Care in November.
Thu, 29-Oct-2015
The clock is ticking for young portrait artists throughout Australia as entries for the inaugural Australian youth portrait prize closes at midnight on Monday 2 November.
Fri, 30-Oct-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council has assisted businesses in Bega to prevent stormwater pollution.
Fri, 30-Oct-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council is working to resolve problems of discoloured drinking water in Bega and Tathra areas.
Fri, 30-Oct-2015
Bega Valley Shire Library together with IntoIT and CoWS are holding ‘What the Hack?’ - a Hackathon information and demo evening at Bega Library on Thursday 12 November.
Tue, 01-Sep-2015
Businesses, training organisations and people wanting to boost their vocational skills will soon be offered the services of a regional training centre in Merimbula thanks to a prudent Council investment.
Tue, 01-Sep-2015
The large eucalypt tree in Littleton Gardens, Bega will be removed on Saturday 5 September as part of the current works program.
Wed, 02-Sep-2015
Eden residents will have an opportunity next week to talk to Bega Valley Shire Councillors and senior staff about the future of the Hotel Australasia.
Wed, 02-Sep-2015
There has been a sewage spill on the footpath near the hairpin bend at Berrambool Drive in Merimbula.
Thu, 03-Sep-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council is currently undertaking master planning for the Bega Recreation Grounds. The initial consultation has identified the benefit of including the Keith Mitchell/Roy Howard Fields (‘Valley Fields’) in the scope of the project.
Thu, 03-Sep-2015
The Aboriginal Totems and rock monument outside Bega Valley Shire Council offices are being moved and carefully stored during the Littleton Gardens landscaping works.
Fri, 04-Sep-2015
Staff at the Sapphire Aquatic Centre in Pambula have been advised by a parent that their child who attends Tuesday afternoon swimming lessons has a confirmed case of hand foot and mouth disease.
Fri, 04-Sep-2015
The Bega Valley Shire Council has listened to the concerns of the community and deferred the removal of the large eucalypt tree due to be removed this weekend in Littleton Gardens.
Mon, 07-Sep-2015
As part of the transition towards the new library in Tura Beach, the Merimbula library will close from 19 September, with a ‘pop up’ service offering library access during the construction period.
Mon, 07-Sep-2015
Join the BVRG to celebrate the current exhibition DION HORSTMANS 2x1 with supper and a screening of the Stanley Kubrick masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Tue, 08-Sep-2015
The Sapphire Aquatic Centre has created a free spring fitness opportunity for the community this September.
Tue, 08-Sep-2015
Following a meeting today with local community group, Friends of Littleton Gardens, senior staff and Councillors have advised that the mature Eucalyptus grandis in the Littleton Gardens carpark will be removed at the contractor’s discretion.
Wed, 09-Sep-2015
The Bega Valley Regional Gallery is involved in a mammoth information blitz to drum up interest in a brand new national prize.
Thu, 10-Sep-2015
Following on from discussions with the Friends of Littleton Gardens yesterday in which the decision to remove a mature eucalypt was explained, the contractor has confirmed that the tree will be removed on Thursday 10 September.
Thu, 10-Sep-2015
A joint project of Bega Valley Shire Council and the community organisation, Clean Energy for Eternity, has been selected as a finalist in this year's prestigious Green Globe Awards.
Tue, 15-Sep-2015
A well-attended meeting held in Eden last week resulted in broad support for a community acquisition of the historic Hotel Australasia.
Tue, 15-Sep-2015
Mezzo soprano Eliane Morel will perform at the Bega Valley Regional Gallery during a twilight concert on Wednesday 30 September.
Tue, 15-Sep-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council is inviting the community to celebrate the positioning of Ross Cameron’s wonderful sculpture Tidal Spiral at Merimbula’s Short Point.
Tue, 15-Sep-2015
A property that was formerly the Bemboka Community Health Centre and home of the district nurse is set to be reclassified so that Bega Valley Shire Council can then move to resolve to sell the property and allocate the money to community benefit.
Wed, 16-Sep-2015
Reconstruction of Gipps Street/Newtown Road from Princes Highway to Carp Street, will commence on 24 September 2015 to approximately 10 October 2015.
Wed, 16-Sep-2015
Improvement works at Pambula Rivermouth Park are scheduled to start next week.
Thu, 17-Sep-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council is reminding residents that the Merimbula Library will close from 19 September, with a ‘pop up’ service offering library access during the Tura Beach library construction period.
Thu, 17-Sep-2015
Bermagui and Bega libraries will be holding a range of school holiday activities from Monday 21 September to Monday 5 October.
Thu, 17-Sep-2015
Bega Library will be holding a HSC Lockdown before this year’s HSC exams coming up in October.
Fri, 18-Sep-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council has supported all necessary action towards preventing the impact of the methamphetamine drug known as ice in the Bega Valley Shire.
Fri, 18-Sep-2015
McPaul's Bridge on South Wolumla Road, Wolumla situated approximately 7kms from Candelo Wolumla Road, Wolumla intersection will be closed to all traffic for programmed bridge pier replacement works.
Fri, 18-Sep-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council is pleased to offer Shire wide swimming pool passes for the first time in the coming summer season.
Tue, 22-Sep-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council is advising residents of a waste and recycling bin replacement program currently taking place in parts of the Shire.
Tue, 22-Sep-2015
A southerly swell forecasted to bring dangerous surf conditions to the Far South Coast will result in the temporary closure of Tathra and Merimbula wharves starting this afternoon.
Tue, 22-Sep-2015
As part of the 2015 / 2016 Urban Interface Project Work, planting of the East Street, Bega cycleway took place on Friday 18 September 2015.
Tue, 22-Sep-2015
Council’s Access Advisory Committee hosted an afternoon of wheelchair basketball recently in Bermagui to raise awareness of wheelchair accessibility in the Shire.
Wed, 23-Sep-2015
Bega Valley Shire Library together with Four Winds will offer children an inspiring and creative musical storytime at Bermagui, Bega and Eden libraries in October.
Wed, 23-Sep-2015
A reminder that road works are continuing on Gipps Street / Newtown Road between the Princes Highway and Carp Street, from 24 September to approximately 12 October.
Thu, 24-Sep-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council has supported a plan to protect the Pambula Lake Estuary and surrounding catchment zones for future recreation, cultural, commercial and environmental benefits.
Thu, 24-Sep-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council has outlined draft fees and charges for the new Commemorative Civic Centre which offer a reduced rate for community and non-profit groups.
Thu, 24-Sep-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council will ask the Federal Ministers for Health and Education to urgently reconsider changes to the Australian General Practice training program boundaries that will affect a long-standing relationship between local doctors and the ANU Rural Clinical Medical School.
Fri, 25-Sep-2015
More than 1000 people enjoyed the South Coast Field Days this past weekend as Bega Valley Shire Council celebrated its first smoke free event.
Mon, 28-Sep-2015
Mayor Michael Britten will present Bega Valley Shire Medallions to 12 community service volunteers at a ceremony held at the Bega Country Club on Tarraganda Lane, Tarraganda at 10.30am on Wednesday 30 September 2015.
Mon, 28-Sep-2015
The next stage of the Merimbula bypass works are scheduled to start in October with the construction of two sealed carpark areas.
Mon, 28-Sep-2015
In acknowledgement of the Bega Town Hall’s standing as a memorial to local service personnel who served and died in World War Two, Bega Valley Shire Council has included the word “commemorative†in the name of the new Civic Centre.
Wed, 30-Sep-2015
Six community organisations will receive financial assistance from Bega Valley Shire Council through its Community Partnership Fund for the first quarter of 2015-16.
Mon, 03-Aug-2015
Short Point, Merimbula is now the permanent home of the winning sculpture from this year’s Sculpture on the Edge exhibition in Bermagui.
Mon, 03-Aug-2015
A large sink hole has developed in the road on Kiama Place, Merimbula.
Mon, 03-Aug-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council will begin works next week on the upgrade of the Gipps Street Carpark to create an extra 29 car spaces.
Tue, 04-Aug-2015
Merimbula road users will notice the new roundabout on the intersection of Merimbula Drive and Reid Street is now operational.
Wed, 05-Aug-2015
There will be some changes to learn to swim classes at the Sapphire Aquatic Centre at Pambula from Tuesday, 11 August.
Thu, 06-Aug-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council has named the recipients of its 2015-16 Community Environmental Grants.
Tue, 11-Aug-2015
Bega Valley Shire libraries will close for one day next week to allow for a staff development day.
Tue, 18-Aug-2015
An unknown quantity of dead fish has been reported in Myrtle Creek close to the Wyndham and Burragate.
Wed, 19-Aug-2015
The Preschool students of Bandara Children’s Services in Bega, welcomed a visit from Hayden Kingston of the Far South Coast Birdwatchers Inc. to talk to the children about the different species of birds they may find visiting their preschool.
Wed, 19-Aug-2015
The children at Bandara Children's Service in Bega are donning their leathers and helmets and revving up these days with the establishment of the Bandara Bikies.
Thu, 20-Aug-2015
An exciting new exhibition will open next week at the Bega Valley Regional Gallery, featuring works from Sydney based sculptor, Dion Horstmans.
Thu, 20-Aug-2015
Applications are now open for the 2015 Southern Phone Grants Scheme.
Thu, 20-Aug-2015
Quaama author Isobel Blackthorn will talk about her first novel, Asylum, in the Bega Library next week.
Mon, 24-Aug-2015
Works are nearing completion at the roundabout in Merimbula and are scheduled to finish in approximately two weeks.
Tue, 25-Aug-2015
The development of Littleton Gardens in Bega is about to recommence with the next stage of works scheduled to start at the end of August.
Tue, 25-Aug-2015
Bega man John Reynolds has been appointed to the Bega Valley Shire Council Access Advisory Committee which operates to assist Council in reducing barriers and improving access to local facilities and services.
Tue, 25-Aug-2015
Vandals have recently torn up the grass by doing burnouts at the Roy Howard cricket field under the Bega bridge and at the Bega lookout.
Wed, 26-Aug-2015
This situation has now been rectified.
Wed, 26-Aug-2015
Tathra Bermagui Road is closed due to water over the road at Wapengo causeway.
Wed, 26-Aug-2015
Two great opportunities to find out what's happening with major developments in Eden are taking place next week.
Wed, 26-Aug-2015
The Wheelchair Sports NSW Roadshow is on its way to Bermagui to promote greater awareness of living with a disability.
Wed, 26-Aug-2015
A road on the western side of the Princes Highway opposite the intersection to Government Road in Eden is still unnamed.
Wed, 26-Aug-2015
Popes Holes Bridge on Angledale Road will be closed to all traffic from Tuesday 1 September until Wednesday 23 September for emergency repair works.
Wed, 26-Aug-2015
This situation has now been rectified.
Thu, 27-Aug-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council will open the entrance to Merimbula’s Back Lake today.
Thu, 27-Aug-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council is warning residents that, after flooding and heavy rainfall, surface water from farm dams, rivers and creeks should never be used for drinking or cooking without appropriate treatment.
Thu, 27-Aug-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council has adopted a procedure designed to reduce smoke pollution in the Shire.
Thu, 02-Jul-2015
Representatives of the three Aboriginal Land Councils and Bega Valley Shire Councillors have come together to mark the beginning of NAIDOC Week in the Shire with an exchange of special shirts carrying the NAIDOC theme.
Fri, 03-Jul-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council is calling on the community to help them build masterplans that guide the future use and development of two regionally significant sportsgrounds in Pambula and Bega.
Thu, 09-Jul-2015
Recreational fishers and boat users will benefit from upgrades to two boat ramps and a jetty in the Bega Valley Shire.
Thu, 09-Jul-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council has accepted a tender for work on the second stage of the Central Waste Facility in Wanatta Lane, Wolumla.
Fri, 10-Jul-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council has developed a new Economic Development Strategy in consultation with a variety of groups and individuals in the community.
Fri, 10-Jul-2015
Media Release: Bega Valley Shire Council's fees and charges for 2015-16 have been posted to Council's website.
Fri, 10-Jul-2015
Overnight power problems combined with the cold weather have resulted in the closure of the Sapphire Aquatic Centre's pools this afternoon to return water temperatures back to normal.
Mon, 13-Jul-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council will open the entrance to Merimbula's Back Lake tomorrow.
Tue, 14-Jul-2015
Plans have been developed for the next phase of works at the Pambula Rivermouth Reserve.
Tue, 14-Jul-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council has succeeded in having all five motions it submitted to the Australian Local Government Association adopted at its annual assembly.
Tue, 14-Jul-2015
A range of key projects and community groups have been given a boost recently with a number of resolutions giving the green light for progress.
Tue, 14-Jul-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council will be carrying out tree works on Thursday 23 and Friday 24 July 2015 between the hours of 7.00am and 4.00pm in Ford Oval car park, Merimbula.
Fri, 17-Jul-2015
The Dickinson Oval pavilion in Bermagui that was destroyed by fire in 2012 has risen Phoenix-like from the ashes thanks to the NSW Government Community Building Partnership Program and Bega Valley Shire Council.
Mon, 20-Jul-2015
Would be mentors and sponsors are being called on to make a difference in the life of a young person by attending the launch of a coaching program for young entrepreneurs.
Tue, 21-Jul-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking community comment on its Draft Coastal Processes and Hazard Definition Study.
Wed, 22-Jul-2015
Electricity services to Bega, Bermagui, Merimbula and Eden libraries will be interruped on Saturday 25 July 2015 to allow Essential Energy to carry out necessary maintenance.
Wed, 22-Jul-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council has secured funding from the Office of Environment and Heritage to conduct an assessment of three Shire estuaries and their catchments.
Wed, 22-Jul-2015
The new pavilion at Dickinson Oval in Bermagui was officially opened on Saturday 18 July by Member for Bega, Andrew Constance, and Bega Valley Shire Mayor, Michael Britten.
Thu, 23-Jul-2015
Join the Bega Valley Regional Gallery in celebrating its current exhibition Motion with a screening of the classic noir, Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo.
Thu, 23-Jul-2015
Seven individuals and community groups will receive Local Heritage Assistance Grants to finance projects which improve the physical condition of local heritage items in the Shire.
Fri, 24-Jul-2015
A long awaited plan to build a service road behind Club Sapphire in Merimbula has been agreed on by all parties.
Mon, 27-Jul-2015
Reconstruction of Gipps Street / Newtown Road from Prospect Street to Carp Street in Bega will commence the week beginning Monday 3 August 2015 for approximately nine weeks.
Mon, 27-Jul-2015
Mt Darragh Road will be closed for approximately three hours from 11.30am today approximately 15kms from the Princes Highway intersection.
Mon, 27-Jul-2015
Mt Darragh Road is now open again.
Tue, 28-Jul-2015
An exciting new exhibition has opened at the Bega Valley Regional Gallery featuring works from 10 diverse artists.
Tue, 28-Jul-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council will invite three local building companies to submit offers to do the fit-out of the new Council Chamber in the Bega Civic Centre because no submissions were received when tenders were invited.
Wed, 29-Jul-2015
Bega’s resident dance company fLing Physical Theatre will present a brand new piece inspired by the current Bega Valley Regional Gallery exhibition, Motion.
Wed, 29-Jul-2015
An upgrade to the water supply at Jellat Jellat is causing some traffic delay on the Tathra Road between Bega and Tathra.
Wed, 29-Jul-2015
Pambula Beach public toilets will be closed from Monday 10 August until Friday 14 August while Council upgrades the pump station.
Wed, 29-Jul-2015
Weekly meetings with the contractor responsible for implementing a major upgrade to the Eden CBD have commenced, with the next meeting taking place on Thursday at 8:30am.
Thu, 30-Jul-2015
There has been a water main break on Upper Street, Bega near the Bega Memorial Swimming Pool entrance.
Mon, 01-Jun-2015
After almost two years of fundraising and planning, the first sod will be turned next week in the upgrade to the playground at Merimbula's Ford Park.
Tue, 02-Jun-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council has issued a clarification following recent media reports claiming the organisation is going it alone by turning its back on a regional inland group of councils.
Tue, 02-Jun-2015
The Bega Valley Genealogy Society has secured its occupation of the Old Pambula Courthouse and Police Station in Pambula for a further ten years following a resolution of Council to issue a licence.
Tue, 02-Jun-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council has partnered with the Community Drug Action Team to promote safe drinking standards as part of the upcoming Know Your Standards week.
Wed, 03-Jun-2015
Works on the new rock wall, ramp and path at the Beach Street foreshore area in Merimbula are now complete.
Wed, 03-Jun-2015
Bega Library is branching out its services to include a special fruit tree grafting demonstration from a prize winning fruit grower.
Wed, 03-Jun-2015
This month we feature a recent release a stunning insight behind the scenes of one of the worlds greatest collections of visual art The NATIONAL GALLERY, London.
Wed, 03-Jun-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council will soon begin construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Reid Street and Merimbula Drive.
Thu, 04-Jun-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council has developed a Draft Coastal Zone Management Plan for Pambula Lake Estuary.
Fri, 05-Jun-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council works will commence at the Bar Beach site next week.
Tue, 09-Jun-2015
Independent consultants, PWC and Local Government Professionals NSW, have recently released the NSW Local Government Operational and Management Effectiveness Report for the 2013/14 financial year.
Wed, 10-Jun-2015
Pambula artist Jen Mallinson will be commissioned to develop and install her feature art work, 'the meeting of two rivers' in Bega's Littleton Gardens later this year.
Thu, 11-Jun-2015
Nominations for the Bega Valley Shire Medallion have been extended to allow more time for community champions to be recognised.
Thu, 11-Jun-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council has rejected an application from the owner of the Hotel Australasia in Eden to amend his development application to allow staged development of the site.
Fri, 12-Jun-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council is working on master plans to guide the future use and development of two regionally significant sportsgrounds in Pambula and Bega.
Tue, 16-Jun-2015
Council will be undertaking vegetation works on the corner of Beach Hill; Tathra Street and Andy Poole Drive, Tathra on Wednesday, 17 June 2015 and Thursday, 18 June 2015.
Tue, 16-Jun-2015
Pambula is to get a more accommodation for seniors or people with disabilities with Councillors voting to approve a development application for five self-contained two bedroom units.
Thu, 18-Jun-2015
A southerly swell forecasted to bring dangerous surf conditions to the Far South Coast has resulted in the temporary closure of Tathra and Merimbula wharves this afternoon.
Thu, 18-Jun-2015
Bega Valley Shire Councillors recently joined the Bega Valley Advocates for Timor Leste and students from the Sapphire Coast Anglican College for a flag-raising ceremony in Littleton Gardens, Bega, to celebrate Timor Leste Independence Day.
Fri, 19-Jun-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council has demonstrated it respect and support for Young Indigenous filmmaker Gary Lonesborough through a grant of $500 towards his latest project.
Fri, 19-Jun-2015
The Bega Valley Shire’s library service will offer special programs for children during the coming school holidays.
Mon, 22-Jun-2015
While it’s a common site for the entrances of local lakes and lagoons to open and close with storms and strong tides, it may come as a surprise that such events are fairly rare in Australia.
Tue, 23-Jun-2015
Swimmers at the Sapphire Aquatic Centre will notice the water a little cooler than normal as outside air temperatures get colder over winter.
Wed, 24-Jun-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council is offering another chance to safely dispose of potentially hazardous household chemicals.
Wed, 24-Jun-2015
The handing down of yesterday's NSW Government Budget has resulted in a range of local infrastructure and community projects coming out as winners.
Wed, 24-Jun-2015
Bemboka residents are advised of urgent works on the town’s water supply scheduled for Thursday 25 June 2015.
Wed, 24-Jun-2015
Bega Valley Shire Mayor Michael Britten is encouraging residents to nominate individuals or groups for the NSW-ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards.
Thu, 25-Jun-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council's Access Advisory Committee says there is still time for local businesses and non-profit organisations to submit applications to the Surf Life Saving NSW small grant program.
Thu, 25-Jun-2015
Iraq War veteran, Dr Mike Kelly, will be the guest speaker in the Bega Valley Regional Gallery next week with the Shaun Gladwell exhibition as a backdrop.
Fri, 26-Jun-2015
A new association representing Australia’s coastal councils is calling for a coordinated national approach to managing the nation’s coastline.
Tue, 30-Jun-2015
Community concern regarding the application for a NSW Government grant to reinvigorate the Merimbula airport was sparked by a misleading report in the Merimbula News Weekly, Mayor Michael Britten said today.
Tue, 19-May-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council rangers were called to Nethercote Falls last week when a concerned visitor noticed that a dog had managed to get itself stuck on the cliff face.
Tue, 19-May-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council is calling on all cyclists and drivers to get behind a new safety campaign aimed at curbing injuries and deaths on local roads.
Thu, 21-May-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council will carry out road sealing works on Parker Street and Carp Street, Bega from 12-13 June 2015.
Thu, 21-May-2015
Nominations are being called for a Shire award that recognises the selfless commitment to community by local volunteers.
Fri, 22-May-2015
A southerly swell forecasted to bring dangerous surf conditions to the Far South Coast has resulted in the temporary closure of Tathra and Merimbula wharves today.
Fri, 22-May-2015
Participation in a national study aiming to increase awareness of online safety is being offered through Bega Valley Shire Council’s library service.
Fri, 22-May-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council has responded to the state government's Fit for the Future initiative with Councillors agreeing to exhibit a draft improvement proposal for public comment.
Mon, 25-May-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council has revealed that in the period from September 2012 to the end of April 2015, staff had received and dealt with 209 pieces of correspondence from the Bega Valley Shire Ratepayers and Residents Association.
Tue, 26-May-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council will carry out heavy patching works on Arthur Kaine Drive from Monday 1 June to Wednesday 3 June.
Tue, 26-May-2015
Boaters and recreational fishers now have improved access to Wonboyn Lake with work to build a new boat ramp and floating pontoon jetty now completed.
Tue, 26-May-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council is acknowledging Reconciliation Week by providing Sorry books in the Shire's libraries at Bermagui, Bega, Merimbula and Eden.
Wed, 27-May-2015
For the past seven years workers from the three Local Aboriginal Land Councils in the Bega Valley Shire have been clearing litter off our beaches and defending the coastline against the onslaught of invasive weeds.
Wed, 27-May-2015
Bega Valley Shire Council will apply to the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia for inclusion of Bega and Cobargo in the Recreational Vehicle Friendly Town program.
Thu, 28-May-2015
A short telephone survey aimed at building a better understanding of the community's outbound air travel needs will be rolled out in the South East.
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