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Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is working to deepen the already dynamic local arts and cultural community with the development of a new Regional Gallery.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is to receive more than $1 million from the NSW government, to ease the impact of the summer bushfires on coastal waterways.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire libraries will host morning teas and information sessions about library services for senior residents to celebrate Seniors Festival in March.
Find out moreLocal author, essayist and critic, Ian McFarlane will release his latest collection of essays, stories and poems, 'Murunna Point Revisited' at Bermagui Library on Saturday, 8 April at 10am.
Find out more'Raw and Risky' is the theme for the 20th Australian Food Safety Week.
Find out moreTwo high performing local volunteers were honoured on Saturday as the Joint 2016 Bega Valley Shire Senior Citizens of the Year.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Shire Community Service Medallion is presented for the outstanding work of volunteers across Bega Valley Shire and recognises one of the great strengths of a community - people who are prepared to give up their own time for the benefit of others and the community as a whole. The tireless work of this year’s recipients is highlighted.
Find out moreCouncil wants to know what young people living in in the Bega Valley, aged 12 to 25, need to support their ambitions, hopes and dreams, so it can help create the resources, services and facilities to meet those needs.
Find out moreNominations are open for the Bega Valley Shire’s 2021 Citizen, Young Citizen (under 25s) and Senior Citizen (over 65s) of the Year, Sportsperson of the Year and the Australia Day awards and close on 16 November 2020.
Find out moreTeenagers will be able to experiment with digital music and visual mediums during Youth Week with two exciting free workshops organised by Bega Valley Shire Library.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is pleased with the strong response to its Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement, and is encouraged by the thinking behind the feedback and considered suggestions across a range of land use actions.
Find out moreCommunities north, west and south in the Bega Valley are waiting for the clean-up of bushfire affected properties to start. However, Council is concerned some people will miss out.
Find out moreA change to the Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre management structure has been made to better meet with community expectations.
Find out moreA Merimbula based author is highlighting the toll introduced species have on the local environment, with a special event at Tura Marrang Library later this month adding weight to the message.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council staff and Councillors have been left shocked and profoundly saddened by the news that the Mayor of Villers-Bretonneux, Mr Patrick Simon, has passed away.
Find out moreFour local poets will come together to provide an entertaining hour of poetry and launch their recent publications at the Bega library on Saturday 26 May from 10.00am.
Find out moreFlags are flying at half-mast in Littleton Gardens in Bega today to acknowledge the first anniversary of the start of the Black Summer bushfires in our Shire.
Find out moreFind out what you can put in what bin. Using the right disposal method for unwanted items will help improve recycling and reuse rates.
Find out moreNational Volunteer Week kicks off on Monday 18 May; a chance to celebrate the enormous difference our Bega Valley volunteers make to our lives and our communities.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is expanding its bushfire recovery resources with the introduction of a Pathway Home workshop and drop-in session later in September.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is committed to pursuing best practice when it comes to consideration of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage in our Development Control Plan (DCP) and we are seeking the community's support and assistance to ensure this can occur.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Shire Council aims to work in partnership with Local Aboriginal Land Councils of the Shire. A Memorandum of Understanding is the primary framework for Council’s work with Aboriginal communities.
Find out moreAn improved treatment plant, a new ocean outfall and increased reuse capability together provide a balanced solution, which is viable and environmentally sustainable.
Find out moreCouncil has a legal obligation to manage the biosecurity risk by reducing the impacts of priority weeds.
Find out moreA weekly food and garden organics collection service to divert waste from landfill and increase production of compost
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is a local water utility that provides water to residential and non-residential customers
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Shire and its surrounds... the unique coastline abounds in deserted beaches, tranquil rainforests, serene rivers and lakes, and picturesque mountain backdrops.
Find out moreThe story behind the Bega Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is building opportunities by being an inclusive community, with the release of the Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Shire Council Access Advisory Committee is a formal committee of Council and meets 4 times per year.
Find out moreThe aim is to support projects that improve access for all residents and visitors in the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreThe joy and enthusiasm seen within the local community around the access path on Pambula Beach will ensure that Council’s trial pushes on despite the setback presented by this week’s huge seas.
Find out moreCouncil is committed to providing appropriate access to information held by Council. We are proactive in ensuring as much information as possible is available to the public.
Find out moreSydney based author, Sue Liu, will share her experiences of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami during a tour of the Tura Marrang and Bermagui libraries on 17 and 18 October.
Find out moreHousing assistance for residents who are temporarily or permanently displaced as a result of the NSW bushfires.
Find out moreDon’t let a career as a qualified swim instructor slip through your fingers, now is the time to act.
Find out moreIf you are a user of the Bega Sporting Complex or you visit Bega Park (above the Bega Pool), you may have noticed that these areas have been lit up to improve the use, function and safety of these sites.
Find out moreAs work on the Imlay Street beautification moves towards completion, Bega Valley Shire Council is encouraging the Eden community and the town’s business people to take part in a ‘Place Activation Workshop’.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council will celebrate the region's cultural diversity and inclusiveness with a free COVID Safe Harmony Week event in Littleton Gardens from 10am to 2pm on Saturday 20 March.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has resolved to increase the number of areas where dogs can be exercised in parks and beaches in Tathra, Pambula Beach and Merimbula.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Council has taken two significant steps forward to help address the affordable housing crisis, with the release of a draft Affordable Housing Strategy and a commitment to reinvest the proceeds from the sale of Narira Village Complex into a new community housing development in the shire.
Find out moreThe Draft Bega Valley Shire Affordable Housing Strategy sets the framework for and strategies for Council to address the critical shortage of affordable housing in the Shire.
Find out moreIn the wake of the weekend’s storms and floods, Bega Valley Shire Council has shifted into clear-up mode.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council Ageing and Disability Services aim to support people to live at home independently, participate in their community, and achieve their goals.
Find out moreThe region will be looking to the skies this weekend to extinguish the flames that still burn in our landscape and to top up our depleted water reserves.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council remains resolute in its commitment to improve drinking water quality and systems across the Shire.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Council has confirmed a two-phased approach for the upcoming Merimbula airport runway extension project to minimise the impact for aviation operators and the tourism industry.
Find out moreUnder its Economic Development Strategy, Bega Valley Shire Council aims to bring new economic activity into local towns and villages. Stable year round employment for residents is a key goal.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council notices to the public.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Shire is set to benefit from the rollout of the NSW Government’s Dine & Discover NSW program which will see the expansion of outdoor dining extended to small bars and pubs across the Shire.
Find out moreMake the most of your locally-produced compost and mulch, available at Merimbula, Eden, Wallagoot and Bermagui tips.
Find out moreMake the most of your locally-produced compost, available at Merimbula, Eden, Wallagoot and Bermagui waste transfer stations.
Find out moreThe Tathra Community Solar Farm project has been highly commended in the NSW Local Government Awards for Excellence in Environmental Leadership and Sustainability.
Find out moreA project to restore, revitalise and fortify the iconic Tathra Wharf has taken a major step forward with divers conducting deep water structural inspections and assessments onsite.
Find out moreWith the initial allocation of the Tathra and District Bushfire Mayoral Appeal Fund now completed, the committee have moved directly onto Stage 2.
Find out moreAs we pass the first anniversary of the Tathra and District Fire disaster over $1.5 million has been donated to the Mayoral Appeal Fund.
Find out moreThe distribution of Stage 1 of the Tathra and District Bushfire Mayoral Appeal Fund is nearing completion.
Find out moreIn accordance with Section 8.10 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the six-month appeal period available to Sports Aviation Australia, the proponents of a Flight School at Frogs Hollow, expired at midnight last night (16 July).
Find out moreDevelopment Application Tracking (DA Tracking) is a free service providing fast, convenient access to DA status and information, 24/7.
Find out moreShire residents affected by the summer bushfires can apply to the Community Recovery Contribution Program for a small financial contribution, up to $2,500, to go towards community-led recovery activities.
Find out moreBega Valley small business owners are encouraged to apply for a free, accredited training course to help their business thrive and grow.
Find out moreLodge a Development Application (including modifications and reviews with Council online using the NSW Planning Portal.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council invites local community groups and organisations to apply for grants of up to $1,000 for activities to be held during Youth Week in 2020.
Find out moreCouncil is very happy to have received approval from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to convert the fire impacted Cobargo Transfer Station into an engineered landfill site.
Find out moreEvent organisers must gain approval from local, and sometimes state, authorities to hold public events.
Find out moreView recently approved Development Applications.
Find out morePublic pools in the Shire are highly valued by the communities that dive into them.
Find out moreWith the first days of summer here, Bega Valley Shire Council is encouraging residents and visitors to start preparing for the hot days ahead by making a Bush Fire Survival Plan.
Find out moreTwo significant local projects have been nominated in the NSW Local Government Excellence Awards.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Bega Valley Regional Gallery is excited to launch the ART MONTH Sapphire Coast program, with more than 60 spectacular and engaging events taking place across the month of August.
Find out moreThis winter, arts and culture continue to shine on the Sapphire Coast despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Find out moreThe work of the Bega Valley Regional Gallery’s first artist in residence will take centre stage when Julian Meagher’s Inlet Outlet exhibition opens at 6pm on Friday night.
Find out moreThe anger and expense tied to the recent vandalism of trees in Bega’s Littleton Gardens has been replaced this morning (Friday) by a pop-up paper art installation.
Find out moreThis Plan covers the infrastructure assets that serve the Bega Valley Shire Council community building needs.
Find out moreThis Plan covers the infrastructure assets that serve the Bega Valley Shire Council cemetery needs.
Find out moreThis plan covers the infrastructure assets that serve the Bega Valley Shire Council's leisure and recreation needs.
Find out moreThis plan covers the infrastructure assets that serve the Bega Valley Shire community’s Air Service needs.
Find out moreThis Plan covers the infrastructure assets that serve the Bega Valley Shire Council community's sewerage services needs.
Find out moreThis plan covers the infrastructure assets that serve the Bega Valley Shire Council community's transport needs.
Find out moreThis plan covers the infrastructure assets that serve the Bega Valley community’s current waste management needs.
Find out moreThis Plan covers the infrastructure assets that serve the Bega Valley Shire Council community’s water supply needs.
Find out moreThis plan outlines Council's strategic direction for managing assets for the benefit of all members of our community.
Find out moreAsset management plans have been prepared to demonstrate responsible management of assets (and services provided from assets), compliance with regulatory requirements, and to articulate the amount of funding required to deliver the agreed and required levels of service on a long term basis.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is calling for public assistance to identify the person responsible for removing a shared zone bollard at Bar Beach in Merimbula.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE - The recent severe rain events have resulted in a delay to the sealing of the remainder of the Towamba and Burragate roads, with emergency repairs the current focus.
Find out moreThe Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee is an independent appraisal and consulting function established within Council to examine and evaluate its internal audit and enterprise risk management activities.
Find out moreCouncillors adopted the 2018-19 audited financial statements at yesterday's meeting, with the documents to be now posted to Council's website and placed in the libraries across the Shire.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library together with Four Winds and the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) will offer children an inspiring and creative Musical Storytime at Tura Marrang, Bermagui and Eden libraries in May.
Find out moreIt’s the tale of a little dragon who lost his spark, and the first book of many that will help Deaf and hard of hearing kids to find joy in storytime.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - The nomination closing date for Bega Valley Shire’s 2022 Citizen of the Year Award, Senior Citizen Award, Young Citizen Award and the Bega Valley Medallion Award has been extended to 28 November.
Find out moreAustralia Day 2020 will be the first celebratory event of the year for most of us in the Bega Valley as new year events turned into non-events in the midst of our bushfires.
Find out moreHow to arrange to apply become an Australian Citizen with the Department of Home Affairs and make arrangements with Bega Valley Shire Council to attend a Citizenship Ceremony once your application has been approved.
Find out moreThe familiar red and yellow uniforms of the Australian Lifeguard Service will once again be a fixture on our beaches across the Shire this summer.
Find out moreExplore how the koala and the waratah were first depicted over 200 years ago, and how they have evolved over time to quickly become national icons in a new travelling display opening at the Tura Marrang Library from 1 - 15 December.
Find out moreAuthorise someone to act on your behalf.
Find out moreReaders and writers in the south east will be spoilt for choice when two authors visit Bega Valley shire libraries next month.
Find out moreIn the event of a Sudden Cardiac Arrest, AED kits are located at a number of Council's sites for easy access.
Find out moreTake the opportunity to reward someone who inspires you by nominating them for one of Council's awards.
Find out moreA unique and extensive collection of over 400 photographs of First Nations people living at Wallaga Lake and Bermagui will be revealed to the wider community on Friday 3 November and members of the public are warmly invited.
Find out moreProcedure for burning of ALL vegetation or other waste in the Bega Valley LGA.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Free soft plastics collection totes are now available to get the Bega Valley Shire recycling its plastic bags, wrappers and packets.
Find out moreThere are still lots or ways to inject colour and fun into your outdoor celebration without using helium filled balloons.
Find out moreFollowing concerns raised by the local community and officers from South Coast Police District, the car park at Bar Beach, Merimbula is now closed to the public.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Local Emergency Management Committee has today removed restrictions on accessing Bar Beach at Merimbula.
Find out moreConstruct new pavilion and install flood lighting at the Barclay Street Sportsground AFL/Cricket oval.
Find out moreInformation about barking dogs and where you can get assistance.
Find out moreThere are strict rules for fencing and other approved child-resistant barriers to be installed around swimming pools and spa pools, and penalties apply.
Find out moreBe Kind is about taking time for yourself, connecting with others, looking after each other and supporting businesses in the Bega Valley.
Find out moreWelcome back to our returning visitors, we missed you!
Find out moreBeing kind to others is especially important over the summer period.
Find out moreIt's okay to take time for you.
Find out moreDo you have a plan? It's a question we are hearing asked more and more regarding the danger bushfires pose and being prepared, but can you and your family honestly say yes?
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Lifeguard services over summer.
Find out moreCouncil monitors the water quality of 14 popular local swimming areas weekly over summer to make sure that water quality is ok for swimming.
Find out moreSummer has started and so has Bega Valley Shire Council's work in the 2016-17 Beachwatch Partnership Program.
Find out moreAccess to Wallaga Lake - principally for recreational boating, water skiing and recreational fishing.
Find out moreThe Bega and Brogo Rivers Flood Warning System feasibility study will contribute to informing the delivery of flood warnings for the community.
Find out moreThis study and plan is being undertaken to assess options to manage the flood risk for the Bega and Brogo Rivers.
Find out moreFollowing formal approval by the Local Traffic Committee, parking signage has been erected in the parking areas around Littleton Gardens, Bega, and along Imlay St, Eden, between Bass St and Chandos St.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Bega Valley Shire Mayor, Cr Russell Fitzpatrick has confirmed the Bega Sewage Treatment Plant will be included in the NSW COVID-19 Surveillance Program as of next week.
Find out moreA large tree has fallen across both lanes of the Bega Candelo Road in Candelo.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE - The Bega Valley Shire will celebrate World Environment Day with a free presentation by Anna Lindstrand from Potoroo Palace and Cowsnest Wildlife Sanctuary at Bega Library on Saturday 5 June from 10.30am to 11.30am.
Find out moreThe Dr Evershed Memorial Clock in Bega will be ticking away and telling the time again after repair works scheduled for Monday and Tuesday 23/24 January.
Find out morePeople with an interest in the Bega area are invited to have their say on the preferred location of the Bega Memorial Clock Tower.
Find out moreThe BEM Liaison Committee is a Section 355 committee under the Local Government Act. BEM stands for Bega, Eden and Merrimans. The Committee is a strategic level committee that works in partnership with Council to advance the cultural, environmental, social and economic interests of local Aboriginal people. The Committee is a formal advisory body of Council for the purposes of considering, discussing and advising on the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between Council and Local Aboriginal Land Councils.
Find out moreBega Library will be closed for renovations from Thursday 4 July 2019 and will reopen on Monday 15 July 2019 at 9.30am.
Find out moreCouncil is celebrating the opening of the Bega Park by holding an Easter Egg hunt. Come along and have some fun.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has endorsed concept plans for the refurbishment and upgrade of the Bega War Memorial swimming pool, paving the way for further project development and applications for external funding for the project.
Find out moreThis project seeks to restore the riparian area on the lower Bega River.
Find out moreAnnotated photos and diagrams of the Bega Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) showing the main treatment process units and Environment Protection Licence monitoring locations.
Find out moreA 'multi-use' approach to increases the sites ability to host a range of facilities for the community
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council will carry out repair and realignment works on Bega Tathra Road and Kerrisons Lane, Bega from Monday 31 October until Wednesday 21 December 2016.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Mayor, Kristy McBain has congratulated Bega Cheese for its acquisition of Vegemite.
Find out moreCouncil is undertaking a feasibility study to determine the viability of creating a shared path from Kalaru to Bega.
Find out moreBega Valley and Eurobodalla Shire Councils are pushing into the future side by side, signing a Memorandum of Understanding that formalises a partnership that has been developing over the last two years.
Find out moreThe aim of the study is to provide direction for the ongoing provision of aquatic facilities in the shire to best meet the needs of the community over the next 10 – 20 years.
Find out moreIn these days of bushfire recovery its easy to be overwhelmed by the level government and non-government funding and assistance for our community at this time. One natural reaction is to simply shutdown to the news and information flow.
Find out moreWe find ourselves at the six month mark in our long, emotional and complex bushfire recovery journey. Milestones like this are reason to reflect on where we have come from and where we are headed.
Find out moreA support group has been established in the Bega Valley to help facilitate local led Recovery for small business in the Bega Valley.
Find out moreBega Valley Business Support Group (BSG), facilitating local led Recovery for small business in the Bega Valley.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Business Support Group, of which Council is a member, is conducting a Roadshow to guide small business owners to the right business support at the right time.
Find out moreClub Grants is a state-wide initiative that provides financial support for projects and services that contribute to the wellbeing of local communities. The next round of grants opens in March.
Find out moreBega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre a multi-functional community space available for hire.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund is a perpetual fund established by Bega Valley Shire Council in partnership with Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund is designed to assist and support the community in its recovery from natural disaster now and into the future.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Community Strategic Plan 2040. The community vision, goals and strategies for the next 10 years.
Find out moreBega Valley Mayor Kristy McBain is urging her community to share their stories and knowledge of this summer's bushfires with the Royal Commission set up to investigate the disaster.
Find out moreBack to Business Week has culminated in Merimbula with an inspiring presentation from Canberra based business coach Natasha Vanzetti.
Find out moreLike many businesses in the Bega Valley, North of Eden gin has had to navigate the mountainous highs and cavernous lows of the 2020 Bega Valley bushfires and COVID-19.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Mayor Russell Fitzpatrick is encouraging all eligible businesses in the Bega Valley Shire to register for Dine & Discover NSW, which will be piloted in the Shire from late February.
Find out moreBega Valley’s libraries are participating in the National Simultaneous Storytime event on Wednesday 19 May, where guest speakers will read the story, Give Me Some Space by Philip Bunting, at the same time across Australia, and this year from space.
Find out moreBega Valley Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC)
Find out moreThis award is for the outstanding work of volunteers. People who give up their time for the benefit of the community.
Find out moreMember for Bega Andrew Constance is inviting the community to drop off paints, oils, gas bottles, batteries and other household problem wastes at Bega Valley Shire Council's new community recycling centre.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Regional Gallery, despite being the smallest and most modestly endowed Regional Gallery in NSW, maintains a refreshingly robust exhibition program that showcases not only the best of local and regional practice but also the work of artists that are au courant on the national and international contemporary art scene.
Find out moreThe redevelopment and expansion of the Bega Valley Regional Gallery is to be at its current site.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Regional Learning Centre is the perfect location for your meeting, training, recruitment interviews or team workshop.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has been an active participant in this week's National General Assembly of Local Government in Canberra.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Councillors today agreed to appoint Mr Anthony McMahon as Acting CEO when the General Manager position becomes vacant in early July.
Find out moreOver the years, Bega Valley Shire Council has been recognised many times through awards. This recognition inspires us to do the best we can for our community.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council's fourth triennial community survey is about to begin with consultants, IRIS Research tasked with the job.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council, households, schools and community groups will join hundreds of thousands of people in October as part of a national reuse, community and sustainable living movement: Garage Sale Trail.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council's Disability Team are preparing clients for the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from July 1.
Find out moreFind out what your library has on offer and what services you can do online. Become a member, it’s free.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Economic Summit will be held at the recently opened Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre on 28 and 29 July.
Find out morePeople from France, Singapore, Luxemburg, Canada, Wales and beyond have seen first hand the ideas, passion and commitment of the Bega Valley as our community comes together to redesign a future following bushfire and COVID-19.
Find out moreBega Valley Together is our commitment to community led recovery; to inform, assist, support and empower residents. Sign up for our newsletter, read the latest news and information, come along to events, put forward ideas, connect with a local group or project – you can do all that right here.
Find out moreInformation to assist and support you following the 2020 New Year bushfires.
Find out moreStay connected and informed! Subscribe to Bega Valley Together - Bushfire Recovery Newsletter.
Find out moreView back issues of Bega Valley Together, Council's fortnightly newletter - Connecting you with your community and Council.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has joined with its recovery service partners to host a series of informal, COVIDSafe drop-in sessions starting in July, in bushfire impacted communities.
Find out moreCouncil's free Waste App helps you stay up to date with bin collection days and learn how to recycle more effectively.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has launched a new Waste and Recycling Facebook page.
Find out moreCouncil is concerned and frustrated at media reports insinuating the community is being exposed to "deadly bugs" in the Shire's drinking water.
Find out moreInformation about working in the Shire.
Find out moreCouncil has partnered with local software engineering company, 2pi Software, to launch a series of free makerspace sessions in the Bega Youth Space from Monday 22 February.
Find out moreSeasonal outdoor pool, located in Bega.
Find out moreThis study will form the basis of the floodplain risk management that incorporates the management and consideration of social/cultural/economic impacts.
Find out moreInformation about the Bega - Tathra water supply system.
Find out moreSupport and information about preparing emotionally for the bushfire season
Find out moreCouncil is seeking feedback from the Bemboka community, by 13 September, to choose the site of an award-winning sculpture donated to the village.
Find out moreBemboka Hall is a Council owned building run by a community committee and is available to be hired for functions.
Find out moreSeasonal outdoor pool, located in Bemboka.
Find out moreBemboka Swimming Pool will open for the summer season on Thursday 12 October.
Find out moreThe Bemboka Waste Transfer Depot will return to its regular operating hours of Saturdays, 10.00am to 2.30pm, from Monday 24 December, after its hours were temporarily extended to meet demand from the Yankees Gap Fire clean-up.
Find out moreBemboka's Waste Transfer Station will re-open on 26 September and return to its regular operating hours of Saturdays, from 10am to 2.30pm.
Find out moreAt the 26 August 2020 ordinary meeting of Council there was unanimous support for the re-opening of Bemboka Waste transfer station, with the facility to be serviced at pre-closure levels, one day a week.
Find out moreAt Bemboka potable water, for drinking purposes only, is available at Bemboka fire shed. Please bring your own container.
Find out moreInformation about the the Bemboka water supply system.
Find out moreRenewal of ageing public amenities to include accessible compliant facilities and renewal of parkland shelters and picnic area.
Find out moreDiscover the personal, business and environmental benefits of rethinking food waste.
Find out moreDetails of work in the Bermagui - Cuttagee catchments.
Find out moreDesign, develop and construct an all-inclusive playground in Bermagui.
Find out moreThe all-inclusive playground in Bermagui's Apex Park is open in time for the Easter break and school holidays.
Find out moreBermagui Community Centre is a Council owned building run by a community committee and is available to be hired for functions.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library is excited to announce a new opportunity for young people aged between 16-25 years, who are looking to gain hands-on digital media experience, to be part of the Bermagui Create and Make Crew.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council will be commencing construction of the new Bermagui Cycleway from Thursday 10 March to Thursday 24 March 2016.
Find out moreCouncil will be undertaking works projects along a section of Lamont Street (between Carnago Street and Posidonia Esplanade) in Bermagui over the next two months to improve pedestrian and cycle access, upgrade road drainage and carry out line marking and repairs to the roadway.
Find out moreSuitable for larger boats providing ocean access for vessels of all sizes, principally for in-shore and off-shore recreational fishing.
Find out moreThe intersection of Wallaga Lake Road and Cobargo-Bermagui Road near Bermagui will be upgraded this financial year following a successful Bega Valley Shire Council grant application.
Find out moreLocal artist, Natalie Bateman is getting a name for herself as a successful Australian talent and she is keen to pass on her skills to others.
Find out moreDue to road closures at Wallaga Lake and concern for the safety of our staff and Library Patrons Bermagui Library will remain closed today.
Find out moreFollowing a consultation session with some concerned members of the Bermagui community, Council will not be removing two Mahogany trees within Dickinson Park, as originally intended.
Find out moreAccess to the Bermagui River, principally for smaller vessels for recreational fishing or boating.
Find out moreUpgrade current boat ramp to include concrete double ramp, parking and lighting and install a pontoon jetty.
Find out moreA project focussed on upgrading key sections of Bermagui's road and drainage network is set to commence next week.
Find out moreWelcome to National Volunteer Week. The dedication of the Bermagui Rural Fire Service's crew of volunteers is one of many great examples of community strength our Valley's volunteers show time after time.
Find out moreValuable saltmarsh habitat in the Bermagui River area is being treated to restoration works thanks to Council securing a NSW Government grant from the South East Local Land Services Wetland Fund.
Find out moreAnnotated photos and diagrams of the Bermagui Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) showing the main treatment process units and Environment Protection Licence monitoring locations.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - A blockage in the Bermagui sewerage system has resulted in a manhole overflow at Dickinson Park.
Find out moreIn recent years Bega Valley Shire Council and South East Local Land Services have jointly delivered a program of projects aimed at managing and improving spaces where urban areas and native bushland meet.
Find out moreThe men’s toilet at Bermagui’s Bruce Steer Pool has been trashed this week in a shocking act of vandalism.
Find out moreA four million litre water reservoir being built near Bermagui is getting bigger by the day with four sections of concrete now poured.
Find out moreA team of Bermagui youngsters have been working with Bega Valley Shire Library staff and local parents to produce a vibrant youth magazine showcasing their interests and youth culture.
Find out moreUpgrade the floodlights at Berrambool's AFL/Cricket oval to meet semi-professional lighting levels.
Find out moreThese Guidelines assist the operation of water supply in an effective, efficient and sustainable manner.
Find out moreCommunications during times of emergency and natural disaster have been improved, with fibre optic cable now in place to the region’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Bega.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is putting better flood management in place around local communities with the assistance of a $122,000 grant from the NSW Government.
Find out moreA new water treatment plant in the early stages of planning and development is set to deliver improved water quality to the southern end of the shire.
Find out moreVolunteers with not-for-profit organisation, Connecting Communities Australia, have finished a two-week stint working on multiple projects across Towamba, Kiah and Wonboyn.
Find out moreA cycle path connecting Tathra and Kalaru is set to become a reality by as early as mid 2019, with the planning phase of the project commencing recently.
Find out moreThe purpose of this Bike Plan is to demonstrate responsive management and planning for cycling and affiliated infrastructure.
Find out moreView Council's bin collection calendar to find out when your red, yellow and green bin collections are scheduled for.
Find out moreView Council's bin collection calendar to find out when your red, yellow and green bin collections are scheduled for.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - A flexible option for residents and business owners to upsize or downsize their bins is now available in the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreA few things to consider before signing a contract to purchase a property.
Find out moreWeed management provides information and assistance on noxious and environmental weeds in the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreLandholder/occupier have a legal requirement to control biosecurity matter (weeds).
Find out moreGreat for training.
Find out moreAccess to Blackfellows Lake and the Bega River - principally for recreational boating, water-skiing and recreational fishing.
Find out moreUpgrade current informal ramp to include a concrete boat ramp, pontoon, lighting and formalised car park and access road.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council rangers will be paying special attention to disability parking spots in response to complaints about cars occupying the sites not displaying permits.
Find out moreA NSW State Government funded program to support and enhance the boating experience in our shire.
Find out moreDue to the loss of disinfection infrastructure through the impact of fire within the Brogo River water supply catchment, Bega Valley Shire Council has introduced a Boil Water Notice.
Find out moreFollowing the recent rain within the Brogo River water supply catchment, Bega Valley Shire Council has introduced a Boil Water Notice as a precautionary measure.
Find out moreThe Boil Water Notice for residents connected to the Brogo River water supply catchment is expected to remain in place until the middle of next week.
Find out moreNSW Health has advised that the boil water notice for the Brogo-Bermagui water supply system can be lifted, based on the most recent river turbidity level and Council’s management of the supply system.
Find out moreNSW Health has advised that the boil water notice for Eden and Boydtown water supply system can be lifted, based on chlorine and turbidity levels across the water supply system and Council’s management of the system.
Find out moreThe lifting of the boil water notice occurs immediately. Water from the tap is now safe to drink and no longer needs to be boiled for any purpose.
Find out moreNSW Health has advised that the boil water notice for Quaama, Cobargo, Bermagui, Beauty Point, Fairhaven, Wallaga Lake, Wallaga Lake Heights, Akolele and Wallaga Lake Koori Village can be lifted.
Find out moreWhether your book club meets in person or online, Bega Valley Shire Library's new Book Club Sets will make it effortless for you to source multiple copies of the same title and to borrow them all in one easy transaction.
Find out moreYoung Bermagui writer Mitchell Hayward will launch his debut novel in the Bermagui library later this month.
Find out moreChildren of all ages are invited to enter the Bega Valley Shire Library Book Week competition which is now open for entries. The library is running the competition to celebrate Children's Book Week from 22-26 August.
Find out moreSportsgrounds owned or managed by Bega Valley Shire Council can be booked for seasonal and casual use.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library is now offering free access to an innovative, award-winning Australian app called BorrowBox, with new users during December and January going into a prize draw.
Find out moreStage 1 works of a two-stage project to provide safer, all-weather access to the South East Regional Hospital are complete with the sealing and widening of Boundary Road in Bega.
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Find out moreBrighter Futures is a voluntary targeted support program for families with young children who are encountering challenges that can impact on the care of the children.
Find out moreThere’s a new way to reach that beautiful stretch of hard-packed sand at Pambula Beach.
Find out moreBrogo Hall is located on the Princes Highway in the rural locality of Brogo just 15km north of Bega. The hall provides a perfect venue for the event organiser and can cater for a wide range of events.
Find out moreUpgrade of the Water Treatment Plant which services the Brogo-Bermagui network to improve water supply reliability and quality.
Find out moreNSW Health and Bega Valley Shire Council have extended the precautionary boil water notice over the coming weekend due to the forecast of further rain in the Brogo River catchment area.
Find out moreLevel 4 water restrictions have come into effect for customers using the Brogo-Bermagui water supply system.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council and NSW Health advise the precautionary boil water notice for the Brogo-Bermagui water supply system is now lifted.
Find out moreInformation about the Brogo-Bermagui water supply system.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - The accessibility ramp at the Bruce Steer Pool in Bermagui has been completed, providing all-abilities water access for people with mobility impairments.
Find out moreThe case studies outline the process and support provided to Bega Valley businesses by the Business Support Group.
Find out moreTo connect with the Business Support Group complete our online form.
Find out moreInformation relating to Council's Fees and Charges, Operating Budget and Long Term Financial Plan.
Find out moreInformation on what you need to do before you start building or renovating and how the construction phase is managed.
Find out moreEnergy efficient, smart designs are a way to save money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and live more comfortably. Well-designed houses can also increase protection from bushfire.
Find out moreIt is a uniform set of technical provisions for building work and plumbing and drainage installations which allows for variations in climate and geological or geographic conditions.
Find out moreA Building Information Certificate is for someone buying a property and wants to check that the building or buildings on the property are properly authorised.
Find out moreBook your building inspection online.
Find out moreFor young people choosing to live and work in this beautiful part of the world, life can be challenging at the best of times.
Find out moreA checklist designed to help guide you through the planning process when building a dwelling or a shed, or doing alterations or additions.
Find out moreThe consistent quality of Council’s early childhood services has again been highlighted through the National Quality Standard (NQS) Assessment and Rating Process, with the Eden Child Care Centre recently identified as ‘Exceeding the National Quality Standard’.
Find out moreIn order to establish a grave on a private property, consent must be applied for from Council.
Find out moreInformation on the ongoing fire emergency in the Bega Valley and Eurobodalla Shire Areas.
Find out moreBushfire-affected material has started arriving at Bega Valley Shire Council's Central Waste Facility (CWF) in an important step towards helping residents rebuild their lives after summer's devastation.
Find out moreWelcome news this week; the bushfires that have tested and damaged our community this summer have been extinguished.
Find out moreThe clean-up of bushfire impacted properties has started in northern villages of the Bega Valley. The roll out in western and southern parts of the shire will gather momentum after Easter.
Find out moreBushfire clean-up contractor Laing O'Rourke has started clearance work in almost 20 localities across the Bega Valley, including Brogo, Bemboka, Cobargo, Coolagolite, Eden, Kiah, Mt Darragh, Wandella and Yowrie.
Find out moreThe NSW State Government has advised that it will cover site clean-up costs for all destroyed/damaged properties - those insured and not insured. This means that insurance payments can be fully utilised for rebuilding.
Find out moreBush fire is a major challenge for the community. It has been a natural part of our landscape for thousands of years and remains an ever-present threat. All developments on land that is designated as bush fire prone have a legal obligation to consider bush fire and meet the requirements of Planning for Bush Fire Protection 2006 and AS3959 - 2009.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has started planning for recovery to support individuals, families and businesses as they safely move back into their communities, despite the ongoing nature of the current bushfire disaster.
Find out moreBega Valley Mayor, Sharon Tapscott has thanked the community of Lae City in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea for its generous $61,000 donation to the region and the Rotary Club of Merimbula for transferring $50,000 of the donation to the Bega Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund.
Find out moreCheck in with each other and share information about bushfire recovery.
Find out moreChris Horsburgh has joined Council as the Project Lead for the Recovery, Resilience and Rebuilding program in the wake of the devastating Bega Valley bushfires.
Find out moreDownload our newsletter with what is happening, what to do and prepare yourself for the weekend.
Find out moreThe Recovery and Resilience Grants Program Round 2 is now open to bushfire affected applicants from Tathra, Vimy Ridge, Reedy Swamp, Dr George Mountain, Tanja, Kalaru, Yankees Gap, Numbugga and Brogo areas.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council will resume normal public opening hours at the Eden Recycling and Waste Depot from next Tuesday (June 5), two months earlier than expected. Council had closed the Eden tip in early April to enable safer disposal of fire-damaged asbestos and demolition debris.
Find out moreCOVID-19 might be testing everyone's patience and boundaries, but for Bega Valley Shire Council Road Coordinator, Cliff Shipton and his road teams, it's giving them the time to get their schedule back on track.
Find out moreSearch the register to find a business near you. The register contains hundreds of listings for local commercial businesses.
Find out moreInclude your business in our directoryRegistration on this register is free, but is only available to businesses and commercial enterprises operating in the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Latest figures from Bega Valley Shire Council’s Waste Services team show a massive reduction in organic waste going to landfill since late last year.
Find out moreStay informed! Subscribe to Business News and keep up-to-date on Council business initiatives, state business news and essential national items.
Find out moreView previous editions of Business News and keep up-to-date on Council business initiatives, state business news and essential national items.
Find out moreAndy Willis walks the talk when it comes to running his business, Working From Anywhere, which he started in 2015. Although he lives in Tathra, Andy runs his business from wherever he needs to be each day.
Find out moreAmanda Kate is a qualified and experienced interior architect and designer of 15 years.
Find out moreJesse Tankard has taken over the reins from Dennis Parkes, founder and long-time owner of The Picture Show Man twin cinemas in Merimbula.
Find out moreMal Barnes established Mal's Pizza Bite in Bega just over 14 years ago.
Find out moreJames Bristow's small business journey with Valiant Coffee started with an idea involving a 1960’s surf-style wooden caravan and a rustic 1966 Valiant Safari, both of which were in Alice Springs at the time.
Find out moreAppy Connections is the brainchild of Kristi Sproates, a developmental educator.
Find out moreAnita Turner established Sapphire Graphics in 2018, after participating in the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme, a government initiative that assists people wanting to start their own business.
Find out moreEden small business owner, Karen Lott, owns Sprout Eden café. Socially conscious and community focussed, she sources locally grown produce as ingredients for Sprout’s fresh foods and cakes, and provides a point of sale for local food products, such as condiments, smoked foods, dairy products and breads.
Find out moreAn exciting exhibition opens Friday 18 September at the Bega Valley Regional Gallery. Celebrating and examining an evolving conversation with contemporary Indonesian artists, Gangguan Tenggara - Edisi Indonesia brings works from Zico Albaiquni, Eko Nugroho and Leyla Stevens to regional Australia.
Find out moreDon't like your free compost caddy or your kitchen bin? See our suggested alternatives.
Find out moreBuilding capability and skills.
Find out moreAn opportunity for local tradespeople and service providers to become registered as preferred and pre-approved contractors has come about thanks to the recent launch of Council's Trade Services Panel tender.
Find out moreCameron Richards has beaten out an outstanding collection of 38 finalists to win the 2020 Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is developing a flying-fox camp management plan for the Glebe Lagoon grey-headed flying-fox camp in Bega.
Find out moreWater trunk mains have water quality and pressure problems, so we currently don’t allow new connections.
Find out moreA large tree has fallen across both lanes of the Bega Candelo Road.
Find out moreCandelo Town Hall is located on the corner of William Street and Eden Street, in the rural township of Candelo just 24km southwest of Bega. The hall provides a perfect venue for the event organiser and can cater for a wide range of events.
Find out moreSeasonal outdoor pool, located in Candelo.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council's footpath renewal program is targeting Bega's Canning Street next, with replacement of the current footpath planned in the new financial year.
Find out moreUse our weed identifier form to send us a photo so we can help you with controlling your weeds.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is asking ratepayers to take care when paying their bills online, particularly when entering the payment reference numbers.
Find out moreCurrent jobs with 24/7 online services. You can view listing, set up job alerts, manager your applications and update your details.
Find out moreWork on Carpenter’s Bridge on Polacks Flat Road, Bemboka has been extended until Friday 18 March 2016.
Find out moreReducing post fire impacts on our estuaries through sediment and erosion controls and stabilisation works.
Find out moreReducing post fire impacts on our estuaries through sediment and erosion controls and stabilisation works.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council's three-year Catchment Stabilisation and Estuarine Protection project is progressing well, and Council is pleased to be on the threshold of the next stage of work.
Find out moreFor many in our communities, the immediate future is difficult to comprehend. For others, like Cathy Griff and Jo Dodds, recent bushfires are signaling that its time to seriously consider and plan for the future. They reflect on their bushfire experiences.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is engaging with the proponents of the Cattle Bay Marina development in good faith, but will be standing up for the needs of ratepayers at Monday’s (May 29) conciliation hearing with the NSW Land and Environment Court.
Find out moreThis Saturday’s official opening of the Tura Marrang Library and Community Centre will be a celebration that equals the size of the transformation this space has undergone.
Find out moreAustralia Day celebrations will again echo around the Bega Valley Shire next Saturday, with the main event in Bega showcasing some great community achievers and a host of family fun.
Find out moreToday marks the start of National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June). This year’s theme, More than a word. Reconciliation takes action, urges the reconciliation movement towards braver and more impactful action.
Find out moreMedia Release: Bega Valley Shire Council is celebrating National Tree Day this year by providing 2000 trees and tree guards to Far South Coast Landcare for Bega Valley Landcare group revegetation projects.
Find out moreAustralia Day celebrations will again echo around the Bega Valley Shire on Friday, with the main event in Bega showcasing some great community achievers and a host of family fun.
Find out moreAustralia is a vibrant and multicultural country - from the oldest continuous culture of our first Australians to the cultures of our newest arrivals from around the world.
Find out moreThe peak advisory body for the development and maintenance of council cemeteries.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is seeking community feedback on its draft Cemetery Strategy 2020–2030.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Bega Valley Regional Gallery will launch an exhibition of new work by Sydney-based emerging ceramic artist, Luke Ryan O'Connor at its pop-up exhibition space, BVRG: PORT, at the Eden Welcome Centre on 18 December.
Find out moreMuch needed funding is coming for a number for community organisations in the Shire, with the Clubs Grant Program set to deliver over $98,000 of project funding.
Find out moreCertificates required to complete the development process.
Find out moreNotify Council of your change of address.
Find out moreDue to the impacts of the bushfires in our local area, Bega Valley Shire Council's Children's Services have needed to revise start dates for this year, with the safety of all children, families and staff remaining our focus.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - As New South Wales starts reopening from 11 October, there will be a few changes to Council services in line with the NSW Government’s Reopening NSW Roadmap.
Find out moreChanges to State funding arrangements are impacting the way that preschools across New South Wales, including the Bega Valley Shire, will operate.
Find out moreBega Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund Management Committee Charter.
Find out moreChild care centres and preschool facilities operated by the Bega Valley Shire Council.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library is offering residents the opportunity to choose new books to be added to library shelves at a special one-off event.
Find out moreThis award recognises outstanding voluntary service and achievements made to the Bega Valley Shire by individuals living in the area.
Find out moreNominations open today for the Bega Valley Shire's 2019 Citizen, Young Citizen (under 25s) and Senior Citizen (over 65s) of the Year, Sportsperson of the Year and the Australia Day awards.
Find out moreNominations have opened for the 2019 Citizen, Young Citizen (under 25s) and Senior Citizen (over 65s) of the Year, Sportsperson of the Year and the Australia Day awards.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council wishes to clarify the current cross-border travel permissions for residents of border communities in Victoria and New South Wales following the recent closure of the Victoria/New South Wales border.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council would like to clarify a number of points on the process that has led up to Council’s decision on the location of the proposed ocean outfall in Merimbula Bay, in the light of recent media coverage, following Council decision on 30 October 2019.
Find out moreThis Plan will focus on stationary electricity and fuel consumption associated with Bega Valley Shire Council operations.
Find out moreEverything you need to know to help you clean up following the 2020 Bega Valley Bushfires.
Find out moreEverything you need to know to help you clean up following the 2020 Bega Valley Bushfires.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council (BVSC) and the Eden Aboriginal Land Council (EALC) are hoping assorted old items stored or left in bushland at Quarantine Bay can be removed so that the area can reach its full potential.
Find out moreAre you registered for clean-up? Find out where things are at and make sure you have all the information you need.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Libraries are modifying services in response to COVID-19 and introducing a new 'click and collect' service which can be booked online or over the phone.
Find out moreLocal government has a key role to play in the tackling of climate change and addressing broader sustainability issues within the community. Council’s responsibilities include land use planning, infrastructure planning, maintenance and construction, service delivery, regulation, education, health, utilities and a range of community, environmental and economic programs. All these responsibilities are under pressure from climate change impacts, cost increases and the community’s expectation of moving towards greater sustainability.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Shire Climate Resilience Strategy 2050 aims to ensure that our community, environment and economy are robust and able to respond to the key challenges that climate change presents.
Find out moreJauncey's Bridge on Angledale Road will be closed from 6:00am on Saturday 24 September 2016 to 7:00am
Find out moreTime is running out fast for local organisations to qualify for the 2016 ClubGRANTS Program with applications closing on 3 May.
Find out moreClub Grants information on the three funding categories and a list of associated clubs in the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreLocal organisations who want to make a difference in their communities are encouraged to apply for funds through the ClubGRANTS Program.
Find out moreOver 80 people attended the Bega Valley Club Grants presentation earlier this week, where over $98,000 was allocated to a broad range of community projects.
Find out moreDuring our severe summer bushfires, registered clubs in the Bega Valley stepped up in support, acting as official and unofficial evacuation centres.
Find out moreDo you have a great community project that needs funding? Registered clubs in the Bega Valley are encouraging local organisations to apply for funding via the ClubGRANTS Program.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council and registered clubs throughout the Bega Valley are encouraging local organisations to apply for funding now via the ClubGRANTS program, which closes on Tuesday 30 April 2019.
Find out moreClubGRANTS is officially open, and Bega Valley Shire Council and registered clubs in the shire urge local groups to apply for funding for projects and services that contribute to the wellbeing of local communities.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Twenty-nine organisations across the shire will receive a total of $101,392 through ClubGRANTS funding this year, for projects that improve community wellbeing and address social issues in the shire.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council and registered clubs throughout the district are encouraging local groups to apply for funding now via the ClubGRANTS program, which has reopened for applications for a short time.
Find out moreFunding from the Shire's five local service clubs was awarded at yesterday's Bega Valley ClubGRANTS presentation and means that 38 local community projects get a green light to go ahead.
Find out moreThe announcement of $65,460 to assist with the implementation of 34 community projects follows on from an earlier $31,000 allocation to support the Tathra and District Bushfire Recovery efforts under this year’s Category 1 pool.
Find out moreDuring our severe summer bushfires, registered clubs in the Bega Valley stepped up in support, acting as official and unofficial evacuation centres.
Find out moreMore than 80 NSW clubs, businesses and organisations have come together to raise funds for the Eden community after making it through a difficult year of bushfires, floods and COVID-19 restrictions.
Find out moreDo you have a great community project that needs funding? Registered clubs in the Bega Valley are encouraging local organisations to apply for funding via the ClubGRANTS Program.
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Find out moreSaltmarshes are also vital components of the estuarine food chain, providing a home for numerous invertebrate animals such as crabs, insects, spiders, worms and small shellfish which are a vital source of food for young fish and other marine life.
Find out moreBega Valley school kids have used crayon, pencil and paint to show their love of the local environment.
Find out moreThis week's welcome rainfall has resulted in small increases in water levels in some of the Shire's coastal lakes and rivers.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council, supported by the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, are currently developing a range of new Coastal Management Programs
Find out moreDraft Master Plans for Bruce Steer Pool, Short Point and the Pambula Surf Club precinct are on public exhibition for comment and feedback until August 21.
Find out moreImplementing Council’s Estuary and Coastal Management Programs.
Find out moreCoastal processes do not operate in isolation, but interact with each other, often in quite complex ways.
Find out moreThe program includes rehabilitation, restoration, protection and much more.
Find out moreTen years ago our beaches were a different sight to what you see now.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire’s Coastal Zone Program is aimed at protecting the Shires most valuable natural asset – the coast. Incorporating the former coastal and estuary management programs, the coastal zone program is delivered through a variety of research, planning, educational and on ground projects and activities.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire's coastal zone, like coastal areas elsewhere in Australia is facing increasing pressures from competing land uses and resource users. As both resident and tourist populations increase, so too the scale and intensity of coastal planning and management issues are increasing.
Find out moreYou and your community have a lot to consider and tackle at the moment. Together we are working through those issues.
Find out moreCobargo has achieved finalist status in two categories of the NSW/ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards, which encourage, acknowledge and reward the valuable contributions of individuals, communities and businesses in regional NSW and the ACT.
Find out moreMisuse of a community waste service at the Cobargo showground has left local residents feeling frustrated.
Find out moreCobargo Hall is located at Bermagui Road in the rural tourist town of Cobargo approximately 40km north of Bega. The hall provides a perfect venue for the event organiser and can cater for a wide range of events.
Find out moreSeasonal outdoor pool, located in Cobargo.
Find out moreRebuilding of the Main Street public amenity and a new public amenity at the Apex Park in Cobargo.
Find out moreTemporary skip bins located at the Cobargo showground will be replaced next week with individual general waste and recycling bins at Narira Park.
Find out moreA new two lane concrete bridge is being built to replace the existing timber and steel bridge over Murrabrine Creek including roadworks, pedestrian path and landscaping.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has completed rehabilitation work on one of the region’s favourite beaches.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is about to start rehabilitation work on one of the region’s favourite beaches.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library will be hosting a coding night at Bermagui library once a month starting on Thursday 17 March.
Find out moreBega Valley residents are being invited to meet their new Councillors at a community drop-in session on Wednesday, 9 November.
Find out moreAnyone with an interest in Merimbula’s Short Point is encouraged to comment on the revised Coastal Accessibility Masterplan for the site that is on exhibition.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is seeking comment from the community in regards to the 2017/2018 fees and charges for the use of community halls by schools, Tanja Hall and the Bermagui Community Centre.
Find out moreCouncil's Draft Commercial Centres Strategy Review of the Merimbula, Pambula, Tura Beach Catchment 2017 will be forwarded to the Department of Planning for approval after its adoption at yesterday's Council meeting.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has completed the first phase of public consultation on the Shire-wide Commercial Land Strategy, with a series of community workshops held recently.
Find out moreThe community is invited to offer feedback on the Draft Commercial Centres Strategy for Merimbula, Pambula, and Tura Beach. A review of the 2006 strategy was prompted by interest from large scale, bulky goods retailers keen to expand their business into these communities.
Find out moreCommittees of Council provide forums for the community to present views and support Bega Valley Shire Council on issues relevant to Council activities.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council’s Community Recovery Contribution Program has contributed almost $54,000 to support 23 significant and meaningful events and activities across the shire.
Find out moreFollowing three successful rounds of Cuppa and Chat sessions held throughout the Shire, Council is moving to round four, with new offerings of assistance to bushfire impacted people.
Find out moreThe lakes and lagoons that run along the Sapphire Coast are part of a dynamic environment that draws people to live in and visit the Bega Valley, but the natural workings of these water ways can present a challenge at times.
Find out moreA dynamic two days of discussion has wrapped up with Bega Valley Shire Council inviting further community comment on the organisation's vision and strategies for the next 20 years.
Find out moreThe cost of replacing 48 trees that were vandalised in Bega over the weekend will run into thousands of dollars at the expense of other Council projects and services.
Find out moreCommunity development in Local Government helps to build a strong and self-reliant Community, and assists councils to be responsive to community needs.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Community Directory, connecting community groups and organisations with community members.
Find out moreThis document integrates several of Council’s legislative requirements. It addresses requirements under the Local Government Act 1993, particularly the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework. It includes a Community Participation Plans under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, and identifies how Council has incorporated the NSW Government’s Community Engagement Strategy for Crown Land established under the Crown Land Management Act, 2016.
Find out moreMoney has been allocated from Council's Environment Levy to enhance the local environment through this grant program.
Find out moreCommunity groups interested in partnering with Bega Valley Shire Council on sustainable living projects are encouraged to apply for funding under our Sustainability Grants programs, to protect our natural environment and support innovative resource recovery.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has taken to the streets of Bega to build on the feedback already collected from the community on the preferred location of the Dr Evershed Memorial Clock Tower in Bega.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Council welcomes the recent announcement by the Australian Government of a new funding round to support bushfire recovery and resilience, and encourages community groups to take advantage of available application guidance and support to give themselves the best chances of success.
Find out moreThe peak advisory body for the development and maintenance of council's community halls and buildings.
Find out moreCouncil is calling for community input and comment as part of the finalisation of the draft Merimbula Lake and Back Lake Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE - Council invites the communities of Kiah and surrounding districts to a Green Shoots day of tree planting, kayaking and environmental education sessions along the Towamba River in Kiah on Saturday 19 June.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE - Council invites the communities of Quaama and surrounding districts to a Green Shoots day of tree planting and environmental education sessions along Dry River in Quaama on Saturday 26 June.
Find out moreThe community are being invited to a Community Planting Day on Saturday 20 October, to assist in the restoration of Tathra Headland Reserve, that was badly affected by the March bushfire.
Find out moreA meeting was held adjacent to the Beauty Point Boat Ramp yesterday (21 August) to discuss proposed improvements to the area.
Find out moreNetworks and groups that the Bega Valley Shire Council works with and supports.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire residents can now get a better picture of the community thanks to an innovative tool available through Council’s website. The tool will enable local businesses, potential investors, community groups, students and the public to access detailed population characteristics.
Find out moreComplete our online form to have your proposed community project considered by Council.
Find out moreHow to formally propose a community project to Council.
Find out moreThe Community Project page is set up to be a place where you see community led projects in action in your area.
Find out moreA FREE and easy solution for the disposal of household problem waste. Check out what you can drop off.
Find out moreIMAGINE generating clean and green, renewable power! Tathra Community Solar Farm has with its 30kw solar photovoltaic installation,
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Community feedback on four draft route alignments for a future Kalaru to Bega shared path has been completed, with over 245 surveys completed.
Find out moreHistorical rainfall information contributed by local communities has proved invaluable to developing flood models for Eden, Twofold Bay and the Towamba River with this information feeding into an important flood study currently being prepared by Council.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is opening the gates of the Merimbula Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) on Saturday 25 May and invites locals to book into one of three tours of the site happening throughout the day.
Find out moreWaste community assistance grants are available for management and education of waste.
Find out moreAbout the Community Working Group.
Find out moreRound 5 of the Community Catch-up sessions will kick-off at Bemboka on 8 November with Council supporting community-led events across five locations.
Find out moreMake the most of your locally-produced compost and mulch, available at Merimbula, Eden, Wallagoot and Bermagui tips.
Find out moreCheck availability of compost from our Merimbula, Eden, Wallagoot and Bermagui waste transfer stations.
Find out moreMake the most of your locally-produced compost.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - The rebuild of the public amenities block on the Princes Highway in Cobargo has taken a major step forward, with the concept design plans complete and available for the community to view ahead of construction commencing later this year.
Find out moreBega Valley Regional Gallery is excited to announce its next public exhibition, CONCRETE: Art Design Architecture; officially opening on Friday 9 April at 6pm.
Find out moreUpgrades to key intersections and pedestrian links to improve an important link from the town to the Port of Eden.
Find out moreA construction Certificate certifies that your chosen design and construction materials comply with the Building Code of Australia and associated standards and codes, and the development is consistent with your Development Application.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - The transformation of Eden’s Barclay Street Sporting Complex has taken another huge step forward, with construction commencing on the new pavilion building, which will include change rooms, a kiosk, public toilets, storage facilities and all abilities access.
Find out moreThings you need to consider when managing a construction site.
Find out morePrepare to work safely in the construction industry.
Find out moreContact details for the Bega Valley Shire Council, Shire Libraries, Bega Regional Gallery and Council run childcare centers.
Find out moreContact us if you require further help with Council's Events Management Guidelines or Grant process.
Find out moreWeeds and Biosecurity contact details and links to further information.
Find out moreHelp reduce our litter and earn 10 cents for every drink container returned through the deposit scheme.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - NSW Health has today confirmed two positive cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Merimbula.
Find out moreCouncil has awarded the contract for the Imlay Street and Albert Terrace Upgrade in Eden, with work scheduled to begin at the end of the summer school holidays.
Find out moreThe much-anticipated upgrade to the Towamba and Burragate roads has taken a major step forward with Symal Infrastructure being awarded the construction contract for this significant project.
Find out moreShire beaches will be patrolled over the summer holidays thanks to the Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) and volunteers from Surf Life Saving NSW.
Find out moreContracts over $150,000 that have been awarded by Bega Valley Shire Council.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is looking for people with an eye to the future who are willing to share their ideas or experiences for developing vibrant and lively town centres, to inform a Commercial Land Strategy for the Shire's towns.
Find out moreMedia Release: Bega Valley Shire Council is putting local businesses first by becoming one of the first Councils in NSW to adopt a low upfront charge model for collecting business Water Supply and Sewerage Section 64 contributions.
Find out moreCooking with Leftovers and Storing Stuff Right with Jackie French - recipes and videos.
Find out moreThe project aims to create cool refuges in local community halls and increase the resilience of these facilities during power outages.
Find out moreA pilot program aimed at reducing the incidence and severity of heat-related illnesses in three vulnerable shire villages is wrapping up, with the next stage being to put three village halls, newly equipped as 'cooler refuges', to the test next summer.
Find out moreStay up-to-date on the Coronavirus in the Bega Valley.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council’s FOGO Ambassador and Gardening Australia TV host Costa Georgiadis is tuning in live to the region today to celebrate the release of new compost to the community. FOGO compost will be available from Monday (June 15) at the Merimbula, Wallagoot, Eden and Bermagui tips.
Find out moreTelevision and media personality Costa Georgiadis used the launch of The FOGOmentary to congratulate more than 50 Bega Valley children for leading change.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Councillors adopted the Bega Valley Shire Council Operational Plan and Budget for the 2021 2022 financial year at today’s Council meeting. The Operational Plan outlines what Council will do over the next 12 months to meet the needs of the community within the available funding sources and staffing levels.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has adopted the Rural Residential Strategy, which will now be provided to the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for consideration.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Shire Council has allocated $250,000 from the Bushfire Community Resilience and Economic Recovery Fund towards business recovery, tourism marketing and events, and will ask the state and federal governments to extend this funding an additional two years.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council offices, including the call centre and customer service, all libraries and depots, will observe public holiday closures over Easter with the administration office closing at 4.30pm on Thursday 29 March 2018.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is taking action on advice from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the community that the existing beach-face outfall at Merimbula Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) is not sustainable.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council will assume management of the Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre (BVCCC) tomorrow (Wednesday, 23 August 2017). The Civic Centre has been previously managed by Venue Management Services since it opened in January 2016.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Council is calling on the Australian and NSW governments to address the increasing housing crisis across much of regional NSW, particularly in the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is celebrating after receiving an award for innovation at the IPWEA NSW Engineering Excellence Awards on Thursday night.
Find out moreCouncil's main office in Bega will close on Friday December 23 at 3:30pm, and reopen on Tuesday January 3 at 9am. The after-hours phone will be staffed ready to respond to emergencies, call 6499 2222.
Find out moreCouncil crews have responded swiftly to address a sewerage spill at the northern end of Spencer Park on Merimbula Lake today.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is delighted to have secured $999,970 in funding under the Federal Government's Drought Communities Programme.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - The COVID-19 situation in NSW has led to the postponement of all Local Government elections across the state.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2020 - The NSW Local Government (Council) elections have joined the long list of events originally scheduled for this year to be moved in the wake of the escalating COVID-19 crisis.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE - Bega Valley Shire Council is encouraging property owners to sign up to receive their rates, water and instalment notices by email, to help reduce our environmental impact and save on printing and postage costs.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Bega Valley Shire Council is encouraging anyone with the mildest of symptoms to follow the NSW Health advice and get tested to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Find out moreAll essential services and facilities that have remained open throughout the COVID-19 crisis will stay open on Tuesday, 14 April as some Bega Valley Shire Council staff observe a Local Government State Award approved Union Picnic Day.
Find out moreSince the opening of the new South East Regional Hospital on the Tathra road, Bega Valley Shire Council has been working with the previous owners, NSW Health, in considering the best future community use for the former hospital site on McKee Drive, Bega.
Find out moreThe Bega Preschool Association Incorporated will be able to push forward with building extension plans after Council recently agreed to gift two parcels of land in Koolgarra Drive to the group.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is extremely thankful and humbled by the NSW Government’s announcement that they will provide $10 million to facilitate the clean-up of all homes destroyed by the bushfire.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council's Water and Sewerage crew were on site late last night and early this morning (Wednesday) following a report of a sewage spill in Merimbula.
Find out moreAirlines will soon be able to land larger aircraft at Merimbula airport thanks to runway extension plans given the green light by the Southern Regional Planning Panel last week.
Find out moreBooking a physical residential inspection is now easier and more efficient, with a new online booking form on Bega Valley Shire Council’s website.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 Diverting food from landfill and getting it to those who truly need it is the focus of a new Bega Valley Shire Council initiative.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Council is excited to launch TOWARDS 2042, a consultation project that will help shape the future of the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2020 - Bega Valley Shire Council has seized on the opportunity presented by the Eden Monaro by-election to energise our advocacy on a number of key local projects and issues.
Find out moreMEDIA ALERT 2021 - The ordinary meeting of Bega Valley Shire Council at 2pm on Wednesday 24 November will be held via Zoom.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council General Manager, Leanne Barnes says she's pleased to confirm both the upcoming Council meeting on 29 April and the Public Forum that precedes it will be livestreamed, after technical solutions were found to the challenges of meeting remotely.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - This week's Bega Valley Shire Council meeting and Public Forum tomorrow, Wednesday 18 August will be conducted via videoconference and livestreamed, to ensure Council meets the Public Health Order requirements of the current COVID-19 restrictions.
Find out moreCopies of Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes and information regarding how the council meetings are run and who can attend.
Find out moreThe newly elected Bega Valley Shire Council is off to a flying start with two motions carried yesterday at the Local Government NSW conference.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Council is seeking feedback on its planning proposal to change minimum site areas for dwellings, multi dwelling housing and residential flat buildings, in order to increase the supply of housing in the shire.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Paying your rates, water notices and debtor account just got easier with Council’s new online payment platform.
Find out moreOne of the causalities of the East Coast Low earlier this month was the Wallaga Lake Boardwalk, north of Bermagui.
Find out moreNoxious Weeds Inspectors from Bega Valley Shire Council will be in the southern part of the Shire for four weeks from 11 October aiming to build on the successes of the past.
Find out moreCouncil is supporting increased housing diversity and affordability through changes to planning rules which now permit secondary dwellings in more rural zones.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has successfully prosecuted a Pambula Beach resident in the Land and Environment Court of NSW for unlawful clearing, destruction and poisoning of vegetation in Jiguma Reserve in 2016.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has been installing essential sediment and erosion controls in bushfire affected estuaries and waterways over the past few weeks.
Find out moreCouncil's commitment to improving our roads network remains strong, with a number of key projects the subject of recent State Government grant applications.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Bega Valley Shire Council has taken out three awards at this year’s Local Government Week Awards. The annual awards, hosted by Local Government NSW, recognise the outstanding and innovative contributions that councils make to their communities across four categories.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE - Council has taken out the award for Disaster Recovery/Emergency Response Management at this year’s NSW Local Government Excellence Awards held in Sydney last night.
Find out moreThe Shire’s arts community has received a boost with Bega Valley Shire Council agreeing to continue its joint funding of the region’s main arts and culture advocacy group.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council today resolved to urgently advocate to the NSW Government that it assumes responsibility for the Bermagui-Tathra Road, given the government’s capacity and financial resources.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has been working with members of the Bermagui community around addressing safety concerns with a number of aging trees in the vicinity of the town’s surf club and outdoor gym.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council won't be proceeding with an application to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for a Special Rate Variation (SRV) to fund the Shire's six public swimming pools from 2020-21.
Find out moreA new method of standardising the booking and land use system for the Shire's well-known monthly markets will result in a secure future for the long-running local events.
Find out moreThe Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, and NSW Premier, Mike Baird both paid a visit to the Bega Valley Shire today to announce significant funding for local tourism infrastructure.
Find out moreCouncil has written to the NSW Government requesting the withdrawal of a Bill before Parliament to reform infrastructure contributions by property developers, saying it would detrimentally impact the shire's communities.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has agreed to sell land on Taronga Crescent in Bega to the Tulgeen Group.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Council will return to online delivery for non-essential services for the recently announced COVID stay at home order, in line with advice from the NSW Government. Acting CEO, Anthony McMahon said the health and safety of the community is our number one priority.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley is emerging from its COVID-19/Coronavirus cocoon conscious of the balance the NSW Government is looking to strike between the health and economic well-being of our community.
Find out moreThank you to everyone who was able to attend Council's Community Meeting at the Towamba Hall on Tuesday 25 February. We were really pleased to answer questions from the floor across a range of recovery issues of concern to the community.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE - Council will continue to plan for an upgrade to Cuttagee Bridge, while also investigating alternatives to the current proposal in response to community feedback.
Find out moreRangers at Bega Valley Shire Council have been keeping watch over a family of Feathertail Gliders during winter.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE - People interested in representing our community as a Councillor for the Bega Valley Shire are invited to attend an information session at the Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre on Saturday 3 July.
Find out moreCouncil has resolved to notify the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) of its intention to apply for the incremental introduction (over three years) of a Special Rate Variation (SRV) to secure funding for the ongoing operation, maintenance and future capital upgrades of the Shire's six public swimming pools.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is transitioning to a new electronic recruitment system - SCOUT:Recruit - that will streamline the application process, making it more efficient and effective.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Mayor, Russell Fitzpatrick, is leading a call to encourage property owners with vacant properties to consider placing them on the rental market to support local people who are struggling to find suitable accommodation.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Council is urging the community to adhere to the NSW Government’s recent advice to help stop the spread of COVID-19, including the introduction of masks in all indoor non-residential settings and limits to the number of visitors at home.
Find out moreWith the weekend approaching, Bega Valley Shire Council's Mayor, Cr Kristy McBain urges everyone directly and indirectly affected by the bushfires to take the time to visit Council’s website and read through the Bushfire Recovery Support information.
Find out moreCouncil welcomes the announcement of local funding awarded through round two of the Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund, citing the important boost it represents for key community-led recovery projects.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Mayor, Cr Russell Fitzpatrick has welcomed the Bega Valley Shire being eligible to apply for disaster relief funding following last week’s heavy rain and flooding.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council welcomes the $1.9 million investment to seal Kameruka Lane announced by Member for Bega, Andrew Constance yesterday.
Find out moreAs one of the regions hardest hit by our black summer of bushfire, Bega Valley Shire Council has welcomed news of the $650 million Regional Bushfire Recovery and Development Program from the Federal Government.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council welcomes the almost $16.8 million investment in our bridges announced by Member for Bega, Andrew Constance yesterday.
Find out moreEach year Bega Valley Shire Council provides grants and support to the community to undertake a number of activities and events or to those requiring assistance. A review of the grants program was recently completed, and presented to Council on 20 July.
Find out moreContact details for all Councillors, Mayor and Deputy Mayor and information on their role.
Find out moreFor the third year running, Bega Valley Shire Council’s Councillors in the Community sessions will be held across the Shire throughout November as part of an ongoing commitment to meeting people near or where they live.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council's commitment to refining and developing its communication and engagement processes takes another step forward with the announcement of a program of Councillors in the Community sessions.
Find out moreChanges to the Central Waste Facility, bushfire recovery progress, weeds, road and bridge repairs, affordable housing and expressions of gratitude for Council’s Town Teams were key topics discussed at Councillors in the Community sessions held recently.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Councillors resolved at their meeting today, to renew the current General Manager’s contract of employment, and reappoint her for a further three years.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Shire Council has embarked on another innovative waste project in its quest to support the community in reducing the amount of food that goes to landfill.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council's advocacy on behalf of our community continues in the aftermath of the Black Summer Bushfires, with General Manager, Leanne Barnes, appearing before the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements (commonly referred to as the Bushfire Royal Commission) yesterday.
Find out moreCouncil's Children's Services team has been busy across a number of fronts, contacting parents to explain what federal and state government child care announcements mean for them and continuing to deliver programs and resources at the centres.
Find out moreOver Christmas and New Year many of Council's offices and services will be affected by closures or a change in opening hours.
Find out moreOver Christmas and New Year, most Council's offices and services will be affected by closures or a change in opening hours as summarised below.
Find out moreThe lawn in Bega's Littleton Gardens will be revitalised this weekend (Sept 17 & 18) using compost made from the Shire's green waste collection.
Find out morePanel-damaged vehicles, damaged components, burnt out clutches and clogged air filters. Council's Fleet Facilities team has seen it all this summer as it’s worked hard to help keep Rural Fire Service vehicles in fire-fighting service.
Find out moreCouncil has been experiencing telecommunications issues this morning which are directly affecting our incoming and outgoing telephone services.
Find out moreThe priorities and ambitions of the Bega Valley Shire community have been actioned through a series of draft plans that are now on public exhibition.
Find out moreCouncil has launched a new, consolidated "super" procurement panel to cover all categories of civil and trade works and services, making it easier for suppliers to bid for Council work.
Find out moreThe supporting document that outlines how the CSP can be achieved in terms of time, money, assets and people.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council's Draft 2021-2025 Disability Inclusion Action Plan is now on public exhibition and open for comment until 31 May 2021.
Find out moreThe community will be encouraged to step outside of their daily reality and into a space of play when the Bega Valley Regional Gallery’s next exhibition ‘South/East Interference Volume I – ROSIE DEACON’ opens this Friday (14 September).
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - NSW Health has again advised that fragments of the COVID-19 virus have been detected in the Merimbula sewage treatment plant.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Mayor Russell Fitzpatrick is encouraging the shire community to get tested for COVID-19 with even the mildest of symptoms after fragments of the COVID-19 virus were detected at the Bermagui sewage treatment plant.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - NSW Health has advised that fragments of the COVID-19 virus have been detected at the Eden sewage treatment plant. The sample was taken on 8 and 9 September.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - NSW Health has advised that fragments of the COVID-19 virus have been detected at the Eden sewage treatment plant. The sample was taken on 22 September.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - NSW Health has advised that fragments of the COVID-19 virus have been detected at the Bega sewage treatment plant.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - NSW Health has advised that fragments of the COVID-19 virus have been detected at the Bermagui sewage treatment plant. The sample was taken on 12 September.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - NSW Health has advised that fragments of the COVID-19 virus have been detected at the Eden sewage treatment plant. The sample was taken on 15 September.
Find out moreSupport for the local business community, information on how to access advice, financial support.
Find out moreStay up-to-date on the Coronavirus in the Bega Valley.
Find out moreStay up-to-date on the coronavirus in the Bega Valley.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - NSW Health has confirmed three new COVID-19 cases in the Bega Valley Shire, bringing the total to six active cases.
Find out moreNSW Health has advised that fragments of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been detected in the sewage system at Merimbula.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - NSW Health has advised that fragments of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been detected in the sewage system at Merimbula.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - NSW Health has advised that fragments of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been detected in the sewage system at Merimbula. The detection was from a sample taken over Sunday 22 August and Monday 23 August.
Find out moreFor some businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic has been the straw that broke the camel's back, but for Festival Director, it has been a time to evaluate and review; leading to some silver linings.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Shire Library Service at Bermagui, Bega, Tura Beach and Eden will reopen from Monday (June 15) as the health advice around COVID-19 moves forward. Bega Valley swimmers are also celebrating with Sapphire Aquatic Centre (SAC) at Pambula able to reopen from 15 June as well.
Find out moreCr Kristy McBain has resigned from her position as Councillor for the Bega Valley Shire, but will continue to champion for the shire as federal Member for Eden-Monaro.
Find out moreCr Sharon Tapscott has resigned from her position as Councillor for the Bega Valley Shire. The Merimbula-based Councillor and former Mayor formally wrapped up her eight-year term as Councillor on Monday 28 September 2020.
Find out moreCrisis support numbers and websites you can contact for help.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council's FOGO compost might not be available until summer due to the introduction of curing into the composting process.
Find out moreLook out for some very curious creatures in Bega Valley Shire libraries throughout October as children’s Book Week 2020 celebrations feature a Curious Creature Competition, in-person Storytimes and a chance for children to be a shadow judge and name their Book of the Year.
Find out moreCurrent Tenders, Tender Notices and Contracts Awarded.
Find out moreThe latest tenders from Bega Valley Shire Council.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is committed to providing our customers with quality, responsive and friendly service, in person, on the phone, online and in the community.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - The Cuttagee Bridge Community Advisory Group established by Council held its first meeting on Monday 1 November.
Find out moreCuttagee Bridge is nearing the end of its functional life and planning is underway to determine its future design and configuration.
Find out moreA recent spike in development applications to Bega Valley Shire Council has resulted in longer-than-usual processing times and a reassurance that bushfire affected people remain a priority.
Find out moreAn independent review of the Shire's Development Assessment Service has found that Council is providing service levels well above the average of its peer councils.
Find out moreCurrent levels of dams used to supply water to customers in the Bega Valley Shire
Find out moreThe trees vandalised in Littleton Gardens in May 2016 have found a new home.
Find out moreEden’s Davidson Place is set for a major upgrade thanks to funding through the federal government’s Drought Communities Program.
Find out moreThe Australian Defence Force has stepped up and stepped in to assist Council in its ongoing efforts to continue to supply reliable and high-quality water to the northern part of our Shire.
Find out moreThree local businesses have diverted more than 30 tonnes of food waste away from landfill after participating in a Bega Valley Shire Council program to dehydrate kitchen scraps and leftovers.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council reports that, unfortunately, the opening of the Candelo swimming pool will need to be delayed until approximately mid-November so that unexpected defects in the pool shell can be repaired.
Find out moreAsphalt re-sealing works will be carried out, weather permitting, at Candelo Bega Road intersection with the Princes Hwy and at Six Mile Bridge, and road users should expect delays of up to 20 minutes.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council announces that, in accordance with the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework, a revised Delivery Program and a Draft Operational Plan are now on public exhibition and submissions are sought from the community.
Find out moreWhat Council will do to deliver the CSP over the next 4 years and the specific activities and budget for the next 12 months..
Find out moreMore than $13,000 has been donated to the Bega Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund by the organisers of the Dental Fireaid NSW conference.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is working closely with our project management and design consultants, GHD Pty Ltd, and Transport for NSW to refine and finalise the detailed design for the highly anticipated upgrade of the Towamba and Burragate Roads.
Find out moreThis fund identifies and supports events that have the potential to act as a 'cornerstone' or flagship tourism events for their area by attracting overnight visitation and delivering long-term benefits to the region.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - The detailed design for the reconfiguration, realignment and upgrade of the Sapphire Coast Drive and Berrambool Drive intersection in Merimbula is nearing completion.
Find out moreA great opportunity is approaching in mid-May with the Austswim teacher program coming to Pambula.
Find out moreBuilding or renovating? Council can assist you in determining if you need approval for your project and in gathering the right information to obtain your development consent.
Find out moreSome events may require a formal development application.
Find out moreContribution Plans detail council's policy of obtaining development contributions as a means of funding local infrastructure and services that are required as a result of new development.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council's Development Control Plan. This plan supplements the Local Environmental Plan and proivdes more detailed provisions to guide development in the Bega Valley.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council design specifications.
Find out moreCouncil's Development Hub staff have experienced a sharp increase in the number of enquiries over the past few weeks and are committed to providing prompt responses to both bushfire affected property owners and general development requests.
Find out moreAn application has been received to develop land at Imlay Street, Eden for the purpose of a telecommunications facility.
Find out moreCouncil encourages members of the public/community to take the opportunity to read, examine or make a submission on information that is placed on public exhibition. Public submissions allow Council to incorporate community opinion into final decisions.
Find out moreRegister of Clause 4.6 variations to development standards, applied to development applications within the Bega Valley LGA, is available for public view.
Find out moreDirect debit your rates, water or sundry debtors account.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire's Director of Community, Environment and Planning has been announced as East Gippsland Shire Council’s incoming Chief Executive Officer, after the Council confirmed the appointment at its Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday, 2 October 2018.
Find out moreWhat we will do to reduce barriers and make our Shire a more liveable community for all residents and visitors.
Find out moreHaving trouble keeping up with your payments? Apply for a hardship assistance payment plan with Council.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - The Bega Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund is calling for donations to enable the fund to continue to support our bushfire impacted residents.
Find out moreCommunity groups delivering support services for bushfire impacted people in the Bega Valley Shire will soon be able to apply for funding under Bega Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund has made its first round of payments to local people affected by the summer bushfires.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - The Bega Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund (BVCDRF) has been extended to further support the wellbeing and resilience of the community in the wake of compounding natural disasters since 2019.
Find out moreCouncillors and staff are required under the Local Government Act 1993 to complete a Pecuniary Interest Return.
Find out moreTura Marrang Library is offering a day of discovery for people to explore one of the most unique ecosystems in the Bega Valley and the chance to pick up a free native tree on Saturday 17 June, starting at 10.30am.
Find out moreDid you know that Australians eat about 270 million meat pies a year? Or that the well-known pie brand, Sargents were the caterers at the official opening of Parliament House in Canberra in 1927?
Find out moreCouncil staff and contractors are finalising preparations across the Shire ahead of the fast approaching outdoor pool season.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library is partnering with CoWS and IntoIT Sapphire Coast to bring award winning instrument builder, Derek Crannaford to Bega for a beginners DIY Synthesiser Workshop.
Find out moreFind out if your development is considered Exempt or Complying or if you need to submit a DA.
Find out moreTwo workshops to capture issues and identify the solutions for creating and recruiting local jobs will be taking place in Bega and Eden next week.
Find out moreCouncil recognises the important role companion animals play in our society. As such Council provides 11 leash free areas in the Shire where dog owners can responsibly exercise their dogs off leash.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library is introducing an innovative literacy program matching up registered pet therapy dogs with children who may be experiencing reading difficulties.
Find out moreThe What; Why; and How on Council's eProcurement system VendorPanel.
Find out moreWet wipes flushed down the toilet are causing numerous sewerage blockages around the Shire, with residents urged to change their ways around this increasing problem.
Find out moreAn initial assessment of Towamba Bridge has that found several of the concrete bridge deck panels have moved significantly with gaps of over 75mm between some opening up.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Shire Council is looking for community, charitable and not-for-profit groups working on local waste solutions and community education projects to apply for the Community Waste Grants opening on Monday 7 October.
Find out moreIt’s the conundrum that faces many Year 12 graduates: okay, what now? From their first day at pre-school to sitting their final HSC exam, students have been in the business of learning, preparing themselves for that moment when an unknown path stretches before them.
Find out moreThe Doctor John McKee Memorial Fountain in Littleton Gardens is firing again just as school breaks up and local families and visitors move into holiday mode.
Find out moreA draft design for a new amenities block at Bermagui’s Bruce Steer Pool is on public exhibition for community feedback until 15 April.
Find out moreCouncil has today resolved to publicly exhibit its draft Bega Valley Shire Climate Resilience Strategy 2050 for public comment.
Find out moreThe local community is encouraged to provide feedback on the draft Bega and Brogo River Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan after Council yesterday resolved to place the document on public exhibition.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is seeking feedback from the community on two important draft land use strategies currently on public exhibition.
Find out moreDiscussions are continuing with two local communities about how best to manage the risk of flooding in their area.
Find out moreCouncil is seeking community feedback on its draft Operational Plan and Budget 2021 2022, which outlines what Council will do next financial year to meet the needs of the community, within the available funding sources and staffing levels.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has extended the exhibition period for the Draft Wonboyn Lake Entrance Management Policy to 31 January 2021.
Find out moreSunday, 22 May 2022
Find out moreA four-week series of FOGO drop-in sessions for holiday accommodation managers across the Bega Valley will kick off in Bermagui on 21 August.
Find out moreFarmers and users of chemicals in the agricultural and veterinary industries now have a place to safely dispose of empty drums in the shire’s north.
Find out moreDue to the prevailing dry conditions, Council will be reducing unsealed road maintenance activities in the short-term.
Find out moreThis project aims to stabilise and protect dune systems to reduce current risks to natural and built assets as well as increase resilience to future threats from climate change driven sea level rise.
Find out moreA project aimed at re-establishing and enhancing the coastal dune systems is well underway across the Shire.
Find out moreWith the bushfire recovery phase now in full swing, the time has come to commence the restoration of natural areas in and around Tathra that were adversely impacted during the disaster.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council will undertake dye dispersion tests in Merimbula Bay during the coming month, weather permitting.
Find out moreAn issue has come to Council’s attention relating to trading for larger businesses over the Easter period
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council will close for Easter at 4.30pm on Thursday, 24 March until 9am on Tuesday 29 March.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley's history and flair for fresh produce will be recognised in Littleton Gardens with Council and SCPA - South East Producers working together on two demonstration kitchen garden beds.
Find out moreEconomic development is seen as a key driver of a Shire wide economic sustainability through the development of a broad based economy and the diversification of opportunities for both residents and investors.
Find out moreA dynamic smoking ceremony and Welcome to Country by the Gadhu Dancers from Bermagui Primary School, igniting two days of discussion at the Bega Valley Economic Summit, 28 and 29 July.
Find out moreEden Child Care Centre is proudly opening its doors to the community on Monday 29 October as part of its 30th birthday celebrations.
Find out moreEarly childhood education in Eden is set for a significant change, with Council to co-locate Eden Preschool and Eden Childcare Centre from January 2019.
Find out moreThe South Coast History Society will launch the fourth issue of the popular local history magazine 'Recollections' with a morning tea and talks at Eden library on Friday, 29 September at 10.30am.
Find out moreEden Library will be closed for renovations from Saturday 3 August 2019 and will reopen on Saturday 10 August. Thanks to NSW State Library funding, new mobile shelving and a new children's reading nook will be installed during the closure.
Find out moreThe Log Cabin is an authentic example of a Canadian Log Cabin and is surrounded by a large landscaped garden area with shady trees and extensive lawns providing an ideal venue for committee meetings, art displays, educational classes, public meetings or family events.
Find out moreSeasonal outdoor pool, located in Eden.
Find out moreAn oil spill that emerged from a stormwater drain in Eden yesterday has been contained thanks to a swift response from Council and the community.
Find out moreNew pool covers have been installed at Eden Swimming Pool.
Find out moreAnnotated photos and diagrams of the Eden Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) showing the main treatment process units and Environment Protection Licence monitoring locations.
Find out moreA day of waste reduction activities held last week at Eden Public School has shown that separating waste into the right kind of bin can reduce the school's landfill contribution by more than a half.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council will close the Eden Waste Depot to the general public from April 9, while the site is used for the large scale disposal of fire damaged asbestos and demolition debris from the Tathra and Reedy Swamp fires.
Find out moreCouncil has acted on concerns expressed following the decision to close the Eden Waste Depot to the public to enable the sorting and disposal of fire damaged asbestos and demolition debris stemming from the bushfire disaster.
Find out moreThe flood study will assist Council and its community to improve future planning for land-use, emergency response and strategic asset management.
Find out moreA project to improve the road surface and drainage along Upper Brogo Road is set to commence next Tuesday (29 January).
Find out moreEffluent is the final liquid product that is produced by and discharge from a sewage treatment plant (STP).
Find out moreDownload tips on dealing with gas bottles during and after the bushfire.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council requires you to have Australian citizenship or to be a permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand or to have a valid visa that provides work rights.
Find out moreIt's that time of year again to embrace your inner scientist, with National Science Week starting later this week.
Find out moreEmergency Management information including current road closures and links to relevant services.
Find out moreThis is an event tailored to Sapphire Coast businesses to help you prepare for emergency situations and protect your business from disaster.
Find out moreRixons Bridge on Wallagoot Lane is closed to all traffic effective immediately until 5pm on Tuesday 19 July for emergency works to repair a large sinkhole.
Find out moreMaintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
Find out more'Empty Eskys' ave been turning up on the Sapphire Coast of the Bega Valley, much to the delight of communities coming to terms with a new post bushfire normal.
Find out moreCouncil staff and consultants Rhelm have been very encouraged by the community’s enthusiastic response to the flood study for Eden, Twofold Bay and the Towamba River.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has released its End of Term Report, reflecting on the life and work of Council between September 2012 and July 2016.
Find out moreThe future of the kiosk at Tathra Beach is looking increasingly inspiring, with work set to commence today (21 September) on rejuvenating the building.
Find out moreEntrance Management Policies for: Wallaga Lake; Cuttagee Lake; Bega River; Wallagoot Lake; Back Lake; and Curalo Lagoon as tabled and the Policies be placed on Council’s website.
Find out moreBudding junior artists in the Bega Valley are getting a chance to mix it with the 'big kids' in the 2016 Archibald Prize.
Find out moreEntries for The Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award have opened for 2018.
Find out moreFourteen projects designed to restore and protect the local environment have received financial backing from Bega Valley Shire Council
Find out moreThe commitment and dedication of eleven community groups to enhance, protect and restore our local environment will be supported by Bega Valley Shire Council through the 2018-19 Community Environment Grants. They will share in $50,000 after the successful projects were announced this week.
Find out moreEnvironmental Protection Licence (EPL) conditions relating to pollution prevention and monitoring, cleaner production through recycling and reuse and the implementation of best practice.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - The NSW Government is renaming 'environment zones' to 'conservation zones' in all standardised local environmental plans across the state.
Find out moreWhat Environmental Assessments have been carried out.
Find out moreAdventurer, Jeremy Scott has an incredible story, from the challenge of open-heart surgery when he was a child to his inspiring solo bicycle ride from London to New Zealand.
Find out moreWork continues on the stabilisation and rehabilitation of the asset protection zones in and around Tathra.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is stepping up its emphasis on the protection of local waterways from the impacts of erosion and sediments.
Find out moreCouncil is working to stabilise dunes and infrastructure at the northern end of Merimbula's Main Beach as large ocean swells continue to play havoc, heavily eroding the beach between Mitchies Jetty and Ford Park.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council will establish a Tathra and District Fire Recovery Support Service (RSS), thanks to $387,723 in funding secured under the NSW and Commonwealth Governments Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA).
Find out moreEstuaries within the Bega Valley Shire and a summary of their physical characteristics.
Find out moreLocal estuary management has received a boost with Bega Valley Shire Council and the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage funding a review of old estuary management plans and the creation of a new plan for the Bermagui River.
Find out moreInformation/check lists for running a successful event.
Find out moreA resource to assist in from start to finish in the organising and running public events in the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreA tool to help plan and document your event.
Find out moreA resource to assist from start to finish in the organising and running public events in the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreA new tourism recovery initiative commenced today - the Tourism Events Recovery Coordination Program.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library invites the community to a special event to mark the success of a pioneering program called Connecting Through Memory to be held on 5 December 2019 at 10.30 at the Bega Library.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE - Council will host a special community event on 25 June to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the first signing of the Memorandum of Understanding as the formal partnership between local Aboriginal people and Council.
Find out moreHelp keep everyone informed on what is happening in our Shire by listing your event on the events calendar.
Find out moreThe importance of events in our tourism recovery has been recognised by Bega Valley Shire Council, with the launch of phase two of the Tourism Events Recovery Coordination Program.
Find out moreFunding has been provided by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment's Open Space and Parklands Program.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - More than 640 people provided feedback on the future of the iconic Merimbula Boardwalk throughout July and August, with the key findings now summarised in a Listening Report available on Council’s website.
Find out moreThe next exhibition to be unveiled at the Bega Valley Regional Gallery (BVRG) on Friday 14 February showcases craft-based creations with a political intent.
Find out moreA spellbinding exhibition, set against the backdrop of Indo-Fijian history, will form part of the opening night event for the Festival of Open Minds, and will lead you through a sensory exploration of personal loss and intergenerational trauma.
Find out moreIf you've ever wondered about putting together your family history, or if you're interested in finding out more about where you live then the Lifelines: Celebrating Family and Local History Expo will give you a chance to learn more.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library is offering two dynamic and vibrant author talks with Julie Ankers next week.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest for the purchase of the Bega Valley Regional Learning Centre.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Council is seeking expressions of interest for a representative from the local industry to join the Bega Saleyard Stakeholder Advisory Group.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Council is calling for expressions of interest from members of the community interested in participating in the Cuttagee Bridge advisory group.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest for the operation and management of Bega Saleyards.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Local event organisers are encouraged to express their interest in Council's Waste Wise Events Grants, to help reduce the tonnes of waste added to landfill each year.
Find out moreRight now, Australia's biggest and most loved portraiture exhibition is gracing the walls of the Bega Valley Regional Gallery and the viewing hours have been extended to help everyone see the artworks on display.
Find out moreFollowing discussions with NSW Health, Bega Valley Shire Council has decided to continue the precautionary boil water alert for customers on the Brogo -Bermagui water supply.
Find out moreA helping hand has come forward for Bega Valley Shire Council and the clean-up effort following this month’s East Coast Low.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is trialling extended opening hours at the Bermagui Library, commencing Monday 17 October.
Find out moreThe public exhibition period for the Pambula and South Pambula Residential Lands Planning Proposal has been extended by 28 days.
Find out moreBega Valley ratepayers have an extra month to pay their first quarterly rates instalment for the 2020-21 year. Bega Valley Shire Council’s first instalment is not due until 30 September 2020 however earlier payment is welcome. The second instalment will be due 30 November 2020.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2019 - Bega Valley Shire Council is sending two free waste vouchers to residents this week to help people manage their extra household waste over the summer bushfire season, and just ahead of the holidays.
Find out moreAs the saying goes - extreme circumstances require extreme solutions and that is most certainly the case with the work currently being done to secure the safe supply of water to the communities in the north of our Shire.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Councillors are returning to regular face-to-face meetings as the valley approaches a year without any local COVID-19 cases.
Find out moreSuggestions that General Manager Leanne Barnes has lost the confidence of Council are grossly inaccurate.
Find out moreThe best known gamer in Australia and star presenter from the ABC’s Good Game television program, Hex, will be the highlight guest at a Gamer Dev Jam to be held in Merimbula next month.
Find out moreQuestions and answers on companion animals and regulations.
Find out moreA review of land currently rated as farmland in the Bega Valley Shire is underway to meet with state legislation requiring Councils to have up to date records on rateable properties.
Find out moreConstruction works have begun on a fourth landfill cell at the Central Waste Facility, with the delivery program brought forward by 12 months because of the need to dispose of some fire affected material in the existing Cell 3 landfill.
Find out moreThe federal government is focused on connecting people, communities, primary producers and businesses with the services and assistance they may need to rebuild and recover to support the recovery of all Australians.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council’s support for the community through the bushfire recovery and ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues, with Councillors recently endorsing fee relief for our sporting clubs and organisations.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has moved to alleviate further financial burden on those impacted by the recent Yankees Gap bushfire event, with a number of fees and charges to be waived.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is seeking the community’s feedback on the management of some of the Shire's key estuaries.
Find out moreA list of current fees charged for services provided by Bega Valley Shire Council.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has moved expeditiously to alleviate further financial burden on those impacted by the recent bushfire disaster, with a number of fees and charges set to be waived.
Find out moreCouncils Grant Agreement and Conditions require all grants to be acquitted and a final report submitted.
Find out moreTools and information for holding a festival or an event with the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreAs the Bega Valley moves towards our sixth month of bushfire response and recovery an opportunity is being created to check-in on need and with each other.
Find out moreThe Access All Areas Film Festival is an innovative film festival coming to Bega thanks to a partnership between Bega Valley Shire Library, The Disability Trust, and Tulgeen, to celebrate the International Day of People with a Disability.
Find out moreFrom more than 250 entries into the Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award, 38 exceptional artists have been short-listed for final judging in July by National Portrait Gallery Director, Karen Quinlan.
Find out moreThere are a wide range of opportunities to apply for financial support.
Find out moreHaving trouble keeping up with your payments? Apply for a payment plan with Council.
Find out moreJust as we have responded to the challenges of drought, bushfire, flood and pandemic in recent years, Bega Valley Shire Council is confident the organisation's current and future financial challenges will be tackled.
Find out moreIn a further effort to support the members of our community who have been impacted by the ongoing bushfire disaster, Council will consider a report outlining all proposed financial relief and waivers for rates, fees and charges at next Wednesday's (5 February) Council meeting.
Find out moreFinancial support, community grants and individual grants available for communities impacted by bushfire.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council will run a series of community information sessions this month to explain its policies and procedures for managing intermittently closing and opening lakes or lagoons (ICOLL) entrances throughout the Shire.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - The Norfolk Pine Motel in Merimbula will open its doors to all at 10am (until 4pm) on Saturday 31 July for the much-awaited MOTEL Art Fair, for a COVID-safe viewing and shopping experience like no other.
Find out moreFor those impacted by the recent bushfires, Bega Valley Shire Council is accepting fire affected waste, free of charge at some waste facilities.
Find out moreLocal Government NSW has recognised Bega Valley Shire Council for the way it managed the clean-up of the Reedy Swamp, Vimy Ridge and Tathra fire.
Find out moreWhen building a Class 2 to Class 9 building a number of fire safety measures and reporting obligations need to be complied with under Part 9 of the Environmental, Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000.
Find out moreThe first electric vehicle charging station for the Bega Valley is being installed this month, thanks to a Council partnership with the NRMA. The charging point will be funded almost entirely thorugh the NRMA with an agreement by Council to allocate 1-2 car park spaces and is expected to be working in August.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Council has been approved as a NSW Government First Lap provider, which means all Council-managed pools will accept First Lap vouchers for children's swimming lessons.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Mayor, Russell Fitzpatrick has thanked Qantas Airways for bringing increased passenger services to Merimbula airport.
Find out moreIn the first year of Bega Valley Shire's FOGO bin collection service, residents have diverted almost 5000 tonnes of food and garden waste away from landfill, five times more than initial targets.
Find out moreA new Bega Valley Shire Council campaign aimed at helping trunk main customers to improve their water supply has kicked off with some frank advice for rural residents.
Find out moreAn intensive program of flood recovery works targeting the local transport network is nearing successful completion.
Find out moreCouncil is working quickly to ensure safe access for the community and road users across our road network, following the recent flooding.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is about to embark on a new discussion with two local communities on how to manage the risk of flooding in the area.
Find out moreA Flood Study is a comprehensive technical investigation of flood behaviour in a particular catchment.
Find out moreA Flood Study is a comprehensive technical investigation of flood behaviour in a particular catchment.
Find out moreThe flood study for Eden, Twofold Bay and the Towamba River has moved into the next phase, with survey work around select areas of Eden and the foreshores along Twofold Bay now largely complete.
Find out moreThe local community is encouraged to provide feedback on the draft Eden, Twofold Bay and Towamba River Flood Study after Council recently resolved to place the document on public exhibition.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council warns that temporary warning signs have been illegally removed from some flood sites in the Shire.
Find out moreCouncil is undertaking a feasibility study for a Total Flood Warning System (TFWS).
Find out moreTo assist with planning and managing the risk the community faces from flooding Council has taken the initiative to develop a comprehensive Floodplain Risk Management Plan, in accordance with the NSW Floodplain Development Manual, the management of flood liable land, April 2005.
Find out moreFloodplain risk management studies and plans.
Find out moreFloodplain risk management studies and plans.
Find out moreBega Valley Regional Gallery has been singled out amongst its peers by one of the State's peak arts and cultural intuitions.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council will seek approval from the Secretary of NSW Health to extend the state funded, fluoridation program to all public water supplies within the Shire, after today’s Council meeting provided a resolution to this long-running issue.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has today (Monday) released the results of a community survey into whether the addition of fluoride to the drinking water supply was supported by the public.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council along with the Office for Environment and Heritage will be holding a drop-in session and public meeting to discuss the current flying fox issue at Candelo.
Find out moreWhat you can and cannot put in your green lid Fogo bin.
Find out moreWhat you can and cannot put in your green lid Fogo bin.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - A program to provide free FOGO caddy bin liners to Bega Valley Shire residents has ended.
Find out moreIn the wake of the positive community response to the new FOGO, Council has expanded distribution of its high quality compost from two tips to four.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2019 - Bega Valley Shire Council is rolling out the Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) kerbside collection service to Wonboyn residents from Friday 13 December.
Find out moreDid you know that businesses in the Bega Valley can GO FOGO?
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - What’s better than FOGO keeping your business food waste from landfill once a week? Getting it picked up twice a week of course!
Find out moreOur secret to being one of the most beautiful places on earth is that we GO FOGO!
Find out moreThe Bega Valley's 'War on Waste' has been turned up a notch with Councillors voting in favour of introducing a new household Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection service.
Find out moreMore than 12,000 town residents will go to a new, innovative way to manage waste when Bega Valley Shire Council introduces the FOGO bin collection service from October 29.
Find out moreFOGO and organics processing: the next chapter.
Find out moreA weekly food and garden organics collection service to divert waste from landfill and increase production of compost.
Find out moreA weekly food and garden organics collection service to divert waste from landfill and increase production of compost.
Find out moreFood businesses have a responsibility to ensure that all food handling staff are adequately trained. As part of Council's Food Safety Surveillance Strategy, Council assists businesses to fulfil training requirements by providing advice, facilitating and providing access to food safety education programs.
Find out moreLove colour? Impressed by Impasto? The Bega Valley Regional Gallery's upcoming exhibition I HEART PAINT showcases the practice of six outstanding Australian painters who simply love paint.
Find out more"By young people for young people" is the essence of a new social enterprise created by Gen-i young leaders that aims to assist local young people build their skills and find job opportunities.
Find out moreA second spate of tree vandalism in as many weeks has been reported in the Merimbula area, with the latest attack being the poisoning of eucalypts in Ford Park.
Find out moreA fencing and revegetation project is set to transform approximately 1km of Council-managed land along the Bega River foreshore at the end of Thompsons Drive in Tathra.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council expects to have a finalised Development Application submitted by the end of September for the former Hotel Australasia site in Eden.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council's Forms listed from A to Z.
Find out moreFamily businesses are the backbone of Australia. In rural and regional areas, such as the Bega Valley, there are many family businesses providing us with important support and services.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Four heritage-listed properties in the shire are to benefit from this year's Small Heritage Grants.
Find out moreCouncil invites Bega Valley residents to its COVIDSafe Australia Day celebrations, which will begin at 7am on Tuesday 26 January with a free breakfast in Bega’s Littleton Gardens.
Find out moreBega Valley seniors are in for a creative treat during Seniors’ Week (10-24 April) with Never Too Late to Make It!, a get active free expo at the Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre.
Find out moreThere was a great turnout yesterday for the first of a number of free digital marketing workshops for local businesses.
Find out moreAn increasingly waste-wise Bega Valley school community will now have access to free FOGO and recycling bins.
Find out moreThe app profiles over 300 weeds, describing requirements, control and herbicide use.
Find out moreDon’t forget this is Learn to Swim Week and this year the Sapphire Aquatic Centre is participating by providing one FREE swimming lesson for children aged under five that have not previously had swimming lessons at the centre.
Find out moreThere will be something extra in the mail around Christmas time this year as Bega Valley Shire Council are again issuing a second free waste tipping voucher.
Find out moreTo mark the anniversary of the Black Summer bushfires, Bega Valley Shire pools will offer free entry on Saturday and Sunday, 6 and 7 March.
Find out moreTrue to its name, the Bega Valley Innovation Hub (BVIH) has been responsive to changing conditions, putting regular programs on hold so they can focus on helping existing businesses survive, and even grow, during this crucial post-bushfire period.
Find out moreEverything you need to know about our Nourish & Flourish campaign.
Find out moreFrequently asked questions with answers about the Bega Valley Waste app.
Find out moreCommon questions and answers in relation to the Merimbula STP and Ocean Outfall.
Find out moreTwo of the region’s peak cultural institutions are joining forces, shaping a dynamic new art experience.
Find out morePlanning staff at Bega Valley Shire Council have made a preliminary assessment of Development Application 10-2017-445-1, which proposes a recreational flight school on land adjacent to the Princes Highway at Frogs Hollow.
Find out moreThis is what the Bega Valley Shire Council Mayor, Kristy McBain, says.
Find out moreThe proposed Lake Street shared trail in Merimbula has taken a huge step forward with the announcement the State Government is committing a further $1.74 million to the project.
Find out moreThe upgrade works at the Merimbula Airport have been given another exciting boost, with the Federal Government announcing a $4.5 million funding injection over the weekend.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library is excited to announce that it has been awarded $11,000 from Telstra's Tech Savvy Seniors Program to expand on its technology training courses including delivering training in areas such as Candelo and Wallaga Lake.
Find out moreSince its launch in March, there have been over 525 users accessing the Funding Finder site, with up to 65 users a day at its peak.
Find out moreCommunity halls in the Bega Valley will share in $70,000 worth of funding, with a number of key projects to be tackled.
Find out moreWith the environmental assessment of the Merimbula Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Upgrade and Ocean Outfall project continuing, further dye dispersion tests are planned for Merimbula Bay next week.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Mayor, Russell Fitzpatrick today presented Further Education Scholarship Awards to students for 2020 and 2021, in recognition of the importance of developing local student’s skills and abilities.
Find out moreCouncil provides scholarships to recognise and support students undertaking further education in the Shire.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is throwing its weight behind the region’s young people and calling for nominations for this year’s round of Further Education Scholarships.
Find out moreRecognising the importance of developing local student's skills and abilities, Bega Valley Shire Council is calling for nominations for this year's round of Further Education Scholarships for students.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council this week resolved on a suite of measures to further support our community, especially those impacted during the ongoing bushfire disaster.
Find out moreAs registrations continue for the Bega Valley Economic Summit at the end of this month, Bega Valley Shire Council has taken action to ensure the leaders of tomorrow have a place at the table.
Find out moreHow we are moving towards zero waste.
Find out moreFor efforts and contribution to her community, Gae Rheinberger of Bega was recognised with a special presentation of the Bega Valley Shire Community Service Medallion this week.
Find out moreThe proposed redevelopment of the Bega Valley Regional Gallery (BVRG) has taken another significant step forward, with the announcement today that Sibling Architecture has been selected to design the upgrade to the facility.
Find out moreAn 'explosion of happiness' will burst skyward over the Bega Valley Regional Gallery (BVRG) from Friday 17 May when gallery Director, Iain Dawson, launches a BVRG redevelopment philanthropy campaign.
Find out moreCouncil today has voted to support an expression of interest to the State Government's Regional Cultural Fund, by the Bega Valley Regional Gallery (BVRG).
Find out moreLocal art lovers are set for a real treat when the second edition of South/East Interference opens at the Bega Valley Regional Gallery this Friday.
Find out moreProgress towards the planned redevelopment of the Bega Valley Regional Gallery (BVRG) continues, with the Development Application now approved and the final business case submitted to the NSW Government’s Regional Cultural Fund for assessment.
Find out moreGarden plants have been enjoying a bumper season with warm humid days and plenty of rain promoting rapid growth and spread. They have responded well to the break in the drought just as pastures and bushland plants have.
Find out morePeople entering the Bega Valley Shire from the North, South and West will soon be greeted with three welcoming signs telling stories of local environment and heritage.
Find out moreCouncil’s General Manager, Leanne Barnes has formally advised Councillors of her intention not to seek a renewal of her contract when it expires later this year.
Find out moreThe Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia has donated $325,000 to the Bega Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund, to be used "for the relief of human suffering".
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Bega Valley Shire Council's Nourish & Flourish program has shone a bright light for the community during a challenging week by diverting hundreds of freshly cooked meals to people in need.
Find out moreMembers of the Gen-l project in Eden are creating a T-shirt they hope will build positive, strong relationships with the broader community.
Find out moreTechy teenagers will have an opportunity to further their gaming skills at a Game Development Workshop at Tura Marrang library on Friday 20 January, starting at 10am.
Find out moreLots of people are talking about this project - here's how to contact us to find out more.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is gearing up for a busy and safe summer, with resources and infrastructure on standby, and some helpful messages about seasonal safety and preparedness.
Find out moreA shire-wide rollout of residential and commercial water meter replacements will start next week.
Find out moreThis week's visit by his Governor General, Sir Peter Cosgrove and Lady Cosgrove will be long remembered throughout the Bega Valley and especially by the people of Eden.
Find out moreA gigantic new public artwork has popped up as a gateway to Eden, showcasing local talent and links between the region's indigenous people and the coastal environment.
Find out moreA new gigantic public artwork has popped up at a gateway to Merimbula to showcase local art and the town’s coastal heritage.
Find out moreYou have a right to request a review of a decision regarding the release of information if you disagree with any of decisions as set out under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act).
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council encourages individuals, organisations and businesses wanting to donate quality goods and services to those directly affected by the bushfires to use GIVIT, a not-for-profit organisation that matches donations with those who need them most.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is partnering with The Global Foundation to provide a unique, regional roundtable discussion on Monday, 10 August, blending local, national and global participation.
Find out moreGrandparents play pivotal roles in our communities and families and Bega Valley Shire Library invites you to celebrate NSW Grandparents Day at Tura Marrang Library and Community Centre with an entertainment packed day, which will include information about the importance of intergenerational relationships from the program leader of the soon to be established childcare centre at Imlay House, Hayley Reynolds.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council's Children's Services hosted a number of special events to celebrate NSW Grandparents Day recently.
Find out moreRegister your expression of interest and be notified when a grant becomes available.
Find out moreCurrent community grants available and support with applications.
Find out moreSearch Council Grants and Scholarships in the Bega Valley Shire. Use the funding finder custom search tool to hand-pick grants and filter grants by specifying location, industry and type of project.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has today announced an exciting grant opportunity for Seniors Festival activities.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has today announced two exciting grant opportunities for Youth Week and Seniors Festival activities.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council today announced the grant application process is open for Seniors Festival 2020 activities. Local community groups and organisations are encouraged to apply for funding of up to $1,000 to assist in running events and activities next February aimed at engaging seniors in our community. Applications close on 1 December.
Find out moreGreen Army crews have recently installed bollards and undertaken weed control for the new pathway around Rawlinson Wetland in Bega.
Find out moreA project developed in response to the Tathra and Districts Bushfire of March 2018 to restore natural areas that were destroyed or badly degraded by the fire.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council encourages the communities of Quaama and Kiah to have their say on the development of the Green Shoots program in their region.
Find out moreGreenShore Connections aims to restore the natural vegetation and connect local residents to the reserve.
Find out moreHave your say on the planning proposal to rezone land at 3900 Princes Highway Greigs Flat.
Find out moreBega will play host to this Sunday's Group 16 Rugby League Grand Final, marking 70 years of the competition.
Find out moreBega Valley Mayor, Michael Britten and Group 16 Rugby League President, Dean Lynch have agreed on a plan that will see the code’s Grand Final played at the Bega Recreational Ground on August 21.
Find out moreSeniors throughout the Bega Valley Shire are preparing to celebrate Seniors Festival 2016, previously known as NSW Seniors Week, from 1 to 10 April.
Find out moreHannah was nominated for Young Citizen of the Year because of her commitment towards serving her community through academia, sports, religion, the arts and public safety. Keeping herself busy, she has just returned from an international service overseas participating in Philippines Experience with Catholic Sisters in Pontevedra. She fundraised for this trip with a raffle, sausage sizzles and a Parish garage sale.
Find out moreThe finalists for this year's Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award have been announced, with 35 standing out among the record number of entrants from across the country.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library invites children of all ages to grab their favourite hat and come along to the National Simultaneous Storytime on Wednesday 25 May. At precisely 11am our Shire libraries will join other libraries and organisations across Australia in reading simultaneously the same picture book, I Got This Hat by Jol and Kate Temple.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is encouraging families, friends and neighbours to use the NSW Rural Fire Service Get Ready Weekend to prepare for bushfire season and start a broader conversation about being aware of and prepared for all hazards.
Find out moreGet involved in decisions! Have your say on documents, plans and strategies that are open for public comment..
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is taking the next step in its Bega and Brogo Rivers Floodplain Risk Management process, asking the community for input on the design of a proposed flood warning system.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Council is seeking community feedback on its draft Contaminated Land Policy.
Find out moreThe draft Burning off in Open Areas policy goes on public exhibition today until 31 May 2020 at www.begavalley.nsw.gov.au/HaveYourSay.
Find out moreThe draft Bega Valley Shire Climate Resilience Strategy 2050 goes on public exhibition today until 16 December 2019 in public libraries, Council offices and at www.begavalley.nsw.gov.au/HaveYourSay
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council encourages feedback on the draft Use of Public Land (Local Approvals) Policy, which aims to provide a clear and simplified pathway for activities to enhance the shire's public spaces.
Find out moreComments from the community are invited on the draft concept plans for the Lake Street Shared Path Project in Merimbula that is now on exhibition.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Council is asking the community to review and give feedback on 10 options for improving the existing flood warning system as part of the Bega and Brogo Rivers Floodplain Risk Management Plan.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Council is seeking feedback from the community to inform the feasibility study for a future shared path from Kalaru to Bega.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has prepared a draft Community Engagement Strategy, which sets out our commitment and engagement principles.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council encourages feedback on proposed amendments to the Bega Valley Local Environmental Plan 2013, to support economic development and employment opportunities throughout the shire.
Find out moreCouncil encourages feedback on proposed changes to its awards, grants and scholarships programs.
Find out moreIn order to secure appropriate funding for a new skatepark in Merimbula, Council is seeking feedback from the community on a preferred location from three potential sites.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council will hold a Zoom information session on the Wonboyn Lake Entrance Management Strategy on Thursday 5 November from 6pm to 7.30pm, to explain the development of a sustainable policy for the lake and the local oyster industry.
Find out moreHazardous waste is dangerous to the environment and our health, disposing of it properly is very important.
Find out moreWhy your drinking water may contain copper.
Find out moreInformation to help with the physical and emotional effects from the 2020 Bega Valley Bushfires.
Find out moreInformation to help with the physical and emotional effects from the 2020 Bega Valley Bushfires.
Find out moreThe rapidly developing COVID-19 crisis is beginning to impact on the bushfire recovery efforts, with two of our outstanding partner organisations being forced into significant operational changes.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library is throwing open the opportunity to everyone to be involved in choosing news books for the library at a special book-buying event.
Find out moreMembers of the community are being invited to join Council's Waste Strategic Working Group.
Find out moreBega Valley residents with information about the trade of invasive plants and water weeds can now report it in confidence to Crime Stoppers.
Find out moreA new skate park is on its way for Eden, and we're asking local residents to help us with its early concept design.
Find out moreHelp your visitors know you GO FOGO.
Find out moreHelping Council's across Australia to kickstart their waste projects.
Find out moreInformation on management and developing heritage buildings with the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Council is seeking feedback on a planning proposal to apply a heritage conservation area to land at the southern end of Imlay Street, Eden.
Find out moreCouncil is seeking public feedback on proposed amendments to the Eden Town Centre section of Council's Development Control Plan 2013 that would ensure any new developments were sympathetic to the existing character of the area.
Find out moreResidents and visitors will be treated to series of activities to celebrate our local heritage, with a week-long celebration during the first week of September.
Find out moreWeekly prizes and a lucky draw for an iPad mini will keep children and teens reading this summer with the Bega Valley Shire Library's Summer Reading Club.
Find out moreAward winning historian, Dr Jeannine Baker will be at the Bega library in September to throw light on the fascinating and largely unknown stories of Australian and New Zealand women war reporters.
Find out moreEverything you need to know about how we work out our high consumption water and sewerage charges.
Find out more‘Embellish – Costume in the Art of Hilda Rix Nicholas’ is an exhibition to delight and opens at the Bega Valley Regional Gallery (BVRG) this Friday (4 May) at 6pm.
Find out moreTwo Water Treatment Plants will be established to protect our Shire's water quality into the future thanks to unprecedented NSW Government funding under the Restart NSW Fund.
Find out moreSome history about the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Bega Valley Shire Council and the Atlas of Life in the Coastal Wilderness citizen science project are encouraging people in the Bega Valley to hop into FrogID week today!
Find out moreEden’s historic Hotel Australasia is a very close to returning to private hands after Council today voted to enter into the Contract for Sale and Side Deed with Irisha Pty Ltd and Rubycove Pty Ltd.
Find out moreCleanOut your chemicals the right way. Check accepted materials, dates and locations for the next service.
Find out moreBega Valley's annual Household Chemical CleanOut weekend on 29 and 30 August is expanding to include an Eden drop-off site and trade painters.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is again offering people a chance to safely dispose of potentially hazardous household chemicals at no cost.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is again offering people a chance to safely dispose of potentially hazardous household chemicals at no cost.
Find out moreThe Hon Susan Ryan AO, former Age and Disability Discrimination Commissioner for the Australian Human Rights Commission will be visiting Bermagui Library on Thursday 8 June to discuss community housing options in a conversational-style event.
Find out moreMembers of the Community can raise an item with Council by lodging a Petition with a Councillor.
Find out moreAs water levels in creeks and rivers return to normal, Bega Valley Shire Council has revealed how staff worked around the clock to avoid issuing a boil water notice after the last flood event.
Find out moreFind out how you or your business can turn the food waste problem on its head.
Find out moreVisitors to the Bega Valley Regional Gallery during July, August, and September will discover one of the most significant art collections in regional Australia.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - The Higher School Certificate exams can be a stressful time for students and their parents, so the Bega Valley Shire Library has put together a series of support events we hope will help everyone through this particularly challenging time.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council's ability and capacity to more effectively assist bushfire impacted property owners through the recovery and rebuilding process has received a huge boost through the recent appointment of Garry Cooper as an Environmental Health and Building Surveyor.
Find out moreA funding boost from the NSW Environment Protection Authority will go towards helping the community transition to the new bin service.
Find out moreThe process of developing new Coastal Management Programs for the Shire's estuaries continues, with Council working with the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) to conduct a hydrographic survey of Eden's Lake Curalo.
Find out moreThe drilling stage of the Bega groundwater hydrology investigation commenced this week near the existing Bega Borefield.
Find out moreIdentify your weeds to know how to control them.
Find out moreRangers from Bega Valley Shire Council have notched up a number of environmental victories in their ongoing campaign against illegal waste in the Shire.
Find out moreThe last of the major works for Imlay St Eden are planned over the next fortnight.
Find out moreCouncil and Essential Energy have worked together to provide generator power to pumps at Ben Boyd Dam in Eden. This now means that water can be replenished to Eden at a slightly faster rate. As a result, this means that in the short term, the quality of water for drinking purposes to Eden cannot be guaranteed.
Find out moreImproving environmental and public health outcomes from the Merimbula Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) were the focus of two Council resolutions at yesterday’s (30 October) meeting.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Additional building inspections by Bega Valley Shire Council accredited certifiers will expedite building projects across the shire.
Find out moreInformation on water supply interruptions, water restrictions and tips for saving water.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - An information session in Cobargo in early November will be an opportunity for the community to learn more about the replacement of Murrabrine Bridge on Wandella Road.
Find out moreThe community will have an opportunity to hear about and ask questions on three key local projects, at an information session to be held at the Eden Fishermen’s Club on Thursday 6 August from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.
Find out moreLocal consultancy firm, NGH Environmental, are currently finalising an environmental assessment of plans to extend the Merimbula Airport runway.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has appointed consultants, Rhelm, to undertake a flood study for Eden, Twofold Bay and Towamba River. The study seeks to define the current and future flood behaviour of the catchments and ocean storms impacting Twofold Bay.
Find out moreWith specialist consultants AECOM having commenced the concept design and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Merimbula Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade and Deep Water Ocean Outfall, Council is looking for people who live in the Merimbula/Pambula area to join a community working group.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is particularly keen to hear from the Wyndham community surrounding a plan to construct a shared path network within the village.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is partnering with Atlas of Life to host an Insect Ramble in the Lake Curalo Foreshore Reserve in Eden from 10am on Sunday 10 November. Everyone is invited to join local naturalists and visiting scientists (entomologists and ecologists) on the search for butterflies, beetles, grasshoppers and bugs along the foreshore of Lake Curalo.
Find out moreInspections during construction are important - they ensure compliance with development consent conditions and Construction and Complying Development Certificates, and also ensure building work meets proper standards of health, safety and amenity.
Find out morePlease note Council needs to see that Home Warranty Insurance is in place for your builder before a Complying Development Certificate or Construction Certificate can be issued.
Find out moreThe very successful Tura-based Intergenerational Playroom is branching out into Bega from November.
Find out moreAn exciting collaboration between local resident, Hayley Reynolds and the Bega Valley Shire Library has created the region’s first Intergenerational Playroom based at Tura Marrang Library and Community Centre.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has extended the closing date for its annual International Women's Day scholarships to 25 January.
Find out moreNotifications of planned, unplanned and emergency interruptions to water supply.
Find out moreIn these times, we need to find effective ways to work well together - to support each other and collaborate on projects and initiatives that strengthen and heal our communities.
Find out moreInvest in the Bega Valley Shire Infrastructure and help build our future.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council (BVSC) representatives attended a second compulsory conference at the Industrial Relations Commission in Sydney today, after the United Services Union (USU) sought to have the matter relisted.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council representatives attended a compulsory conference at the Industrial Relations Commission in Sydney yesterday.
Find out moreAnalysis of discoloured tap water samples taken following reports from Bega and Tathra residents and business owners in recent weeks has shown the predominant cause of the discolouration to be iron.
Find out moreGet the lowdown on the quality of your water and how to make it safer to drink.
Find out moreJoin the global conservation movement and take part in Earth Hour by switching off your lights at home at 8.30pm for 60 minutes as a symbolic gesture of solidarity. And SWITCH ON your computer/laptop/mobile phone so you can enjoy #EarthHourLive from 8.30pm AEDT from the comfort of your own couch!
Find out moreJenny Walker of Bega has won the Bega Valley Shire Council’s Young Women’s Scholarship, part of the Shire’s International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrations.
Find out moreSince enrolling at Bega High School in 2010, James Bower Scott’s achievements are remarkable. He arrived as a leader, having been selected school captain of his primary school St Patrick’s in Bega.
Find out moreJobs & Skills Bega Valley – a report on the current and future needs of the Shire’s labour market.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire, in partnership with well-known employment services provider Campbell Page, has embarked on 'Jobs & Skills Bega Valley' - a project to create a better environment for meaningful employment and learning opportunities into the future for people at all stages in life.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is calling for expressions of interest from people wanting to improve inclusiveness and accessibility in the local area.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Council is supporting Birdlife Australia’s 2021 Aussie Backyard Bird Count, from 18 to 24 October.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is calling for expressions of interest from people with an interest in history and the future direction of the Shire's cemeteries to join the newly formed Cemetery Advisory Committee.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is working with residents to improve the environmental performance of sewerage reticulation systems throughout the Shire.
Find out moreIn response to Monday night’'s ABC Four Corners report on problems within the waste industry, Council is reminding residents of the immense benefit that waste recovery and recycling represents.
Find out moreBega Valley residents are being asked to help improve air quality this winter by checking that they are using their wood heaters correctly.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council advises that kerbside waste collections will continue across the Shire in areas that are safe and that are open to regular traffic.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is again seeking feedback from the community on several key strategic planning documents.
Find out moreKiah Hall is located just off the Princes Highway in central Kiah, 15 minutes South of Eden. The hall provides a perfect venue for the event organiser and can cater for a wide range of events.
Find out moreWith the advent of the summer bushfires, then floods and finally COVID-19, Jenny and Arthur Robb have had to mobilise every ounce of strength and determination to work through the disaster that has been 2020.
Find out moreSuitable for larger boats providing ocean access for vessels of all sizes, principally for in-shore and off-shore recreational fishing.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Kids from schools across the Bega Valley Shire are showing that landfill is a load of rubbish thanks to a Council-run waste education program.
Find out moreBring the kids! Bega Valley Shire Council is asking Eden’s smallest residents to help them build an inclusive playspace.
Find out moreThe Kisses Lagoon restoration project is complete, with Bega locals and visitors alike now able to take advantage of the greatly improved recreational opportunities on offer at the town's northern gateway.
Find out moreA community celebration is planned for this Sunday (April 10) around a special piece of Eden's natural environment.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has received formal approval from the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) to vary the scope of the Lake Street Shared Path Project in Merimbula.
Find out moreWork is complete on the Lake Street Shared Path in Merimbula and residents and visitors are invited to try out the new path and experience the breathtaking views from the new lookout.
Find out moreWork on the Lake Street Shared Path in Merimbula is nearing completion, however challenges with sourcing materials, brought on by COVID-19, mean the path won't open until March 2021.
Find out moreWhat you can and cannot put in your red lid landfill bin.
Find out morePreparing for less waste.
Find out moreIf you haven’t been to Bermagui to check out this year’s Sculpture on the Edge, you have a few more days before it ends for another year.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - An online citizenship ceremony was held today, welcoming 17 new Australian citizens.
Find out moreLatest news and updates about the Merimbula STP and Ocean Outfall Project.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is excited to be launching a new online Community Directory as part of the upcoming National Volunteers Week celebrations.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Bega Valley Shire Council is now able to provide the option of lawn section burials in Bega cemetery.
Find out moreUpgrade of park to include, play equipment, floodlighting, carpark and link pathways to viewing areas and pavilion.
Find out moreInvestigations are continuing after a leachate spill was discovered by Council waste field staff at the Central Waste Facility on Monday.
Find out moreAn environmentally friendly solution.
Find out moreCouncil's Grant Management Officer April Merrick, an expert in writing grant applications, will run an online grant writing workshop on Tuesday 25 August to share what she knows about successfully applying for funding.
Find out moreIf you have a veteran of World War One or Two in your family tree, you may now be able to learn more about them and add personal details and anecdotes to their personal wartime journals.
Find out moreInformation about insurance and contacts for financial aid
Find out moreInformation on how to prepare a proposal to amend a portion of the Bega Valley Local Environment Plan.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council's Pathway Home workshops and drop-in sessions in Cobargo and Eden last week helped some of the Shire's bushfire affected residents take the next step towards rebuilding lost homes.
Find out moreLevel 4 water restrictions that have been in place for the Brogo-Bermagui water supply system have been completely lifted today.
Find out moreLevel 4 water restrictions for the Brogo-Bermagui water supply system will be lifted at 5pm today.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library has an increasing program of creative activities across the Shire for all ages to become a part of.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire libraries will close for one day next week to allow for a staff development day.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library's will celebrate Children's Week with special Storytime sessions next week, 24-28 October.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library is offering a varied and full program of activities for the September school holidays aimed at all ages, from pre-schoolers to teenagers.
Find out moreSummer is here and our libraries across the Shire are running a full program of great holiday activities, including the Kids Summer Reading Club, creative tech activities and bushfire recovery writing workshops.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Summer is almost here, and Bega Valley Shire Council’s libraries have a program full of great activities lined up for the holidays.
Find out moreAn amnesty on overdue Bega Valley Shire Library items will run for the entire month of August prior to new overdue rules coming into effect from Friday 1 September 2017.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library is proud to host two events for National Science Week this month, in partnership with the Sapphire Coast Regional Science Hub and the Atlas of Life in the Coastal Wilderness.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library warmly invites people interested in volunteering with the library service to give it a go and enjoy the rewards that volunteering offers.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library is supporting local HSC students in very practical ways by providing access to an online resource called HSC Study Lab as well as running HSC Lockdown events at all libraries in the lead up to exams.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library and Legal Aid NSW are partnering to deliver two important presentations for Seniors during Law Week at Bega library on Friday 19 May.
Find out moreIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic and decisions made by the National Cabinet, the Bega Valley Shire Library made the sad decision to temporarily close the doors on its physical spaces around the Shire earlier this week.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library is closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on its operations, programs and public spaces, and is encouraging everyone to become familiar with its online collections.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library is participating in a project to help identify local barriers to library visits and engagement with library activities, with a short survey launched today.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Bega Valley Shire Library is offering a library delivery service in response to the extended lockdown period.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Shire Library Service has won a state award for its involvement in hosting after school workshops for young people with high functioning Autism.
Find out moreInformation to help you understand responsibilities for owner builders and licensed builders
Find out moreTiega Williams-Orr is a life coach and the founder of By Tiega, based in Bermagui.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Regional Gallery’s next exhibition Contemporising the Modern showcases 50 photographic works that speak of Australia in the 20th and early 21st centuries. These works were collected by Russell Mills and donated to the Murray Art Museum Albury, MAMA in 2015.
Find out moreThe Australian Lifeguard Service will once again be a fixture on the Shire's beaches this summer.
Find out moreThe Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) will once again be a fixture on the Shire’s beaches this summer after securing the lifeguard services contract for a further three seasons.
Find out moreInclusive arts organisation Real Art Works from Lismore has developed an exciting partnership with Sculpture Bermagui and the Bega Valley Shire Library to create a series of installations for the opening ceremony night of the sculpture festival.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library is at the forefront of an exciting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) initiative to bring a hands-on science discovery program to local preschool children.
Find out moreThe art work commissioned by Bega Valley Shire Council for Littleton Gardens, will be installed over the next few weeks adding to the anticipation around Bega’s move into spring.
Find out moreWatch the meeting as it happens!. Each Council meeting is live streamed for you to watch on your PC, tablet or mobile.
Find out moreThe exciting new inclusive play space at Ford Park, Merimbula will officially open on Friday 15 April, with fancy dress celebrations and a free BBQ starting at 11.30am.
Find out moreNews, stories and case studies from across the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreMany small businesses in the Bega Valley are using the COVID-19 crisis as an opportunity to create new products, find different ways of delivering services or adopt new technologies to keep themselves in business.
Find out moreDuring the COVID-19 isolation period, nine children across three countries (Australia, USA and Singapore) embarked on a unique and creative journey that culminated in a virtual musical called Search for the Sparkle.
Find out moreThe NSW Government has today announced two visitors to our region have tested positive to COVID-19.
Find out moreWith the Victorian school holidays coinciding with a spike in COVID-19 cases in and around Melbourne, many in the Bega Valley have expressed concern about the health risks holiday makers present locally.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE - Council is supporting the launch of the latest books in a series produced by Bermagui Public School students and staff using the local Dhurga language of the south coast region.
Find out moreEleven projects designed to restore and protect the local environment have received financial backing from Bega Valley Shire Council.
Find out moreThe environmental planning instrument which allows Council to manage the way in which land may be used and developed in the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreAdd you community event to our local events calender.
Find out moreHelp keep everyone informed on what is happening in our Shire by listing your event on the events calendar.
Find out moreFifty families from across the Bega Valley are part of a trial to test if compostable nappies and incontinence products can be added to the shire’s FOGO (Food Organics Garden Organics) bin collection service.
Find out moreYoung people in the Bega Valley can put their isolation into good use and win some great prizes for National Youth Week, with the launch of a 1-minute film competition and festival.
Find out moreLocal government operating childcare services is proving to be a major force in the education and care professions’ drive for quality with government owned and operated services far exceeding the standards delivered by private for profit services.
Find out moreThe Local Government Elections will be held on Saturday 4 December 2021.
Find out moreThey may now have returned to their own homes and councils, but the support given by local government family members who came together to back the Bega Valley community this summer will never be forgotten.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has a number of initiatives, in collaboration with the business community, designed to underpin economic recovery.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is seeing Local Government Week (3-9 August) as an opportunity to reflect on a busy and turbulent year, with Council staff and the Shire’' community facing down unprecedented challenges.
Find out moreA fascinating local link to Australia's first princess has been revealed in a book written by an author from the Bega Valley.
Find out moreSeveral communities across the Bega Valley have successfully secured funding under the Community Recovery Contribution Program and are now actively planning recovery events and projects in their community.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council's new Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) will identify how we plan for growth within our Shire that complements our unique character and landscape.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is seeking feedback from the community on the Draft Bega Valley Shire Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS).
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council swimming pool hours of operation and fees.
Find out moreFind local trades using our business directory
Find out moreThe Local Traffic Committee considers traffic management and special event proposals on local roads and reports within the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreNational Volunteers Week is upon us, an annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our region's volunteers.
Find out moreThis plan identifies the priority weeds that both Council and land managers must maintain within the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire residents and industry groups received recognition for excellence in coastal management and protections at the recent New South Wales Coastal Conference.
Find out moreThose with experience in regional tourism are encouraged to nominate for one of the paid board positions on the new body covering the region.
Find out morePambula's Longstocking Brewery owner, Peter Caldwell is not one to look a gift horse in the mouth; and when he gets that gift, he's willing to share the 'how' with fellow small businesses across the Bega Valley.
Find out moreWe know how lucky we are to live in the Bega Valley and love that so many people visit our region to enjoy its beautiful, pristine environment. Please help us keep it that way!
Find out moreLike most dogs, they are beloved family members, so when Indie the Huskie went missing from her Nowra home, her owners and three siblings were understandably upset when she didn't come home that first day.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Shire Council is holding a Love Our Lakes and Clean Up Australia Day event in Merimbula to celebrate the 30th anniversary of this important national initiative.
Find out moreMerimbula McDonald's has committed to divert its food waste from landfill through Bega Valley Shire Council's FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) for Business scheme.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has won a major organics recycling industry award for its composting, introduction to FOGO and commitment to the local community.
Find out moreSee where Council's latest major projects are up to and find out when they will be completed.
Find out moreMajor work will commence on the Candelo Pool shell on Monday, 25 November, following the recent discovery of serious defects in the structure during routine maintenance. The works, that will include repairs to the expansion joint and significant render remediation, will delay the opening of the pool now expected to be in late January ahead of the school carnival season.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE - Council is calling on residents to lay the foundations of a 30-year plan for delivering essential water and sewerage services.
Find out moreCouncil encourages members of the public/community to take the opportunity to read, examine or make a submission on information that is placed on public exhibition. Public submissions allow Council to incorporate community opinion into final decisions.
Find out moreAs we move into the warmer months, Bega Valley Shire Council is urging pool owners to make safety a priority.
Find out moreCompeting for funding opportunities for community and not-for-profit organisations can be tough and Bega Valley Shire Council’s Grant Management Officer, April Merrick, is keen to share what she knows about successfully applying for funding. Ms Merrick will be running three grant writing workshops in Bega, Bermagui and Tura over the next few months to line up with the current Mumbulla Foundation grant round (closes 27th September).
Find out moreImplementing Council’s Estuary and Coastal Management Programs.
Find out moreInformation about the management of fire-affected waste in the Bega Valley during the clean-up process.
Find out moreMarcus Callum has beaten out an outstanding collection of finalists to win the 2018 Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council maintains a number of marine facilities for fishing, boating and other water activities in idyllic locations along with a range of amenities to help residents and visitors to enjoy water and recreational activities. Make the most of our beautiful region and get out and enjoy the water!
Find out moreA marine geophysical survey will be carried out in Merimbula Bay this month (September) to further inform the Merimbula Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Upgrade and Ocean Outfall Project.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is undertaking a Marine Hydrographic Survey in the waters of Merimbula Bay as part of the planning for the Merimbula Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is allocating $60,000 to a 12-week marketing campaign to attract visitors to the area and strongly encourage a 'buy local' sentiment.
Find out moreThe future development of Eden’s Barclay Street Sportsgrounds was a key topic of discussion during last week’s Council meeting, with Councillors endorsing the masterplan for the site.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council Mayor Russell Fitzpatrick has reached out to Western Australian communities currently battling bushfires, offering support and experience drawn from Council’s own learnings in disaster response and recovery.
Find out moreFresh from a recent public forum that saw over 400 people turn out in Bega, Mayor Kristy McBain has joined more than 30 other councils from across the country in Canberra for the launch of the Cities Power Partnership.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Mayor Cr Sharon Tapscott has urged visiting Victorians and returning residents to travel home safely and with caution, following the announcement this morning that the Victorian-NSW border will close from 11.59pm on Tuesday 7 July.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Mayor Russell Fitzpatrick will officially open the Eden Fitness Trail outdoor gym on Saturday 7 November.
Find out moreBega Valley Mayor, Kristy McBain today welcomed changes to the joint Commonwealth-NSW Government package, Bushfire Affected Small Business Rebuild, for small businesses impacted by this summers’ bushfires.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Bega Valley Shire Mayor, Russell Fitzpatrick has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement the shire will come out of lockdown at 1pm today.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Community recovery and resilience has received another huge boost with yesterday’s announcement of over $38 million for projects and community building programs across the shire through Round 2 of the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Shire Mayor, Kristy McBain has been recognised as a role model in Council and the community by winning a category in the 2017 Ministers' Awards for Women in Local Government.
Find out moreAbout this time last year Bega Valley Shire Council was declared Fit for the Future by the NSW Government.
Find out moreFollowing the property losses suffered in the Numbugga area as a result of the Yankees Gap fire, the Mayoral Appeal Fund committee contacted the Australian Tax Office (ATO) to seek clarification around the potential to extend the scope of the fund.
Find out moreWith approximately $1,026,000 from the Tathra and District Bushfire Mayoral Appeal Fund already allocated through Stages 1 and 2, it is now time to move onto Stage 3 and Stage 4.
Find out moreThe Tathra and District Bushfire Mayoral Appeal Fund has passed the $1 million mark!
Find out moreCr Kristy McBain will continue as Bega Valley Shire Council's Mayor through until the next election in September 2020 after being successfully re-elected at today’s additional ordinary Council meeting.
Find out moreBega Valley Mayor Kristy McBain has today announced her intention to nominate as the Labor Candidate in the up-coming by-election for the federal seat of Eden-Monaro.
Find out moreCouncillor Kristy McBain is straight down to work as Mayor of the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreContact information for making a media enquiry or to request an interview.
Find out moreFind out what's being discussed at Council. View the agenda online and then check the outcomes via the minutes.
Find out moreFind out when the next meeting is. Check dates for the next 12 months.
Find out moreIf you're a senior person experiencing memory loss (or their carer), then the Intergenerational Community Activities project is a program for you.
Find out moreWhat you or others may experience after a crisis and support services and information.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is very appreciative of $250,000 in funding for extra counselling services aimed at residents affected by the Tathra/Reedy Swamp bushfire, announced by the Federal Government yesterday.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is offering a limited number of free introductory Mentoring Advisory Panel Institute scholarships to local small business owners, in recognition of Small Business Month (October).
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council and Regional Express airlines (Rex) have welcomed today's news that the Merimbula to Sydney air route has been deregulated by the NSW Government.
Find out moreGeneral details about Merimbula Airport including the Merimbula Airport Masterplan 2033.
Find out moreMerimbula Airport Flight Information.
Find out moreThis project is the first stage in providing infrastructure for private and commercial tenancies.
Find out moreCouncil has formally adopted an Airport Master Plan that includes the extension and upgrades of the Merimbula Airport runway and creation of a General Aviation Precinct to the Southern end of the airport.
Find out moreExtension of the Merimbula Airport Terminal.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council will continue to progress positive plans for Merimbula Airport confident in the planning, research and wide support the vision has received to date.
Find out moreThe introduction of an ALDI supermarket to the Merimbula streetscape took another huge step forward this week, with the sale of 103 & 105 – 107 Main Street officially settling.
Find out moreThis study will define the current and future flood behaviour of the catchments and will establish the basis for subsequent floodplain management activities.
Find out moreThis study and plan is being undertaken to assess options to manage the flood risk in these areas.
Find out moreThis project will look at developing a concept design to upgrade the boardwalk that provides a strong balance between visual amenity, environmental impacts and increased user demand.
Find out moreA major facility providing access to Merimbula Lake and ocean, principally for recreational boating and in-shore and off-shore recreational fishing.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council Mayor, Kristy McBain, was joined by project engineer, David Buckley, in undertaking the official duties and seeing traffic use the new Market/Monaro Street intersection for the first time this morning.
Find out moreThe next stage of the Merimbula CBD Bypass works will start on Monday 2 May 2016 with the reconstruction of the central portion of the Palmer Street Carpark.
Find out moreWith the Merimbula Lake and Back Lake Flood Study report finalised, Council is now undertaking a Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan to look at various options to reduce the risks and damages caused by flooding as identified by the Flood Study.
Find out moreThe notorious Merimbula Drive/Monaro Street intersection in Merimbula is set for a major overhaul from Tuesday, 12 June.
Find out moreThe flood study for the Merimbula Lake and Back Lake catchments has reached the end of Stage 3 for flood modelling and the draft findings are due for public exhibition later this month.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council will work with the people from the Merimbula Lake and Back Lake catchment areas to finalise the draft Merimbula Lake and Back Lake Flood Study findings.
Find out moreThis study and plan is being undertaken to assess options to manage the flood risk in these areas.
Find out moreCouncil has completed mandatory testing of the water in Merimbula Lake following the sewer leak on Monday.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council advises residents that the Merimbula Library Portal based at the Bega Valley Regional Learning Centre will close on Friday 30 June 2017.
Find out moreA forensic investigation of car parking in the Merimbula central business district (CBD) paints a clear picture for the community and Council.
Find out moreSuitable for larger boats and charter boat off-shore fishing, whale/dolphin watching and recreational boating, recreational fishing and sight-seeing.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is continuing its information tour this weekend and next to talk to the community about the Merimbula Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and Ocean Outfall Project.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is taking to the streets this weekend to talk to the community about the Merimbula Sewage Treatment Plant and Ocean Outfall Project.
Find out moreAnnotated photos and diagrams of the Merimbula Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) showing the main treatment process units and Environment Protection Licence monitoring locations.
Find out moreCouncil is working with AECOM to develop a concept design and environmental assessment for a deep ocean outfall and upgrade of the STP.
Find out moreSome frequently asked questions and answers.
Find out moreThe Merimbula STP is one of 10 that Council owns and operates to provide safe and sustainable sewerage services to the community. The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has instructed Council to upgrade the STP and construct an ocean outfall to dispose of excess treated wastewater during high rainfall periods. Upgrades to the plant will also improve the quality of its recycled water.
Find out moreAccess for smaller vessels and shallow draft boats only.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has made changes to waste collection zones for properties in the Merimbula urban area (east of Reid Street) to achieve consistency with bin collection dates.
Find out moreResidents and businesses in the Merimbula CBD and Fishpen areas will be without water overnight on Tuesday, 21 August to enable the construction of a new water pipe to the new supermarket development.
Find out moreA high tide and large swell has resulted in the temporary closure of Merimbula wharf.
Find out moreThe second stage of the Merimbula CBD By-pass will be completed in the days before Christmas, with Bega Valley Shire Council moving to make the area ready for the town’s influx of summer visitors.
Find out moreTwyford Hall is a Council owned building which is leased and managed by Twyford Hall Incorporated.
Find out moreA new micro-credit program for emerging Bega Valley businesses is looking to make its first investments.
Find out moreBega Valley Migrant and Multicultural service is there to assist new arrivals and migrants living in the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Shire’s first Minecraft Camp has left fans of the game thirsty for more.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has engaged a Contactor to lay conduit along Minyama Parade, Bega, between the Prospect Street and Maher Street intersections, opposite the Council’s Works Office.
Find out moreA free disposal service for problem household waste is hitting the road in the Bega Valley.
Find out moreThe Modification Application for the construction of a new emergency landfill cell and resource recovery sorting pad at the Central Waste Facility, has been approved, clearing the way for construction to start and for bushfire clean-up to begin in earnest.
Find out moreAcess to Bega River - principally for recreational boating, water-skiing and recreational fishing.
Find out moreRenewal of the Mogareeka car park will start on Monday May 16, with some weekday closures needed to get the job done safely and the area open to the community again as soon as possible.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is continuing its commitment to people living with a disability in our community, through a series of monthly information sessions explaining the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Find out moreThe Montreal Goldfield Management Committee is a formal committee of Council under Section 355 of the Local Government Act 1993.
Find out moreA proposal to provide a more flexible policy for the use of public space in the Bega Valley Shire is now on public exhibition.
Find out moreScientific surveys are being carried out in Merimbula Bay to inform the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and concept design for the Merimbula Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Upgrade and Ocean Outfall Project.
Find out moreIndustry accolades continue to roll in for the Bega Valley Regional Gallery (BVRG), with its strong exhibitions again being recognised.
Find out moreRehabilitation work at Kisses Lagoon in Bega continues with removal of willows and other weeds at Kisses South Lagoon and its adjoining wetland.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - The Mumbulla Foundation Community Grants open tomorrow, offering up to $2,000 for small projects and up to $9,000 for larger projects.
Find out moreThis grant is to help improve the economic, environmental, social and cultural well being of people in the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreNot-for-profit groups and small charities are encouraged to apply for a Mumbulla Foundation grant before the funding round closes this Friday 25 September.
Find out moreThe partnership between Bega Valley Shire Council and the Mumbulla Foundation will extend until at least June 2021 after the parties put pen to paper on a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) last week.
Find out moreComfortable sized space.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council's Bridge Team is carrying out concreting repair works at the Murrah Bridge which is on MR272 Bermagui to Tathra Road.
Find out moreDetails of work in the Murrah catchment.
Find out moreMurrah Hall is located on the scenic coastal road between Bermagui and Tathra in the picturesque locality of the Murrah just 15kms southeast of Bermagui. The hall provides a perfect venue for the event organiser and can cater for a wide range of events.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council acknowledges that during a 'normal' year, we would be celebrating the start of NAIDOC Week on Sunday 5 July.
Find out moreAcclaimed local author Melissa Pouliot will launch National Missing Persons Week for the Bega Valley, along with Mayor Michael Britten and Detective Sergeant Justin Marks from the Far South Coast Local Area Command.
Find out moreNational Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is delighted to be involved in a partnership that has taken out top honours for knowledge sharing at the inaugural Cities Power Partner Summit Awards.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Council’s Bushfire Recovery, Rebuilding and Resilience Program has been recognised on the national stage; announced this week as the winner of the NSW Local Government category in the Resilient Australia Awards.
Find out moreNational Sorry Day is an Australia-wide observance held on May 26 each year. This day gives people the chance to come together and share the steps towards healing for the Stolen Generations, their families and communities. Stolen generations refer to Indigenous Australians who were forcibly removed from their families and communities.
Find out moreVolunteers are the backbone of our shire and Bega Valley Shire Council would like to recognise and celebrate their valuable contribution during this year’s National Volunteer Week (17 to 23 May) by showcasing as many Volunteers In Action photos as we can muster.
Find out moreApplications are open for Bega Valley Shire Council’s National Youth Week grants and Seniors Festival grants.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council's National Youth Week grants are now open.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has continued its commitment to funding local events and activities held during next year's National Youth Week.
Find out moreCelebrations for National Youth Week began early in the Bega Valley with the launch of a Youth Mural yesterday at the Wallaga Lake community hall.
Find out moreCouncil manages over 30 areas where the community are able to relax and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of a natural landscape.
Find out moreNational Disability Insurance Scheme. We specialise in coordinating services for people living with a disability who have complex needs and want greater independence.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is continuing its commitment to people living with a disability in our community, through a series of popular monthly drop-in sessions explaining the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Find out moreThe Disability team at Bega Valley Shire Council can help community members find out about and prepare of the National Disability Insurance Scheme through monthly drop-in information sessions at Eden and Tura Marrang Libraries.
Find out moreNDIS Services First contact referral form.
Find out moreFind support for planning and building
Find out moreNethercote Hall is located on the corner of Nethercote and Black Creek Roads in the heart of the picturesque Nethercote Valley less that 10kms from Eden and 12kms from Pambula.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Fifty-one new, all-day car parks, including four accessible spaces, are available in Bega with the completion of the Plumb Motors carpark on Auckland Street.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is about to embark on an independent review of how it manages risks associated with the Shire's extensive marine infrastructure.
Find out moreA Citizenship ceremony was held today in the Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre, welcoming 30 new Australian Citizens.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council today welcomed the announcement that a new BlazeAid camp will be set up at Towamba to support bushfire affected residents in the south of the shire, and the wheels are in motion to establish an additional camp at Bemboka in the near future.
Find out moreIt's a weir that looks nothing like a weir, and it's proving to be a win win for the Shire's northern water supply and the Brogo river wildlife.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has just been advised that the New Buildings Road Bridge over the Towamba River is to be closed at short notice.
Find out moreThe future parking options of Bega's CBD will substantially increase when work begins early next year on a carpark facility on the former Plumb Motors site in Auckland Street.
Find out moreMore pieces are falling into place as part of final state government development approvals for the new emergency landfill cell and resource recovery sorting pad at the Central Waste Facility at Wanatta Lane, North Wolumla.
Find out moreA Citizenship ceremony was held on Tuesday in the Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre welcoming 9 new Australian Citizens.
Find out moreA Citizenship ceremony was held on Monday in the Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre, welcoming six new Australian Citizens.
Find out moreFriday marks a milestone in our COVID-19 and bushfire recovery experience, with a number of the health restrictions we've been living with starting to ease.
Find out moreCouncillor Sharon Tapscott was elected deputy mayor at this week's council meeting.
Find out moreSenior residents will be treated to a bonanza of activities at Shire libraries in Bega, Bermagui, Tura and Eden during the NSW Seniors Festival in April, under the theme of ‘Let’s do more together’.
Find out moreBega Park will soon be home to a sheltered barbecue area and amenities, with work already underway. These projects, which have been made possible through a $126,296 NSW Government Stronger Country Communities Fund grant, will complement the substantial upgrade to the playground that was completed in 2016.
Find out moreThe heart of Candelo has a new look and is ready for the busy, warmer months ahead.
Find out moreThe Eden community and Bega Valley Shire Council have been delighted to see progress on the long-anticipated restoration of the Hotel Australasia.
Find out moreA $153,883 grant is providing a major boost to Bega Valley Shire Council’s efforts to divert 1,000 tonnes of commercial and industrial food and garden organic waste away from landfill each year.
Find out morePeople from local towns and villages are hearing about Council’s proposed Waste Facility Consolidation and Modernisation Project at a range of information sessions running throughout October.
Find out moreA new landfill cell at the Central Waste Facility near Bega will be operational by Christmas, prompting Bega Valley Shire Council to ask for renewed thinking on the way we deal with waste.
Find out moreThe community has responded positively during the first week of the new Tura Marrang Library and Community Centre.
Find out moreAn exciting new art prize specifically for artists living and working in the Bega Valley is set to launch.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council Mayor, Cr Sharon Tapscott, has congratulated the new Member for Eden Monaro, Kristy McBain, after the Australian Electoral Commission officially declared the result of the recent by-election.
Find out moreWork on the new playground at Ford Park, Merimbula, is nearly complete.
Find out moreA new multipurpose sports hall adjacent to the Sapphire Aquatic Centre at Pambula will commence construction this month.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council’s Ageing and Disability Services team remains committed to supporting people to live at home independently, participate in the community and achieve their goals.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is the 50th Council in Australia to sign-up to a new one-stop-shop for grant funding to help local business, community groups and Council access a pool of $37.8 billion in funding opportunities nationwide.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Shire Council's small business e-newsletter is new and available to anyone with a business or with an interest in business. Free to subscribers every fortnight, Business News contains the latest local, state and national business news and information. The next issue will be distributed on Thursday.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - A new fenced playground has opened at Evans Park, Kalaru providing a much needed recreational space for the growing number of young families in the area.
Find out moreWith the COVID-19 'curve' continuing to flatten and restrictions beginning to ease as a result, the youngest in our community will soon be able to explore four exciting new playground spaces.
Find out moreKey representatives from Rural Fire Service (RFS) Far South Coast, NSW Police and Bega Valley Shire Council met last week to ensure clear messages and processes are in place in relation to the fire access track at the southern end of Mirador Estate, following questions raised by residents.
Find out moreWith the construction and commissioning of the new Nutleys Creek Reservoir now complete, Council’s Water Services Team will be putting it into service from tomorrow (Tuesday, 26 June).
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Councilors have approved a new senior management structure for the organisation, which will see it better able to meet its current and future financial constraints.
Find out more'Look inside, there's a divide' is the message on new garbage trucks in the Bega Valley.
Find out moreResidents looking to clear trees from their property now have an easier way of navigating NSW biodiversity legislation.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has completed two new walking tracks at North Tura Beach, both of which are now open to the public.
Find out moreBega Valley Regional Gallery is seeking expressions of interest from local artists, creatives, performers and musicians for its August extravaganza, ART MONTH Sapphire Coast.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has adopted three new land use planning documents that identify trends impacting our Shire and new opportunities for developers, industry and small business.
Find out moreStay across what's happening with Bushfire Recovery in the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreThe latest news from Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreCouncil news all in one place including feeds from our social media.
Find out moreNews and stories on our successful project, Nourish & Flourish, diverting food to people.
Find out moreThe first phase of Bega Valley Shire Council’s biggest consultation is coming to an end early next week with the next phase starting later in the year.
Find out moreA new Aboriginal liaison committee will enter the local scene to support the implementation of Council's Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Eden, Bega and Merrimans' Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs), as resolved by Bega Valley Shire Councillors at their meeting yesterday.
Find out moreAn Aldi supermarket is set to become part of the Merimbula streetscape after Council today formally resolved to enter into a Contract for Sale for 103 & 105 - 107 Main Street with the German giant.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - NSW Health has advised there were no detections of COVID-19 in the most recent samples from the sewage treatment plants in Eden, Bermagui, Merimbula and Bega.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has offered airlines servicing Merimbula airport an unreserved apology for an oversight that resulted in an airline passenger landing fee increase being included in Council's annual Fees and Charges document.
Find out moreCOUNCIL NEWS 2021 - Short-term rental accommodation in the Bega Valley Shire will not be capped following a Council resolution at its 30 June meeting.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council will not be reinstating any road load limits in the Candelo-Wolumla area until State Government regulations are changed.
Find out moreThe generosity of people is astounding during times of disaster and our communities have gone above and beyond to support their friends, families, neighbours, visitors, tourists and businesses as bushfires continue to burn across the Bega Valley landscape.
Find out moreDespite the long spell of dry conditions this year and forecast of a further dry El Nino period ahead, the need for water restrictions across the Shire remains unlikely this summer.
Find out moreWe all know at least one long-term volunteer in our community, neighbourhood or organisation and now's the time to consider nominating them for a Bega Valley Shire Community Service Medallion. Bega Valley Shire Council is committed to acknowledging the valuable work volunteers carry out every day throughout the Shire and nominations are now being called for the Community Service Medallion awards as a way of recognising the outstanding work of many of our unsung volunteers.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Nominations are open for Bega Valley Shire's 2022 Citizen of the Year Award, Young Citizen Award (under 25s), Senior Citizen Award (over 65s) and the Bega Valley Medallion Award.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is determined to acknowledge and honour the huge amount of work done in the Shire by volunteers.
Find out moreStage 1 of work has started to connect Bega Cheese in the North Bega area to the Council reticulated sewer system.
Find out moreThe Southern Regional Planning panel will meet on 7 December 2021 to discuss the development application for demolition of existing building and construction of a new commercial building at Quandolo Street, Pambula.
Find out moreCouncil has resolved to classify land at Kalaru as operational land in accordance with Section 34 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW).
Find out moreLearn about our campaign to keep food affordable and away from landfill.
Find out moreLearn about our campaign to keep food affordable and away from landfill.
Find out moreA State Government funded program to support and enhance the boating experience. Check out the works that will be done in our shire.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - The NSW State Coroner is conducting a series of coronial inquests and inquiries relating to the 2019 20 NSW bushfire season.
Find out moreNSW Health COVID-19, health advice and the emerging situation. (external link)
Find out moreService NSW is working in collaboration with federal, state and local government to bring together all the support and services available to help small businesses get back on their feet.
Find out morePlans to build a Bunnings store in the Bega Valley have been halted with the NSW Department of Planning and Environment rejecting an application to rezone land at Tura Beach.
Find out moreThe NSW Seniors' Festival is celebrated between Tuesday 13 and Saturday 24 April, to recognise the role seniors play and the contribution they make to our community.
Find out moreThe Royal Australian Navy has returned to Eden following assistance rendered during the 2019 bushfire crisis, to announce a ceremonial homeport relationship between NUSHIP Supply (II) and the Port of Eden.
Find out moreAn Occupation certificate is issued for a development and grants approval for the use or occupation of a building.
Find out moreSome frequently asked questions and answers.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - The NSW Government’s month-long window for community feedback on the proposed Merimbula ocean outfall pipe and sewage treatment plant upgrade, has closed.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - The results of a 10-year study into the potential impacts of developing an ocean outfall pipe at Merimbula Bay are in.
Find out moreThe old Bega Racecourse is a venue that has in the past been host to many community activities and events, and has the potential to continue to host many long established community activities and events, as well as provide a suitable space for new community endeavours to be held.
Find out moreThe Old Pambula Courthouse is located on the corner of Monaro and Toallo Streets in the tourist town of Pambula. The old Pambula Courthouse is a great venue for small meetings and seminars.
Find out moreBega Valley Council is committed to ensuring older people have the opportunity to participate in local activities and have fair access to Council and community programs.
Find out moreCouncil has moved to make changes to community services in line with state and federal government guidance about essential services; with Sapphire Aquatic Centre, including the gym, Bega Valley Regional Art Gallery and all indoor sporting facilities now closed, and the remaining five Shire swimming pools to be closed from Wednesday 25 March.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is reminding people about an online Application Tracker, allowing customers and applicants to track their Development Applications or Complying Development Certificates during the assessment process.
Find out moreIf your home is not connected to the sewer, you may have an on-site sewerage management system, such as a septic tank, composting toilet or aerated system.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council offices will close at 4.30pm on Thursday 1 April to observe public holiday closures over Easter.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council offices will close at 4.30pm tomorrow (Thursday 18 April) to observe public holiday closures over Easter.
Find out moreRegister your interest for clean up work, supply of goods or services or clean up and rebuilding of Council assets.
Find out moreRegister online if you have chemical sensitivities or if you use land for organic farming.
Find out moreCouncil is calling for people who may have chemical sensitivities or who own land that is used for organic or biodynamic farming or producing chemically sensitive produce.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is taking its first step towards the exciting FOGO waste collection that will launch later this year.
Find out moreFinancial assistance available through The Salvation Army, Vinnies and Red Cross.
Find out moreEvent organisers must gain approval from local, and sometimes state, authorities to hold public events.
Find out moreIf you’ve ever thought about where you would like your local community to be in the next 10 or 20 years then you will soon have the chance to be part of a massive effort to build a better future for the Shire.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council's Disclaimer and Privacy / Copyright statements.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council's values 'PLaCE'.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council operates four water supply systems across the shire.
Find out moreBemboka has been chosen as the location for the Shire’s newest piece of public art.
Find out moreOur outdoor swimming pool season is fast approaching, as Council staff and contractors prepare for re-opening, albeit in a COVIDSafe and slightly different way.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - With warmer weather on the way, Council’s outdoor pools in Bega, Bemboka, Candelo, Cobargo and Eden will open for the 2021–22 season next Monday (27 September). The Sapphire Aquatic Centre re-opened earlier today.
Find out moreSunday 28 March marked the last day of the shire’s 2020-2021 outdoor swimming pool season.
Find out moreIf I consider a property to be overgrown, unsafe, unhealthy how do I report to?
Find out moreWhere owner-builder work is proposed and the value of the proposed work is over $12,000, you must have completed an approved owner-builder course, or have equivalent qualifications.
Find out moreThe Companion Animals Act 1998 provides for the identification and registration of companion animals and for the duties and responsibilities of their owners. A brief outline of these responsibilities follow.
Find out moreA painting to be exhibited in the coming Flora Australis exhibition at the Bega Valley Regional Gallery has history in the area, says BVRG curator Iain Dawson.
Find out moreRemediation works to the Palestine Creek Bridge on Government Road in Eden will commence this week and are anticipated to continue for approximately eight weeks, weather permitting.
Find out moreThe toilet block in Merimbula’s Palmer Lane has received a vibrant makeover and upgrade thanks to a collaboration between Council, the Chamber of Commerce, The Disability Trust and two talented local artists.
Find out moreWith large North-East swells forecast for the weekend Bega Valley Shire Council will be removing the lower sections of the Pambula Beach assisted access path tomorrow (Friday 3 June).
Find out moreCouncil contractors will be repairing a section of the table drain on Pambula Beach Drive near Lumen Christi Catholic College from next Wednesday (10 October).
Find out moreCouncil is seeking input from the local community on its draft flood study findings for the catchment areas of the Pambula River, Pambula Lake and Yowaka River and surrounding areas.
Find out morePambula Town Hall is located on Quondola Street (Princes Highway) in the main street of the tourist town of Pambula. The hall provides a perfect venue for the event organiser and can cater for a wide range of events.
Find out moreSuitable for larger boats providing access to the Lake and ocean, principally for recreational boating and in-shore and off-shore recreational fishing.
Find out moreThe publication of the flood study findings and results for the target catchments.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has alerted local Police following the obstruction of signage at Pambula Beach.
Find out moreA young man from Pambula says his time as a School Based Trainee within Council is helping him make plans and decisions for his future. Ryan Hayden is a year 11 student at Eden Marine High School and has spent the last year working at the Bega Valley Regional Learning Centre in Merimbula.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library together with Four Winds and the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) will offer children an inspiring and creative Musical Storytime at Tura Marrang, Bermagui and Bega libraries in September.
Find out moreCouncil is looking to make improvements to parking and traffic flow at Bar Beach in Merimbula ahead of the busy summer holiday period.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is aware of the discussion taking place relating to formalised no parking arrangements along Pambula Beach Road at Pambula.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Shire Council has announced that timed parking restrictions have been reintroduced across the Shire.
Find out moreFisherman, tourists and local residents will have partial access to Tathra Wharf this weekend.
Find out moreA thriving partnership between Bega Valley Shire Council and South East Local Land Services is supercharging the Green Shoots bushfire recovery program in the Tathra area.
Find out moreA taste of Italy is coming to the Bermagui and Tura Marrang libraries next month with two free pasta making demonstrations.
Find out moreTathra residents are being asked for their view on how to spend $50,000 currently allocated to repairing the Thatchers Flat footbridge.
Find out moreInformation on what you need to do to start the repairs and rebuilding process.
Find out moreYou can pay your rates, water or debtor/inovice by phone, in person, direct debit, via B-Pay, via Post Billpay or through Centrepay.
Find out moreApply for a pension rebate on your Rates or Water.
Find out moreBega Valley Council is committed to ensuring people with a disability have the opportunity to participate in local activities and have fair access to Council and community programs.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council's Annual Report outlining a record of events and achievemnts for the last 12 months.
Find out moreJan Pearce from Debt Alleviation Services will be running a free personal budgeting workshop at Bega Library in September.
Find out moreCouncil will be carrying out intermittent works across our parklands and sporting facilities which includes the use of pesticides.
Find out moreThe plan that outlines where Council uses pesticides and how we notify the community.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Shire Citizen of the Year for 2016 is Phil Moffitt of Bega, a man with a sincere concern for the residents of the Shire, particularly the elderly.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is preparing for significant weather forecast for this weekend, laying the ground work today for Merimbula's Back Lake to open to the sea.
Find out moreFollowing recent meetings with the Cobargo community, the Bega Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund (BVCDRF) committee is moving forward with a responsive pilot scheme to test the processes around the Fund.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council's values 'PLaCE'.
Find out moreA guide to preparing and staying safe in a disaster.
Find out morePlanned pavement maintenance works are scheduled to commence Friday 19 June on select streets within Bega, North Bega, Tarraganda, Coopers Gully, Buckajo and the Brogo area.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Council has started plans to renew the iconic Merimbula Boardwalk to ensure it continues to be a key recreational and nature tourism feature of Merimbula and the Sapphire Coast.
Find out moreInformation about BAL ratings, BASIX, environment and cultural heritage assessments
Find out moreA free accredited training course for Bega Valley small business owners.
Find out moreThe process for lodging a planning application with Bega Valley Shire Council changes from 1 July 2021.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE - Development Applications (DAs) and post consent certificates will need to be lodged online through the NSW Government’s Planning Portal from 1 July 2021.
Find out moreA draft planning proposal that amends the Bega Valley Local Environmental Plan 2013 (LEP) to allow for an additional supply of residential land in Wolumla is currently on exhibition for public comment.
Find out moreA draft planning proposal to introduce an existing holdings map set and amend the Bega Valley Local Environmental Plan 2013 (LEP) is currently on exhibition for public comment.
Find out moreBalancing the financial pressures being felt across our community at this time have driven changes to a number of key Council plans.
Find out morePlant guards and timber stakes have been stolen from the Cuttagee Point re-vegetation project being undertaken by Bermagui Dune Care with assistance from Bega Valley Shire Council.
Find out moreFunding has been provided by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment's Open Space and Parklands Program.
Find out moreThis section provides information on plumbing and drainage inspections in the Bega Valley Shire Council area. Find out about the type of work that requires an inspection, when and how you should book an inspection, inspection fees, what documents you need and who you should provide them too.
Find out moreShow off your Pikachu, bring out your Lucario, let your creativity shine and test your knowledge of all things Pokémon at Bega Library's Pokémania!
Find out morePolicies express Council's position on a particular issue or subject along with delegation of authority from the General Manager/CEO to staff.
Find out moreClause 98D of the Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Amendment (Pollution Incident Response Management Plans) Regulation 2012 requires holders of environmental protection licences to make parts of their Pollution Incident Response Management Plan publicly available.
Find out moreInformation on compliance surrounding pools, spas and legislation.
Find out moreWith summer approaching, Bega Valley Shire Council is reintroducing the popular pool pass books that give swimmers the freedom to use any Council owned swimming pool.
Find out moreIf you're the owner of premises with a swimming pool or spa, you must register the pool or spa on the NSW Swimming Pool Register. Find out how to register.
Find out moreCouncil will consider a report outlining feedback on the six-pool goal of Council (adopted in 2017) and funding options through a proposed Special Rate Variation (SRV) to cover the future operation, maintenance and upgrade costs associated with the Shire's pools at its meeting next Wednesday.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley is about to recognise the contribution of one local father to World War 2.
Find out moreMedia Release: Dr Andrew Frost has been announced as the guest judge for this year’s Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award.
Find out moreInformation about assistance available to fire-affected landholders in relation to weed management and Biosecurity.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council and NSW Health are introducing a Boil Water Notice as a precautionary measure for the Brogo-Bermagui water supply system from 11pm tonight (Thursday 6 August). After this time water will be supplied from the Brogo River to replenish reservoirs and will not meet the required standards.
Find out moreFollowing another episode of heavy rain in the Shire, NSW Health has ruled against lifting of the precautionary Boil Water Notice in the Brogo Bermagui River water supply system.
Find out moreHow to gain advice from Council prior to starting your new project and how this early advice can benefit you.
Find out moreOn the back of the announcement from the National Rugby League (NRL) that this Saturday's 'Battle of the West' trial game between Penrith and Parramatta at the Bega Recreation Ground is an official sell out, we are certainly set for an exciting few days of action.
Find out moreBudgeting and things to consider before you design
Find out moreThe proposed fees and charges for the Eden Preschool and Bandara Preschool program (covering January to June 2018) have been placed on public exhibition following a resolution of Council last week.
Find out moreThe Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has granted Council permission to discharge excess treated effluent from the Merimbula Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) from the outfall on to the beach as a result of an unusually large amount of rainwater entering the sewer system.
Find out moreNot all sewerage systems are the same; it’s a message Council’s Water and Sewerage Services team are taking to some Bega Valley Shire households in a bid to avoid a sticky situation.
Find out moreWhat is a Principal Certifying Authority and how to appoint one.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Council’s Biosecurity Invasive Species officers will be inspecting rural and semi-rural properties in Buckajo for declared priority weeds from July to December this year.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is set to launch a new, consolidated 'super' procurement panel to cover all categories of civil and trade works and services, making it easier for suppliers to bid for Council work.
Find out moreCouncil seeks to work with residents and community groups on practical environmental projects and programs. Council currently invests significant resources into protecting our unique natural environment through a number of avenues including an Environment Levy. Part of this levy provides community groups throughout the Shire with an opportunity to obtain funding to complete community environmental projects. Additionally, Council encourages residents to take part in local environmental activities which are a great way to meet people, be healthy and improve and protect our environment.
Find out moreThe Police investigation in relation to the recent destruction of trees in Littleton Gardens, Bega is progressing.
Find out moreProperty addressing is a simple and permanent means of identifying, locating and addressing properties in rural areas.
Find out moreA proposal for a major overhaul of Bega Valley waste services will create new employment opportunities, stimulate the local economy, extend the life of landfill and meet national waste diversion targets.
Find out moreA list of publications and an indication of where you can view or how you gain a copy.
Find out moreIf you would like to address the Council on any matter you need to submit a request to address the Council.
Find out morePublic fund rules for the Bega Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund.
Find out moreUnder the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act), all government agencies, including Council, must disclose or release information unless there is an overriding public interest against disclosure. When deciding whether to release information, staff must weigh the factors in favour of disclosure against the public interest factors against disclosure.
Find out moreUse of Public Land guidelines and application forms.
Find out moreIn the months ahead Bega Valley Shire Council will be auditing public lands for un-authorised usage including outdoor dining furniture, signs and advertisements.
Find out moreInformation on Public Liability Protection, Building Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance for hiring and use of Council facilities.
Find out moreGeneral terms and conditions for the supply of goods and services.
Find out moreQuaama Hall is located on Cobargo Street in the township of Quaama (500m off the Princes Highway) approximately 30kms north of Bega.
Find out moreSuitable for larger boats providing ocean access for vessels of all sizes, principally for in-shore and off-shore recreational fishing, recreational boating and sailing.
Find out morePrimarily used as a fishing platform, and overflow berthing when the boat ramp pontoon is very congested during the summer/tourist/holiday peak.
Find out moreUpgrade current pontoon to include an extension to the finger pontoon jetty and the decommissioning of the original timber jetty as a mooring location.
Find out moreRepair works are underway at Quarantine Bay following the East Coast Low over the weekend of June 4,5 and 6.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE - Council's General Manager, Leanne Barnes has been recognised for outstanding public service to local government with a Public Service Medal in the Queen's Birthday 2021 Honours List.
Find out moreQuestacon is coming to the Bega library as part of the Regional Innovation Week in the Bega Valley Shire that runs from 27 April to 3 May.
Find out moreA list of links to our most popular pages and useful information.
Find out moreTura Marrang Quilters is a newly formed group of patchwork and quilting lovers who have decided to make the Tura Marrang Library and Community Centre their home base.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council will soon commence the annual wild rabbit control program with the release of calicivirus RHDV K5, beginning Monday March 6 2017.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has partnered with South East Local Land Services (LLS) and landholders in a successful rabbit control project that focused on some key locations across the Shire.
Find out moreA partnership between Bega Valley Shire Council and South East Local Land Services (LLS) will see a rabbit control trial undertaken at Merimbula’s Short Point next week.
Find out moreCouncil is to take advantage of the current absence of holidaymakers and the temporary closure of the nearby caravan park and cabins to conduct a rabbit shooting trial at Merimbula's Short Point reserve.
Find out moreNSW Maritime Services have praised Bega Valley Shire Council's Rangers after a dumping event on private land was met with a "swift and professional response" in Bermagui recently.
Find out moreUsers of lakes and lagoons north of Tathra will soon be able to have their say on the latest stage of the Rapid Catchment Assessment project.
Find out moreThe culmination of an extensive study and consultation into the health of three Bega Valley Shire estuaries is now open for public comment on Council’s website.
Find out moreCouncil introduces a suite of measures to further support our community.
Find out moreThis week, Bega Valley Shire residents will receive their fourth Rates Instalment notice.
Find out moreEverything you need to know about your rates, including how to pay rates, how rates are calculated and used, FAQs and changing your address or property ownership.
Find out moreQuestions and answers about rates and charges.
Find out moreFind the forms you need to make payments to Council and to tell us about changes to your details.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is pleased that our NSW State Government partners (through Services NSW) have completed payment of the third and fourth quarter rates for all properties destroyed in the summer's bushfire crisis.
Find out moreBandara Children's Services in Bega turned a vibrant shade of pink on Friday, thanks to educator Daryl Kelland.
Find out moreOver 6000 customers will benefit from a $50 rebate (equivalent to approximately 16,500L) when they receive their quarterly water notices over the coming week.
Find out moreInformation on what you need to do to start the repairs and rebuilding process.
Find out moreA checklist and guide to preparing your Development Application
Find out moreCouncil staff are putting the finishing touches on the playing surface and surrounds at the Bega Recreation Ground ahead of the Group 16 Rugby League grand finals this Sunday.
Find out moreTurn surplus food into culinary delights with our range of delicious recipes.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is moving ahead with opportunities that shine a light on the contribution volunteers make to their local communities.
Find out moreCoping with trauma and recognising the different phases that you may experience. Insights from Anne Leadbeater.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Recovery Action Plan outlines the priorities of the Bega Valley Local Recovery Committee and each of the seven Subcommittes.
Find out moreNo matter how big or small your business, the weight of keeping it viable and profitable through drought, bushfires, floods and then COVID-19 hits hard financially, as well as emotionally and mentally.
Find out moreThe Tathra and District Recovery and Resilience Grants Program is now open.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley's Bushfire Recovery Centre is open and located in the Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre.
Find out moreCheck in with each other and share information about bushfire recovery.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is moving into a new phase of bushfire recovery meetings with our community.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Recovery Support Service (BVRSS) will continue to support those impacted by the Black Summer Fires until at least December 2021, after the Australian and NSW Governments extended funding for services across the state.
Find out moreWhile Council continues to manage the aftermath of the bushfire disaster and look to the recovery and rebuilding that stands before us, our Recreation and Natural Assets team is continuing to progress the delivery of some long-awaited capital projects.
Find out moreAn increase in contamination of recycled materials at the ACT Materials Recycling Facility has prompted Bega Valley Shire Council to join forces with ten other councils to help people update their recycling habits.
Find out moreWhat you can and cannot put in your yellow lid recycling bin and how to recycle other house hole items.
Find out moreThis Strategy focusses on addressing the increasing pressure on our landfill.
Find out moreWatch the Video: The kids of the Bega Valley tell us why we need FOGO (with a little help from Costa!)
Find out moreToday marks the third anniversary of the Tathra and Reedy Swamp bushfires.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council’s Expression of Interest to the 2017 round of the NSW Regional Cultural Fund has not progressed; however planning for a new purpose built regional art gallery for the Shire will continue in 2018.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Council will go out to tender for the Bega Valley Regional Gallery redevelopment and expansion at its current site in the first half of August.
Find out moreBega Valley Regional Gallery is proud to host multi award-winning glass sculptor, Clare Belfrage who's national and international career spans almost three decades.
Find out moreBRVG: PORT, Bega Valley Regional Gallery's latest pop-up exhibition space at the Eden Welcome Centre will feature its First Nations collection, Nhawandyi/Nanda Beeyaa: I see you, killer whale from 30 April to 17 September.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is proud to support Australia’s first Regional Innovation Week.
Find out moreBega Valley Regional Learning Centre (BVRLC) is excited to become the new base of the South Coast Careers College/Adult Ed.
Find out moreThe South East and Tablelands Regional Plan will chart the course for future generations across the Canberra Region.
Find out moreRetail Revamp visual merchandising expert, Carol Bagaric will be back in the Shire next week to help rejuvenate and revitalise Bega Valley retail businesses, with two free workshops on offer.
Find out moreEnjoy the convenience of receiving, viewing and printing your rate and instalment notices via email.
Find out moreAll dogs and cats born after the 30th June 1999 must be microchipped prior to a change of ownership or before the animal is 12 weeks old, whichever comes first and registered at six months of age.
Find out moreRegister your interest for Nourish & Flourish and we will put you in contact with your local food pantry.
Find out moreGreen-thumbed kids from schools across the Bega Valley Shire are getting involved in a community project to regenerate bushfire impacted gardens.
Find out moreids from some of our local schools have been hard at work giving bushfire impacted gardens a chance to grow new shoots.
Find out moreWith motorists adapting to a new flow of traffic through the Merimbula CBD, Council is keen to offer some advice and direction.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is about to remove items from the playground in Charles Izzard Reserve on Francis Hollis Drive, Tathra.
Find out moreA major renewal of Council’s sewage pumpstations is underway as part of a commitment to maintain assets and keep sewage where it is supposed to be.
Find out moreIncreasingly it seems we are living as part of a throw-away society strongly influenced and driven by consumerism. This National Volunteers Week we celebrate a band of local volunteers who are bucking the trend; painstakingly fixing what would otherwise be discarded.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is planning for repair works to begin on Tathra Wharf despite a lack of clarity around funding the works.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is forging ahead with vital repair works to the Tathra Wharf following significant damage caused during June’s major storm.
Find out moreThe Dr Evershed Memorial Clock in Bega is undergoing significant repairs to its mechanised master clock system.
Find out moreA string of break-ins and thefts at Council-owned facilities could lead to heightened security measures, including the end of cash payments at the shire’s tips.
Find out moreComplete the form on this page if your pet is missing, or contact Bega Valley Shire Council on 6499 2222, office hours are from 9:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire residents can report issues instantly to Council through the free iPhone and Android smartphone app, Snap Send Solve.
Find out moreClub Grants method required for reporting and accountability on funding received.
Find out moreIf you wish to address the Council on matter that is in the agenda your request must be in writing and be received eight (8) days prior to the meeting. You can use our online form to make your request.
Find out moreFrom waste to commodity.
Find out moreRelated information on the Merimbula Sewerage Treatment Plant and Outfall.
Find out moreHelping Council's across Australia with everything waste.
Find out moreThe ongoing effort to restore the natural areas in and around Tathra that were adversely impacted by the March bushfire continues.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is excited to be partnering with the Merimbula Chamber of Commerce to bring the magic of visual merchandising guru, Carol Bagaric, to the retail communities of Merimbula and Eden next Wednesday and Thursday (23 and 24 October).
Find out moreSome frequently asked questions and answers.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council's Revenue Policy explaining the Rates and Charges that apply to land owned by you.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE - A project to restore and revitalise key infrastructure following the Black Summer bushfires has been completed at the Cobargo Cemetery.
Find out moreIn an effort to assist with access to the Bega Valley following the Tathra bushfire disaster, Regional Express (REX) has announced additional flights for this week.
Find out moreWallagoot Lane will be closed to all traffic at the Richies Lagoon bridge between 9am and 4pm from Tuesday, 9 January through to Friday, 2 February 2018 (excluding the weekends and public holidays).
Find out moreA tool to help you assess the risk for your event.
Find out moreCouncil has a Floodplain Risk Management Focus Group to provide a consultative and advisory mechanism.
Find out moreLocal road closures within Bega Valley Shire. These are Council managed roads only. For Highways visit RTA Live Traffic.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Motorists moving around the Merimbula CBD will soon be enjoying improved road surfaces, with Council set to undertake some major upgrades in the coming weeks.
Find out moreThe shire's essential transport infrastructure which provides access and enables the efficient movement of people and goods within and through the Shire.
Find out moreRoad resurfacing works will commence in Merimbula from Monday 16 May.
Find out morePalmers Carpark and sections of Park Street and Palmers Lane, Merimbula will be closed on Monday 25 July for road resurfacing works.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council and South East Local Land Services (LLS) have worked in partnership to complete portions of seal upgrades to a number of roads within the Wapengo Lake and Yowaka River catchments, achieving water quality, social and infrastructure outcomes for the community.
Find out moreBlanchards Road, Brogo, is partially closed to traffic due to a hole in the road that has exposed a pipe, about three kilometres from the intersection with the Princes Highway.
Find out moreRoad works on William and Sharpe Streets, Candelo, will occur from 30 March to 13 May 2016.
Find out moreSealing works will carried out on three Shire roads this weekend.
Find out moreCouncil's roads resealing program will be the direct beneficiary of an internal organisational restructure underway at Bega Valley Shire Council.
Find out moreCouncil maintains and delivers over 1,420km of roads, 61km of footpaths and 9km of cycles.
Find out moreCouncil’s roadside vegetation clean-up program is making real progress across the shire, with many kilometres of burnt vegetation being cleared from the sides of council-managed and Crown roads as part of the overall, ongoing bushfire recovery clean-up.
Find out moreRoadside and public land weed control program from 1 October 2021 to 31 May 2022.
Find out moreRocky Hall Hall is located on Big Jack Mountain Road by the scenic Towamba River in the isolated country locality of Rocky Hall, approximately 60kms west of Pambula.
Find out moreCouncil thanks the Rotary Clubs of Merimbula, Pambula and Bega for their generosity with funds and hard labour, on the completion of the Kiah pavilion project.
Find out moreEnforced regulations - Council has a variety of authorised officers who will enforce the provisions of the Companion Animals Act 1998 and Companion Animals Regulation 1999.
Find out moreThe proposed extension to the Merimbula Airport runway has taken a significant step forward with the Development Application, including a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), on public exhibition from today.
Find out moreBin collection for 1,100 rural properties.
Find out moreThroughout the first few weeks of January, Merimbula and Bega townships experienced waves of people coming and going, and coming again, as bushfire alert levels fluctuated from Advice, to Watch and Act, to Emergency and back again - Councillors Russell Fitzpatrick and Liz Seckold both know how hard it is to pack up and leave your home in an emergency.
Find out moreMake sure you are not working with hazardous material and that you put safety first.
Find out moreIf you're selling or purchasing a property with a swimming pool, read our summary of rules for contracts of sale and rental, and tips for vendors and prospective buyers.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council, along with Friends of Bermagui Saltmarsh and Shorebirds, Envite, and the Atlas of Life in the Coastal Wilderness, are holding a Coastal Saltmarsh discovery workshop on Wednesday 27 June.
Find out moreIndoor heated pool, located in Pambula Beach.
Find out moreDue to storm damage, the Sapphire Aquatic Centre, including the gym and child minding room, is closed effective immediately.
Find out moreSapphire Aquatic Centre swimming pools will be closed for a three week maintenance period during the July school holidays, from Monday 8 July to Sunday 28 July 2019.
Find out moreThe Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) estimates 13 people were prevented from drowning on Sapphire Coast beaches during the summer of 2016/17.
Find out moreThe Sapphire Coast stood tall at last night's gala awards presentation for the region's tourism operators.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library has two Save Power Kits for loan to library members, to help reduce power bills, make homes more energy efficient and reduce energy impact on the environment.
Find out moreThe community is invited to see firsthand the potential offered by the Bega Valley Learning Centre in Merimbula.
Find out moreTips for saving water at home and at work.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library invites children of all ages to scamper on down to their local library for National Simultaneous Storytime on Wednesday 23 May.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is calling on young local women to apply for one of five Young Women's Scholarships worth $500 each, in acknowledgement of International Women's Day (IWD) 2019.
Find out moreInspiring young women from the Bega Valley Shire are being asked to challenge barriers in time for the International Women’s Day scholarships opening to applicants later this month.
Find out moreTo acknowledge International Women's Day 2020, Bega Valley Bega Valley Shire Council is calling on young women living in the Shire to apply for Young Women’s Scholarships worth up to $500 each.
Find out moreConscious of the upcoming school holiday break and the need to present fun activities for the kids, some of our more popular attractions have some great offers, either on site or online, depending on their COVID-19 restriction requirements.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library is offering a range of exciting school holiday activities during the April school holidays and Youth Week.
Find out moreThroughout November and December, the annual School Swimming and Water Safety programs will be conducted at swimming pools across the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreThe 'Science and Engineering Challenge' from the University of Newcastle is coming to the Bega Valley for the first time.
Find out moreThe upgrade and sealing of the Towamba and Burragate roads is progressing well, with the first coating of stone and bitumen currently being laid.
Find out moreSealing works for Mogareeka car park in Tathra will be carried out on Tuesday and Wednesday, 7 and 8 June 2016, causing closure of car park from 6am on Tuesday until 6pm on Wednesday.
Find out moreWork has recommenced on the Towamba and Burragate roads to seal the five remaining unsealed sections.
Find out moreThe aim of the Project is to seal 7kms on West Kameruka Road.
Find out moreFeedback - Can't find what you're looking for? Let us know by filling in our online form.
Find out moreThe 2016-2017 Outdoor Swimming Pool Season will draw to a close on Friday 31 March.
Find out moreThere’s further action on securing the ongoing waste disposal needs of the shire, with construction of the second landfill cell at the Wanatta Lane Central Waste Facility nearing completion.
Find out moreSection 138 of the NSW Roads Act requires that all activities undertaken within Council's road reserve be approved by Council prior to the activities being undertaken.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library is seeking expressions of interest from Shire residents for a trial service called Library Link, which will deliver library materials to people in their homes or via village-based pick-up points.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE - Moves are underway to determine the next chapter of FOGO, with the popular organics processing service outgrowing its home at the Merimbula waste transfer station.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Shire Library Service will complete its line-up of self-checkout technology next week with new self-service machines to be installed in the Eden and Bermagui libraries.
Find out moreThe General Manager is supported in the role by four group managers and an executive manager. These managers report to the General Manager and form the Leadership and Executive Group.
Find out moreThere's lots happening across the whole Shire for Seniors Festival 2020. Here are the events proudly supported by the Bega Valley Shire Council's community grants program.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is offering grants of up to $1,000 for community groups interested in running events as part of the 2017 NSW Seniors Festival.
Find out moreSenior members of our community have attended several events this week to celebrate the start of NSW Seniors Festival, funded by the Bega Valley Shire Council.
Find out moreInformation on service interruptions and works being carried out in the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreRecent Sydney based media coverage around zoning matters in the Bega Valley Shire does a disservice to the community and those seeking clarity.
Find out moreSewage is water-borne waste, in solution or suspension, generated by a community and is also known as wastewater. It is produced by people in residential, commercial, institutional, municipal and industrial premises.
Find out moreCommunity members with an interest in the Merimbula Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Upgrade and Ocean Outfall project are invited to attend information sessions being held in Merimbula this weekend.
Find out moreThe main reasons for treating sewage are to protect public health as swage contains bacteria, viruses and protozoa in very high numbers. Some of these can be pathogenic (disease or illness causing) to humans. It also help protect the environment in general.
Find out moreEffluent quality at EPA licensed sewage treatment plants and annotated photographs showing the main treatment process units and Environment Protection Licence monitoring locations for each sewage treatment plant.
Find out moreTathra residents are being asked to take some simple steps in preparation for sewer jetting taking place in the area this week and next week.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Bega residents are being asked to take some simple steps in preparation for sewer jetting starting in the area next week.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Bega residents west of Gipps Street are being asked to take some simple steps in preparation for sewer jetting starting in the area next week.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE - Eden residents are being asked to take some simple steps in preparation for sewer jetting starting in the area next week.
Find out moreCouncil is working with all relevant agencies and a mandated 21-day fishing closure has been invoked by the Safe Food Authority for Merimbula Lake, after a sewer leak was detected in Merimbula yesterday.
Find out moreOwners of properties with a connection to a Council sewerage system are required to pay sewerage charges and fees. Sewerage charge and fee income is required to pay for operating expenses, infrastructure maintenance, renewal and new infrastructure expenses, principle and interest on loans. General rates income is not used for sewerage services.
Find out moreSewerage infrastructure in the Bega Valley Shire and what it consists of.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of sewerage services to the community. Council collects sewage and liquid trade waste from customers and transports it to where it is treated and then disposes of it or recycles it.
Find out moreSewerage systems and the towns and localities they service.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library is celebrating International Women's Day this year with an evening of true and personal storytelling and live music.
Find out moreThis summer, Red Cross volunteers across NSW have been on the ground, helping at evacuation centres, offering people emotional support and participating in recovery efforts. Councillor Sharon Tapscott is one of those Red Cross volunteers. Her story is one that might be familiar.
Find out moreA drive to extend the focus of Australia’s annual clean-up day is taking place in the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreNSW Back to Business Week is underway with Bega Valley Shire Council coordinating a not-to-be-missed FREE business mentoring event this Thursday (March 2) night in Merimbula.
Find out moreInformation about the Shires 13 cemeteries including information on burials and reservations.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire beaches returned a great overall result in the 2019-2020 summer Beachwatch State of the Beaches report released last week, with 100% of our beaches graded ‘good’ or ‘very good’.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council’s dedicated emergency and restorations works team oversaw repairs to damaged transport infrastructure and other public assets valued at more than $30 million in 2020.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Shire has welcomed its sister city friends from Littleton, Colorado, with a civic dinner at the new Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre.
Find out moreLibrary services in the Shire are expanding to include the Tura Marrang Library and Community Centre which will officially open on Saturday 25 June.
Find out moreAn event to be held at Bega's Littleton Gardens in June will acknowledge the plight of people seeking asylum from conflict and disaster while celebrating the Shire's official position as a safe zone for refugees.
Find out moreBega's network of shared pathways is about to grow with Bega Valley Shire Council and NSW Roads and Maritime (RMS) partnering on a project that will open new travel and fitness options for residents and visitors.
Find out moreCouncillors today voted to undertake a comprehensive shire-wide survey regarding the addition of fluoride to the Tantawanglo-Kiah and Brogo-Bermagui water supplies.
Find out moreSydney artist Sally Robinson has won the 2016 Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award with an acrylic on canvas of Ella Rubeli, a double Walkely Award winning photo journalist, a filmmaker, artist and writer.
Find out moreThe finalists for the 2016 Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award in the Bega Valley Regional Gallery have been chosen by a special selection panel.
Find out moreSydney artist Sally Robinson has visited the Bega Valley Regional Gallery to inspect the works of fellow finalists in the 2016 Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award.
Find out moreAn update on the local Easter trading laws from Mayor, Michael Britten.
Find out moreWork is underway at Short Point, Merimbula to restore native vegetation and construct a formal walking track.
Find out moreCouncil's urban maintenance crews have been undertaking sign renewal across the shire on urban, rural and regional roads.
Find out moreOur Environmental Education Officer, Natalie Ryan, would like your help with collecting 'signs of wildlife' for some tactile education kits she's developing for Science Week (16th August).
Find out moreA new pavilion and amenities building at Eden's Barclay Street Sports Complex will be constructed in the north eastern section of the site, after Councillors endorsed the recommended location at their meeting yesterday.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council resolved to install the ‘Landed’ sculpture in Bemboka's Memorial Park following consultation and feedback from the community.
Find out moreAn A-Z map of Bega Valley Shire Council's website.
Find out moreThe ongoing management and maintenance of the Tura Head Coastal Reserve (The Point) and Dolphin Cove Reserve are the subject of a site management plan that has been completed by Bega Valley Shire Council.
Find out moreA Bega Valley Shire Council campaign to encourage soft plastics recycling will give five winning schools a prize containing thousands of plastic bags in disguise!
Find out moreThe Public Health Act 2010 and Public Health Regulation 2012 regulates body decorating and grooming practices carried out by people who are not registered as health professionals.
Find out moreThe Tantawangalo community now have full access to Slaters Lane after Council reopened Slaters Bridge earlier this week.
Find out moreThe support available to the local business community was the topic of two NSW Government small business bushfire assistance meetings held in Bega and Eden last week.
Find out moreFunding is available on a dollar for dollar basis to assist heritage property owners to carry out works to support conservation.
Find out moreIn line with Council's ongoing commitment to consistently assess traffic flows and the provision of parking across the Shire, specialist supplier, Smart Parking Australia, has been engaged to supply and install a system to provide ongoing monitoring of parking in Park Street, Merimbula.
Find out moreSocial Planning is planning to improve the wellbeing and quality of life in local communities.
Find out moreCouncil is a key custodian and stakeholder in environmental management throughout the Shire through its legislated responsibilities, landholder and community representative. The Bega Valley Shire community values its pristine environment and takes an active role in preserving and protecting our natural assets. To support the understanding of our environment, Council has produced and participated in the development of the State of Environment Report for the Shire since 2000.
Find out moreThis program identifies weed risks at all levels and acts to effectively manage those risks.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE: A new water fill station is up and running in South Pambula, ready to provide water in drier times.
Find out moreAngelica Vega Labrana returns to Bega Library in August to give people the opportunity to practise their Spanish language skills in an open and friendly environment.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Bega Valley Shire Library is recognising the important role speech pathologists play in children's language and literacy development through two Speechie Talks this month.
Find out moreFollowing on from the successful Pathway Home workshops and drop-in sessions last month, Bega Valley Shire Council is holding a similar event, with a twist.
Find out moreThe collective preparedness of the Bega community to take advantage of new business opportunities will be strengthened by this week’s launch of the Future Towns project.
Find out moreIndividuals and groups with an interest in community sport and recreation facilities are encouraged to provide their feedback on the concept design for an upgraded Bega Sporting Complex Building. This public consultation phase represents another key step forward for the project and follows on from Council working closely with Cox Architecture and a stakeholder group of site users over recent months.
Find out moreThree days of sunshine have been welcomed by crews at Bega Valley Shire Council, keen to get the region’s sporting and recreation facilities ready for action again.
Find out moreCasual booking form for sportsground within the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreSeasonal booking form for sportsground within the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreSportsgrounds within the Bega Valley Shire. Sportsgrounds can be booked for seasonal and casual use.
Find out moreSportsground Advisory Committee comprises of representatives from each of the individual sportsground site committees and a Councillor who chairs the meeting.
Find out moreHerbicide and pesticide spraying will be undertaken at the majority of the area's sportsgrounds this week as Bega Valley Shire Council commences a renovation program.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library has a 'spring-loaded' program of school holiday activities lined up to keep children and teenagers happy these holidays.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire landholders are invited to take part in innovative weeds research that could help track and treat St John's Wort in the long run.
Find out moreA successful information session was held last night in the Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre for people considering standing for Council.
Find out moreThe Sapphire Coast - Start Feeling It! campaign has been launched, to reinvigorate our vital tourism economy. It draws on the memories and feel of a great Australian road trip and unearths new destination stories.
Find out moreFloodplain Management is administered through the NSW Government’s Floodplain Management Program.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is urging the public to keep out of our waterways, with the heavy rain of the last few days impacting on the water quality in our rivers and estuaries and at the beaches.
Find out moreCommunity Lead for Bega Valley's FREE virtual Business Support Drop-In Centre, Steve Millott helped owner of The Country K9 Parlour, Sharleen Salter do something she would never have been able to do on her own - secure a bushfire recovery grant.
Find out moreMany of those at the centre of our region's bushfire recovery effort have responded to the opportunity to make their individual needs known.
Find out moreThere is still time to nominate a local volunteer for the amazing work they do in the community, with the deadline for the Bega Valley Medallion Award coming up on Monday 6 March.
Find out moreThe bushfire recovery needs of our region are broad and deep. Recognising the impact those flames have had on lives, the environment and the economy, Bega Valley Shire Council is keen to highlight the stories of those living with the aftermath. Stories have power and we hope these case studies will help deliver assistance and change.
Find out moreTom and Joscelin McMillan aren't misled by the green grass that's sprung up on the property they lease east of Bemboka, where they live with their young family and run their business, Bega Valley Eggs. They know that green grass alone won’t restore their business to where it was before the bushfires began.
Find out moreAfter crunching trading figures comparing December 2019 to February 2020 with the year before, Greg and Kerry McKay of the Big4 Tathra Beach Holiday Park are quite sure they will not recover lost revenue caused by the summer bushfires.
Find out moreCommunities throughout the Bega Valley have endured so much over the past few months. Each person's journey through recovery and rebuilding is unique. Sadly, the well known and loved Bikram Yoga Studio in Cobargo needs rebuilding after it was destroyed during the New Year's Eve bushfire.
Find out moreWhen Maddy Barry talks about the Summer Bushfires, her focus is mostly on family, the RFS and her community in Bermagui – not how much money her business lost during what should have been the busiest two weeks of the year.
Find out moreEden Sea Farms was established over two decades ago, farming the nutrient rich waters of Twofold Bay, a marine environment that fosters the fast growth of mussels of exceptional quality.
Find out moreWork has commenced to repair damage sustained by Council's Leisure and Recreation assets in the June 2016 East Coast Low storm event.
Find out moreWhat is stormwater, its management and pollution impacts.
Find out moreA CCTV camera inspection program, targeting sections of Bega Valley Shire Council’s stormwater network will start in May.
Find out moreA CCTV inspection program, targeting sections of Bega Valley Shire Council’s stormwater network is commencing this week
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is seeking feedback from the community on several key strategic planning documents that are now on exhibition.
Find out moreA strategic plan for the Bega Valley Regional Gallery until 2020 has been adopted by the Bega Valley Shire Council.
Find out morePlans, policies and strategies guiding development within the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreThe popular on-demand film streaming service, hoopla digital, is available for free at Bega Valley Shire Library.
Find out moreBy reporting broken or faulty streetlights you are helping to create and maintain a street lighting system that is reliable, energy efficient and safer for your community.
Find out moreBega library's annual HSC Lockdown event has proved so beneficial to local year 12 students, that Eden and Bermagui libraries will also offer HSC Lockdowns this year, prior to HSC exams.
Find out moreA Subdivision Certificate certifies that the plan of subdivision has been completed in accordance with relevant development consent conditions or Complying Development Certificate.
Find out moreA Subdivision Works Certificate certifies that subdivision work will be completed in accordance with specified plans and specifications will comply with any requirements in the regulations.
Find out moreSubscribe and receive Bega Valley Together, Council's fortnightly newsletter as an email.
Find out moreA pilot scheme completed early this month in Cobargo has resulted in 56 successful applications for bushfire relief funding through the Bega Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund (BVCDRF)
Find out moreIf you have a suggestion on how Council might do things better, tell us about it with our online suggestion form.
Find out moreBega Valley Suicide Prevention Action Network aims to raise community awareness and open conversation around suicide & mental health.
Find out moreThe chance to win an iPad will keep children and teens reading this summer with the Bega Valley Shire Library's Summer Reading Club.
Find out moreCouncil is hosting Summer Splash, with a number of fun activities for young people at our local swimming pools over the next two weeks, so they can relax and enjoy themselves.
Find out moreSunSPoT helps home and building owners discover the savings they can make with solar power.
Find out moreLibraries across the Shire have summer holidays sewn up with the return of the popular Summer Reading Club.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Council has unanimously agreed to extend support for residents who lost their homes in the Black Summer bushfires, allowing residents to stay on their land in temporary accommodation for another two years under certain conditions.
Find out moreThe tourism industry and how growth can be supported and streamlined was the focus of a workshop in Nowra this week. Bega Valley Shire Council was represented by the Mayor Cr Russell Fitzpatrick and General Manager Leanne Barnes, where they were joined by colleagues from the Eurobodalla, Shoalhaven and Kiama Councils and heard from the NSW Tourism Minister, the Hon Stuart Ayres, Minister for Local Government, The Hon Shelley Hancock, and representatives from Destination NSW.
Find out moreCommunity Waste Assistance and Environmental Grants are available to support innovative resource recovery and protect our natural environment.
Find out moreFor many in our community it is the pristine natural environment that provides a real sense of place in the Valley and it is our local volunteers and community groups that in so many cases drive projects focused on enhancing what we are so lucky to have.
Find out moreThis certificate is required when buy, selling or leasing a property that has a swimming pool or spa, apply online.
Find out moreAn average of 10 children under five drown each year in backyard swimming pools across Australia. See the latest safety practices to prevent drowning and pool injuries.
Find out moreInformation about pool fencing laws, pool registration, pool safety, and pool notices in property sale and tenancy agreements.
Find out moreInformation about local swimming pools, opening times and the different services our pools offer.
Find out moreThe aim is to provide a fit for purpose six pool aquatic strategy that gives direction to maintain the shires six existing swimming pools.
Find out moreThe two sessions of this year's Sydney Writers' Festival will be livestreamed from the Regional Learning Centre in Merimbula on Saturday 1 May.
Find out moreFanatics, beginners and everyone in between will gather at the Murrah Hall from 10.00am this Saturday 19 October for Synth Surfers, the Bega Valley's very first synth festival.
Find out moreIf you’re keen to get exploring again after a wild and stormy start to August, you may find some unwelcome additions to the beaches you know and love.
Find out moreIf you’d like to help build an understanding of local skills shortages then now is a good time to take part in the South Coast Skills Audit run by Regional Development Australia.
Find out more'Talk Soon. Talk Often' is a new book available at all Shire libraries that gives parents ideas on how to talk to their children about sex.
Find out moreThe absolute importance of cemeteries to communities can never be underestimated. They represent the final resting place for our loved ones, hold deep historical connections, provide important snapshots into the past and connect families. With this in mind, Bega Valley Shire Council is wholeheartedly committed to the ongoing preservation and improvement of the Shire's 14 cemeteries. A key step in doing this effectively is the development of a strategic plan to guide their overall management; giving consideration to cultural and religious issues.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is seeking feedback from the community on the future of our public pools across the Shire.
Find out moreThe South Coast History Society will launch the October-November issue of the popular local history magazine Recollections with a 'Talking History' morning tea at Tura Marrang Library on Friday, 27 September at 10.00am.
Find out moreTanja Hall is located on Barrabooka Road next to the Tanja Primary School in the coastal locality of Tanja, which is situated approximately 10kms north of Tathra on the coastal scenic road to Bermagui. The hall provides a perfect venue for the event organiser and can cater for a wide range of events.
Find out moreInformation about the Tantawanglo - Kiah water supply system, which is the largest system in the Shire.
Find out moreToday's extraordinary meeting of Bega Valley Shire Council has elected Cr Sharon Tapscott as Mayor with Cr Russell Fitzpatrick appointed Deputy Mayor.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Mayor Sharon Tapscott has voiced her disappointment about the Target Country closures announced late last week, a move which directly impacts the Merimbula and Bega stores.
Find out moreTarraganda Hall is located on Tarraganda Lane just 3kms east of Bega.
Find out moreThis Wednesday marks two years since fire moved through the communities of Reedy Swamp, Vimy Ridge, and Tathra.
Find out moreUpgrade Lot Stafford Playground to be an all-inclusive play space.
Find out moreTathra Hall is centrally located at the topside of the coastal town of Tathra on the corner of Bega and Beach Streets. Tathra is approximately 15 kilometres to the east of Bega, at the southern end of the spectacular Mimosa Rocks National Park and just to the north of the equally beguiling Bournda National Park. This venue can cater for a whole range of events.
Find out moreMembers of the Tathra community have come together in a bid to restore the Thatchers Flat footbridge destroyed during last year's East Coast low.
Find out moreAnnotated photos and diagrams of the Tathra Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) showing the main treatment process units and Environment Protection Licence monitoring locations.
Find out moreCouncil has partnered with Fortem Australia and COORDINARE to provide a free, community-led event to celebrate the Tathra community’s spirit, resilience and mateship.
Find out moreThe Tathra to Kalaru Bike Track represents the first stage in creating a cycling network between Bega and Tathra.
Find out moreWork on the Tathra-Kalaru reinforced concrete bike track is now in progress at the base of Evans Hill, heading towards Tathra.
Find out moreThe development of the Tathra Wharf and Headland precinct plan to inform future upgrade works at Tathra Headland.
Find out moreRestoration of the Tathra Wharf sub-structure, structure and building.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - The Tathra Wharf restoration project has reached a significant milestone with Bega Valley Shire Council’s Heritage Application now available for community feedback through the Heritage Council of NSW.
Find out moreTathra Wharf will be closed on Saturday morning 10 September 2016 to relocate power lines prior to commencement of the storm damage repair works.
Find out moreAnother chapter in the rich and colourful life of Tathra Wharf is being written, with Bega Valley Shire Council meeting with Crown Lands to plan for repair works.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is set to celebrate the 'awesomeness' of skateboarding and local young people during Youth Week this April.
Find out moreAn interactive Tech Expo will be part of the school holiday program on offer at Tura Marrang and Bermagui libraries in January and will give local kids the chance to try out 3D Printing, Robotics, Coding, Drones and Electronic Music Making.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE - After a successful exhibition, CONCRETE : Art Design Architecture, the Bega Valley Regional Gallery has temporarily closed its doors to audit the Gallery's artworks collection, and focus on the launch of the MOTEL ART FAIR in July and ART MONTH Sapphire Coast during the month of August.
Find out moreThe Kiah community and Council have agreed that a temporary pavilion and barbecue area be erected near the tennis courts, while the Kiah Hall is being rebuilt.
Find out moreThere's positive recovery progress at the Wandella Hall site with the completion of temporary restoration works to the hall's external toilet facilities.
Find out moreA list of all tenders that have been submitted to Bega Valley Shire Council for a proposed contract.
Find out moreThe Merimbula Airport terminal extension project is moving into the final stages, with a live transition into the upgraded terminal building set to be undertaken this weekend (2&3 November).
Find out moreSix students from the Bega Valley Shire will soon have a helping hand with their studies thanks to the latest round of Council Tertiary Scholarships.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is throwing its weight behind the region's young people and calling for nominations for this year's round of Tertiary Scholarships.
Find out moreA family trivia night will be held on Saturday 19 March at Merimbula’s Club Sapphire to raise awareness about plastic pollution in our oceans.
Find out moreThe first phase of Bega Valley Shire Council's "Understanding Our Place" survey is complete, and the community has really responded to the opportunity.
Find out moreNational Volunteer Week 18-24 May 2020 - Changing Communities Changing Lives - Tell us your story or just say Thank You.
Find out moreNational Volunteer Week 18-24 May 2020 - Changing Communities Changing Lives - Tell us your story or just say Thank You.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is grateful for the service Dr Mike Kelly has provided to the region during his term as the Member for Eden Monaro.
Find out moreBega Valley Regional Gallery's (BVRG) upcoming exhibition will present the work of Australian artist Eugenia Lim whose latest work, The Ambassador trilogy, drills down into racial politics, the social costs of manufacturing and the role of architecture in shaping society.
Find out moreA dynamic and vibrant exhibition with strong connections to Australian art royalty will debut at the Bega Valley Regional Gallery early next month.
Find out moreThe inaugural Bega Valley Economic Summit has attracted the brightest people from across Australia, who all see the potential of south east NSW.
Find out moreAn outline of the Bega Valley Shire, our people and our economy.
Find out moreTHE SHIRL is a $10,000 acquisitive biannual portrait prize for artists between the ages 16 – 25.
Find out moreA major solo exhibition of work by Justene Williams will open at the Bega Valley Regional Gallery (BVRG) this Friday, 1 December at 6.00pm.
Find out morePrior to lodging a development application (DA) with Council it is helpful to understand the requirements and be fully aware of the process.
Find out moreThere’s much to like about this shire of ours: the people, the stunning landscape, the coastal wilderness and historic townships dotted here and there. But what about the ICOLLs?
Find out moreNew life and energy is coming to Bega’s Littleton Gardens after shocking vandalism in early May.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - The problem of litter on the shire’s roads is officially on the run thanks to a new campaign to get everyone giving some TLC to our streets.
Find out moreLinks, videos and information presented by Dr Rob Gordon
Find out moreSaturday, 13 August 2022
Find out moreA report card on Bandara Children’s Services in Bega and Eden Preschool has delivered top marks to Bega Valley Shire Council’s early childhood services.
Find out moreMelbourne based artist Samantha Sommariva AKA Misklectic and her portrait of performance artist Mossy is the winner of Australia's only youth portrait prize, the $10,000 acquisitive 'The Shirl'.
Find out moreAustralia's only Youth Portrait Prize, the $10,000 acquisitive THE SHIRL has released their finalists for 2017.
Find out moreThe Shire's newest asset now has its own identity.
Find out moreThe momentum behind the redevelopment of Merimbula’s Twyford Hall site continues to build, with the Mayor and senior Council staff meeting with representatives of Twyford Hall Incorporated on Thursday to chart a united way forward.
Find out moreFigures in from Cruise Eden show that cruise ship tourism is on the rise in the Shire and is set to increase in future years.
Find out moreThere are some very simple actions we can all take to protect shorebirds, their habitat, their eggs and their chicks.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Residents are encouraged to learn about the threatened species in our local areas with some exciting events and displays at Tura Marrang Library and Community Centre for Threatened Species Day on Wednesday, 7 September, from 10am to 3pm.
Find out moreAfter many years in the creation, Brogo poet, Tim Metcalf, is ready to reveal his "great Australian poem' at special launch events to be held at Bermagui and Bega libraries.
Find out moreTime is running out to apply for money through the ClubGRANTS program, with just a handful of days left.
Find out moreThe little rain the Shire has had in recent weeks has resulted in some pasture growth, along with weeds such as Serrated tussock, St John's wort, Blackberry and African lovegrass.
Find out moreOn the back of the welcome rain comes pasture growth, with weeds such as Serrated Tussock, St John's Wort and African Lovegrass popping their heads up.
Find out moreThe Merimbula STP and Ocean Outfall Project started in 2009. This timeline, which we update regularly, highlights some key aspects of the project.
Find out moreCOVID-19 prompted Tanya Davey to start her own business, establishing Sapphire Accounting Solutions in Merimbula in July last year.
Find out moreBega Valley Advocates for Timor-Leste is a small volunteer NGO with a friendship link to the Barique-Natarbora Sub District in Timor Leste.
Find out moreFees for taking rubbish and materials to Council's Waste Transfer Stations and Landfill sites.
Find out moreOpening hours for all Bega Valley Shire Council's Waste Transfer Stations and Landfill Facilities
Find out moreTips for dog and cat owners.
Find out moreWith toilet paper in short supply in some of our towns and villages, it appears that our community are turning to alternate products such as wet wipes, paper towel, or newspaper to get the job done.
Find out moreCouncillor Tony Allen is a man of the land, from a 4th generation family of dairy farmers on a property out Yowrie way. In the immediate hours and days after the Badja Forest Road fire that ripped through Yowrie, Wandella and then Cobargo, locals sought out each other and refuge at a place they were familiar with – the Cobargo Showground. Cr Allen found himself gravitating towards the showground too. Here's his story - one of a series on Bega Valley Shire councillors and their experiences of the bushfires that have featured across our landscape over the 2019/2020 summer.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley's rich history with portraiture winds up a notch later this month when the Shire plays host to the biggest and most famous art prize in Australia.
Find out moreAnthony Osborne will deliver tourism marketing services for the Bega Valley Shire over the next four years.
Find out moreThe upgrade and sealing of Towamba and Burragate Roads to enable all weather access from these outlying villages to the larger commercial hubs of Eden, Bombala and Pambula.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - The first coat of seal on the 25-kilometre upgrade to the Towamba and Burragate roads is almost complete, with guard rails, guideposts and signage due to be completed this month.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Atlas of Life in the Coastal Wilderness to work together to support citizen science in shire, with the first joint project involving a visit to Towamba cemetery on 21 August.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Council and Atlas of Life in the Coastal Wilderness are pleased to announce the Life in our Cemeteries event at the Towamba cemetery will be held at 11am on Saturday 23 October.
Find out moreTowamba Hall is a mud brick building located in the isolated rural community of Towamba. Towamba is situated on the banks of the Towamba River and is almost hidden in a valley approximately 30 kilometres west of Eden and provides the perfect venue for the event organiser. This venue can cater for a whole range of events with the Towamba oval right next door.
Find out moreWorks on a major project to seal the Towamba and Burragate Roads are progressing well, with the mountainous section from Ben Boyd Road to Nullica coming next.
Find out moreA bushfire damaged section of Towamba Road has been restricted to single-lane traffic following discovery of unstable ground during repair works.
Find out moreTeams from Bega Valley Shire Council's works department have recently completed the upgrade of a number of sections of Towamba Road.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Consultation on the shire’s next community strategic plan has been extended to 13 August, giving the community more time to have their say about the future of our shire.
Find out moreView the status of a development application using our Application tracker.
Find out moreConstruction work will begin on the track from the Dolphin Cove car park to the beach access stairway and the track from Bournda Circuit pumping station to The Point beach stairway on Wednesday 15 July.
Find out moreSafety and ease of access is a crucial consideration.
Find out moreKeeping the focus on improved resource recovery.
Find out moreWork has commenced this week on transforming the Pambula Beach Surf Club precinct through functionality, accessibility and infrastructure improvements.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Kalaru will be the site of major road network upgrades focused on safety, resilience and accessibility over the coming months, as the first stage in a broader and more comprehensive plan of future road and drainage improvements for the village.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is taking action to future proof local transport infrastructure with the development of a comprehensive transport strategy.
Find out moreInformation on tree removal, pruning and the Tree Preservation Order (TPO).
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council will remove three trees and undertake maintenance pruning within Bega Park and the adjoining Bega Pool next week due to safety concerns.
Find out moreTrees adjacent to the Bega Valley Shire Council depot on Tathra-Bermagui Rd, Bermagui, and at Bimmil Hill north of Eden will be trimmed next week.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is taking steps to ensure the safety of people in Bermagui by removing three trees and undertaking necessary maintenance pruning on a number of other well-established trees.
Find out moreA generous donation of 12 established trees will revitalise the bushfire impacted Quaama Memorial Park.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is taking steps to ensure the safety of people and property neighbouring the Lions Park on Ravenswood Street Bega.
Find out moreCouncil is aware of the concerns of our community regarding the opening of certain estuaries, due to flooding after this week's heavy rainfalls.
Find out moreProblems with your trunk main water pressure? Here’s what you need to do.
Find out moreEverything you need to know about drawing water from one of our water trunk mains.
Find out moreDespite COVID-19 distancing restrictions, the Tulgeen Group recently produced 150 conference bags in record time for the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, to be used at an international conference.
Find out moreDid you know you can negotiate your energy rate with your power provider? It's just one of many money saving tips to be shared in two online energy information sessions returning in October.
Find out moreThe Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) has made recommendations that progress a long talked about bulky goods - hardware style development at Tura Beach.
Find out moreAnnotated photos and diagrams of the Tura Beach Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) showing the main treatment process units and Environment Protection Licence monitoring locations.
Find out moreThis project aims to improve the access and amenity of several key walking trails in Tura Beach.
Find out moreA draft planning proposal to amend the Bega Valley Local Environmental Plan 2013 (LEP) is currently on exhibition for public comment.
Find out moreThe beautiful views and natural delights of the Tura Headland walking track will soon be open to more people following upcoming works to improve accessibility and enjoyment.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Access to the coastline and spectacular views from the Tura Headland have been greatly improved, with the much-anticipated walking track upgrade project now completed and open.
Find out moreA new business that turns fish waste into compost will help solve an ongoing problem facing Bega Valley boat ramp areas.
Find out moreOne of Australia’s leading business and financial commentators, Peter Switzer, has been announced as the MC and a keynote presenter for the Bega Valley Economic Summit to be held on July 28 and 29.
Find out moreThe Meeting of Two Rivers, by local Artist Jen Mallinson has been installed in Littleton Gardens.
Find out moreDetails of work in the Twofold catchment.
Find out moreDetermine what category your project falls under.
Find out moreThe 2017 Umbrellas of Bermagui will be unfurled this Australia Day ahead of the Bermagui Seaside Fair in March.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is disappointed a community group has cleared areas of native vegetation (mostly dead timber - which is still considered native vegetation and has value in the local ecosystem) from the Tura Head Coastal Reserve without consent or endorsement.
Find out moreAn update from Mayor Kristy McBain on changes to Bega Valley Shire Council's services.
Find out moreMindful of the health advice connected to COVID-19, the Bega Valley Local Emergency Management Committee continues to review and manage popular locations in the Bega Valley.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is urging residents with a green bin collection to update their Bega Valley Waste APP over the weekend to keep track of changes to bin dates.
Find out moreThe upgrade of the Beauty Point Boat Ramp is complete, with asphalt works and cleaning completed on Friday before it was opened to the public in time for the commencement of the NSW school holidays.
Find out moreDue to current weather conditions BVSC has turned off the pumps on the Brogo River that supply water to Quaama, Cobargo, Bermagui, Wallaga Lake and Beauty Point earlier today.
Find out moreUse of Public Land guidelines and application forms.
Find out moreThe children of fire affected communities have endured a lot, so when the mobile Imaginasium loose parts playground visited Cobargo recently, local children went wild for it!
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Now is a good time to do that household or garden clean-up, with Bega Valley Shire Council's current run of free waste vouchers expiring after 31 July.
Find out moreOther plan, policies and studies that relate to the Floodplain Risk Management of the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Shire Councillors and staff have been left saddened by news of the untimely passing of former General Manager David Jesson.
Find out moreThe Bermagui Surf Club toilets have been vandalised on a regular basis.
Find out moreIf your development proposal requires the clearing of native vegetation you must address these provisions.
Find out moreMotorists travelling in and out of Pambula Beach will have noticed the recent installation of two new Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS’s) either side of Lumen Christi Catholic College.
Find out moreInformation including location, capacities, fees and contact details for Council owned and managed venues in the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - A drive-through pop-up COVID-19 testing clinic will open in Bega this weekend after Southern NSW Local Health District advised of venues of concern in Tathra and Bega.
Find out moreEnter information below to pre-register for your next visit to Merimbula.
Find out moreAnzac Day brings an opportunity for reflection. A moment to remember history and how it can inform our future.
Find out moreDay by day businesses in the Bega Valley are having to adjust to the changing health advice from State and Federal agencies around COVID-19/Coronavirus.
Find out moreThe lively paintings of a local and fast rising star in Australian art are delighting visitors to the Bermagui library.
Find out moreCurrent volunteering initiatives and opportunities including Council Committees.
Find out moreTrue to the theme of this year's National Volunteer Week, Judi Chenhall is certainly changing young lives through her volunteer commitment to the Eden Library Homework Club.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking volunteers to fill a number of vacancies on our community hall committees across the shire.
Find out moreNews of a beach wildlife rescue over the weekend at Lions Park Beach near Pambula River Mouth has served as a reminder of the importance of responsible pet ownership and control.
Find out moreDetails of work in the Wallaga Lake catchment.
Find out moreDetails of a planned upgrade to the Wallaga Lake Walking Track will be available at a community Q&A information session next week.
Find out moreWandella Hall is located in the rural locality of Wandella approximately 11kms northwest of Cobargo. With en extensive parkland surrounding it the hall provides a perfect venue for the event organiser and can cater for a wide range of events.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is conducting three COVIDSafe community consultation sessions next week for the residents of Wandella and surrounds to share their thoughts and ideas on the rebuild of their hall, which was destroyed in the summer bushfires.
Find out moreIn acknowledgment of National Volunteer Week, we're shining a light on another moving story that started in the aftermath of the Tathra and District fire event in 2018.
Find out moreRecent major rain events have impacted on the condition of Council’s unsealed road network across the Bega Valley.
Find out moreWith an increasing number of new innovations and ways to save waste on our minds, Bega Valley Shire Council is launching the Waste App July social media campaign.
Find out moreWaste community assistance grants are available to manage and minimise waste going into landfill.
Find out moreBermagui and Central Waste Facility recycling and waste depot environmental monitoring data.
Find out moreThis Strategy focusses on addressing the increasing pressure on our landfill.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has released a new blueprint for managing waste over the next 10 years.
Find out moreHow we are moving towards zero waste.
Find out morePlans to modernise Bega Valley Shire Council’s waste management practices are confirmed, with steps in place to reduce landfill dependency and its associated costs.
Find out moreA raft of information sessions are coming to our towns and villages to explain the details of Bega Valley Shire Council’s Waste Facility Consolidation and Modernisation Project.
Find out moreInformation on Bega Valley Shire Council's waste disposal and recycling facilities.
Find out moreOnline forms for lost, damaged or stolen bin, overflowing public bins, domestic waste services, waste account requests and general enquiries.
Find out moreWaste disposal vouchers are issued with your first rates and charges notice each financial year.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Bega Valley Shire residents will soon be using their phones to redeem free waste vouchers as the popular service goes paperless.
Find out moreMake you next event a Waste Wise event. See what grants are available to you.
Find out moreA much-needed boost for local jobs is on the horizon with plans for a purpose-built operations depot and water treatment plant progressing well in Bega.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - As we enter the 2021/22 bushfire season, a number of families and individuals who lost their homes in the Black Summer bushfires are facing a second summer without proper sanitation.
Find out moreWater catchment areas within the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreWater supply charges for the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreOwners of properties that connect to the town water supply are required to pay water charges and fees.
Find out moreWater Fill Stations can be accessed by the community and visitors for drinking water.
Find out moreCouncil resolved to defer the decision so that further consideration can be given to the issues raised in the deputations.
Find out moreCouncil provides quality drinking water to residents that is regularly tested and complies with Australian guidelines.
Find out moreWater restrictions within the Bega Valley Shire and permanent water wise measures.
Find out moreIt was an all too common notice given to the shire’s northern residents: after heavy rain, boil your tap water.
Find out moreWater supply charges for the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreInformation about Bega Valley Shire drinking water supplies during drought
Find out moreInformation on water supply interruptions, water restrictions and tips for saving water.
Find out moreInfrastructure is vital for a safe and efficient supply of water to customers.
Find out moreNotifications of planned, unplanned and emergency interruptions to water supply.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley Shire Council is a local water utility that provides potable water to approximately 29,000 people. It is a vitally important service for the health of the population and their quality of life. Council adheres to a number of guidelines and requirements and aims to provide a continuous supply of water with adequate pressure for domestic and fire-fighting purposes.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council operates four water supply systems across the shire.
Find out moreEverything you need to know about drawing water from one of our water trunk mains.
Find out moreSun bathers, swimmers, surfers and surf life savers are the stars of a new travelling exhibition from the Australian National Maritime Museum, Waves & Water – Australian beach photography, set to open at the Bega Valley Regional Gallery on Friday December 9.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley's deep and valuable pool of volunteers has been bolstered with 30 community based organisations making the most of three Council backed workshops.
Find out moreA new exhibition featuring some of Australia's most important Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists will open at the Bega Valley Regional Gallery (BVRG) on 15 November.
Find out moreWeed Biosecurity fact sheet with frequently asked question list.
Find out moreWhat is a weed? Why do weeds matter? Environmental Weeds? Identify your weeds?
Find out moreDetails on Council's weed inspection program.
Find out moreWeed management for the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreWith the severe effects of drought being compounded exponentially by last summer's bushfire disaster and then in more recent times by flooding, local rural landholders continue to be faced with immense challenges.
Find out moreA Council-funded spraying program aimed at removing the scourge of African Lovegrass from the Bega Saleyards site commenced this week.
Find out moreWith the scourge of the severe drought being compounded exponentially by the summer's bushfire disaster and even more recently by flooding, our local rural landholders have and are being faced with immense challenges.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has approved a weekly market for Bega’s Littleton Gardens, with Councillors also agreeing to expand the number of stalls allowed from 30 to 40.
Find out moreCouncil's weekly works program outlining what our teams are working on.
Find out moreA project to finalise the sealing of West Kameruka Road is set to commence after local firm RD Miller Pty Ltd was yesterday awarded the contract for the work.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - A ceremonial Welcome to Country by Aunty Colleen Dixon and Smoking Ceremony by Nathan Lygon today acknowledged the official opening of the Wharf to Wharf Walk, connecting two of Australia’s most historic wharves - Tathra and Merimbula.
Find out moreShire libraries are springing into the upcoming school holidays with nature-based craft activities, a writing workshop for children and shorebird videos from NSW National Parks and Wildlife.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - With the local government elections on Saturday 4 December fast approaching, Bega Valley Shire residents wishing to vote early can do so in person, by postal vote or via a new technology-assisted voting facility called iVote.
Find out moreUnder the NSW Companion Animals Act 1998 cats must be micro-chipped and registered. Keeping registration details up-to-date is important in case your cat is ever lost as it enables you to be reunited with your cat.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library's successful Where There's Smoke writing workshops - for those wanting to share their summer bushfire experiences - will be held in Bega, Bemboka and Eden in January and February this year.
Find out moreThe Wide Angle Film Festival (formerly Access All Areas Film Festival) is coming to Bega thanks to a partnership between Bega Valley Shire Library and Tulgeen Disability Services.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - A Bega Valley Shire Council survey and competition has kicked off an awareness campaign to increase soft plastics recycling in the shire.
Find out moreAn inspired work, created to assist children to get to sleep, has been announced as the inaugural winner of the $500 Bega Valley Mural Prize.
Find out moreWolumla Hall is centrally located in the township of Wolumla, which is a peaceful country town centrally located between Bega & Merimbula. The hall provides a perfect venue for the event organiser and can cater for a wide range of events.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council has completed the upgrade to the Wolumla Recreation Ground, funded under the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund.
Find out moreAn oral history project documenting the events of the summer bushfires on the community of Wonboyn is now available on the Bega Valley Shire Library Service website.
Find out moreDetails of work in the Wonboyn catchment.
Find out moreA group of hard-working volunteers from the Rotary Club of Merimbula replaced the fence at the entrance to Wonboyn cemetery in time for Mother's Day this year.
Find out moreAccess to the Lake, principally for smaller vessels for recreational fishing or boating, or by commercial oyster growers.
Find out moreSmoke and air pollution affects everyone but there are some simple steps you can take to reduce its impact.
Find out moreWith the first of season's cold nights creeping in, Bega Valley Shire Council is asking owners of wood fires to burn fuel safely and considerately.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Bega Valley Shire Library invites senior members of the community to a new free monthly event, Words & Music, starting on Friday 5 November at the Tura Marrang Library.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council contractors have begun work at the Pambula River Mouth Park to construct an accessible parking bay and provide a path to the new toilets that were opened last December.
Find out morePrograms designed for people who wish to gain knowledge and experience and to gain placement hours to gain qualifications.
Find out moreDemolition of the former Merimbula Visitor Information Centre building on Beach Street will commence on Monday 2 November.
Find out moreWork on Stage 2 of the Connectivity Improvements to the Port of Eden project - the Imlay Street and Albert Terrace upgrade - will begin on Monday 15 February 2021.
Find out moreWork is set to commence this week on the much-anticipated Merimbula Airport Terminal Extension after the Development Application was approved recently.
Find out moreUpgrade of the jetty that services the boat ramp at Kianinny Bay, Tathra, will begin next week.
Find out moreWork will commence shortly on the construction of the Lake Street Shared Path in Merimbula, which will include temporary closure of the southbound lane of Lake Street for the duration of the work.
Find out moreInformation about Council's Works and Services procurement panel.
Find out moreGipps Street Car Park, opposite Club Bega, will be closed on Monday 14 March 2016 due to line marking works being carried out by Bega Valley Shire Council.
Find out moreMEDIA RELEASE 2021 - Site establishment works have commenced for the construction of the new Murrabrine Bridge on Wandella Road at Cobargo, with major works set to begin in mid-August.
Find out moreTuesday 10 May 2022
Find out moreCouncillors today resolved to ask the NSW Government to fund a review of Council’s financial position through the NSW Auditor General and Office of Local Government, with advocacy for this from Member for Bega, Andrew Constance.
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Dr Sue Rosen's book, 'Scorched Earth' is a chilling account of how the Australian government devised secret plans in response to the very real threat of Japanese invasion during World War 2.
Find out moreWyndham Hall is centrally located on the corner of Gordon and Clark Streets in the relatively isolated country village of Wyndham. The village of Wyndham is situated on the Mt Darragh Road approximately 30 kilometres to the west of Pambula and 50 kilometres east of Bombala. The hall provides a perfect venue for the event organiser and can cater for a wide range of events
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council will continue with its planned works on the Pretty Point Bridge.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Library will be hosting the Young at Heart Film Festival to celebrate Seniors Week during the first week of April.
Find out moreA group of young authors from local primary schools are about to become published authors with their achievements being celebrated at a Tura Marrang Library book launch in February.
Find out moreFollowing Council’s submission to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) product purchasing program earlier this year, 14-year old Jamie Parker-Barnes from Bega recently provided DFAT with 100 hand-turned wooden spatulas.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council is calling on young local women to apply for the 2017 International Women's Day (IWD) Young Women's Scholarship.
Find out moreFive young women have each been awarded $500 Council scholarships to encourage the achievement of their goals and to celebrate their valuable contribution to the local community.
Find out moreBega Library celebrated Law Week in a unique way on Thursday with the visit of Police Officer Karen Nelligan from Bega Police, accompanied by the newly appointed PCYC Officer Sarah Bancroft.
Find out moreEverything you need to know about your bins and how to custom design your services to suit your needs.
Find out moreThe term "young people" in this context describes people aged 12 to 24 years. Young people represent 4,610 people or 14.6% of the population the Bega Valley Shire.
Find out moreBega Valley Regional Gallery, in partnership with Regional Arts NSW and Headspace Bega, will be holding art workshops for young people impacted by the bushfires later this week and into February.
Find out moreThe Bega Valley’s first ever Youth Week 1 Minute Film Festival has unearthed the technical skills, humour and storytelling abilities of our young people
Find out moreSouth Coast bestselling crime writer Melissa Pouliot will launch National Missing Persons Week for the Bega Valley next Monday, 31 July.
Find out moreYoung people in the Eden area are taking the opportunity to engage with local businesses to strengthen community relationships and create local job opportunities.
Find out moreTeenagers across the Shire are invited to find out more about creating movies with an iPad at one of the free workshops offered by Bega Valley Shire Library during Youth Week next month.
Find out moreBega Valley Shire Council regrets the distress that has been caused by the removal of rope swings on the Yowaka River, south of Pambula.
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