Leanne Barnes honoured with prestigious award
Bega Valley Shire Council’s former General Manager, Leanne Barnes OAM PSM has been recognised with the Councillor Lillian...
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Latest news
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Strong, youth-led projects shaping a positive future for young people
The future of youth-led solutions to the challenges of regional life looks bright with the emergence of four projects...
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New name for our new look gallery
Bega Valley Shire Council is pleased to announce its regional gallery will be renamed the South East Centre for Contemporary...
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Sensitive Storytime’s inclusive approach to foster a love of reading
The Bega Valley Shire Library’s upcoming Sensitive Storytime pilot program aims to inclusively cater for children with...
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Oct 2022
Sep 2022
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Ranger service to adopt body-worn cameras
Bega Valley Shire Council Rangers will soon be wearing a body camera as part of their uniform.
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Statement from Mayor Fitzpatrick: Sapphire of Eden and Hotel Australasia
I would like to address the media statement made by Mr Toma from Core Asset Development about Council’s handling of the...
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Reconnecting Regional NSW grants awarded
An exciting range of locally run events are set to receive a $362,000 funding boost thanks to a NSW Government grant...
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Household Chemical Cleanout this weekend
Bega Valley Shire Council is welcoming back its popular Household Chemical Cleanout service this weekend.
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Council operating hours over National Day of Mourning
Bega Valley Shire Council offices will close at 4.30pm today to observe a public holiday on Thursday to acknowledge Australia’s...
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New citizens welcomed in time for Citizenship Day
Eighteen of the shire’s newest Australian citizens were welcomed today during a ceremony at the Bega Valley Commemorative...
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Feedback welcomed on proposed Pambula Merimbula Golf Club redevelopment options
Council is seeking feedback from the community on a planning proposal by the Pambula Merimbula Golf Club to allow the...
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More solar power for Sapphire Aquatic Centre
Bega Valley Shire Council is installing another 60 kW of additional solar panels to the existing 22 kW at the Sapphire...
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Opening dates for outdoor pools
Bega Valley Shire Council’s outdoor pools in Bega, Candelo, Cobargo and Eden will open for the 2022–23 season on Monday...
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Messages of condolence for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Her Majesty The Queen passed away on 8 September 2022. Leave a condolence message or view the photo gallery celebrating...
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Bega Valley Shire pays respect to Queen Elizabeth II
Bega Valley Shire Mayor, Councillor Russell Fitzpatrick has paid respect to the late Queen Elizabeth II who died at Balmoral...
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NSW EPA introducing new FOGO rules
The NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is introducing new regulations that govern what can and can't be placed...
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Toilet block vandalism on the rise
A wave of senseless vandalism at some of Bega Valley Shire’s public toilet blocks is being investigated by local police....
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Commemorating National Threatened Species Day
Today is National Threatened Species Day, commemorated to raise awareness of animals and plants at risk of extinction...
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Staff shortage impacts Bemboka pool reopening
The Bemboka swimming pool has joined a growing list of businesses and services affected by a shortage of qualified staff...
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Celebrating Max’s 50-years of service in the Bega Valley
Earlier this week we celebrated Council’s Grader Operator, Max Goward’s 50-years of service in the Bega Valley.
Aug 2022
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Seed funding boost for local businesses
More than 30 business ideas have received seed funding for business growth and development activities through Bega Valley...
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Seeking community feedback on more Council policies
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking community feedback on 13 Council policies, in line with the requirements of the...
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Visiting artist to enliven gallery building site
Noted Indonesian artist, Dias Prabu will work with two local artists at the Bega Valley Regional Gallery tomorrow morning,...
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Remembering Christopher Nicholls
Bega Valley Shire Council wishes to acknowledge the passing of Christopher Nicholls and pay tribute to his tireless work...
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Council’s fleet welcomes its first electric mower
Bega Valley Shire Council’s fleet recently welcomed its first electric mower.
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Revised Tathra plan open for comment
Tathra spoke and Bega Valley Shire Council listened—the town’s draft revised plan for the wharf and headland precinct...
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Join us for a stroll through new Murrabrine Bridge landscape works
Civil landscaping works around the new Murrabrine Bridge in Cobargo are nearing completion and the community is invited...
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Sewer jetting to start in Merimbula
Merimbula residents south of Main Street and along Merimbula Drive are being asked to take some simple steps in preparation...
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Four local heritage-listed properties to receive grant funding
Four local heritage-listed properties are to benefit from the latest round of Small Heritage Grants.
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A fresh batch of free waste vouchers available now
It’s that time of year again when Bega Valley Shire residents get a new batch of vouchers to drop off a trailer load...
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Community Environment Grant awarded to 10 organisations
Ten organisations across the shire will receive a Community Environment Grant this year to enhance, protect and restore...
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Waste Wise Grants now open
As springtime and the main events season draws closer, Bega Valley Shire Council has opened applications for its annual...
Jul 2022
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ClubGRANTS awarded to 30 organisations
Thirty organisations across the shire will receive a total of $104,563 through ClubGRANTS funding this year, for projects...
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Pop-up workshops and a mixer session to build on great youth project ideas
Ideas for a better life for young people in the Bega Valley will be given a boost throughout August with a series of...
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Council seeks community feedback on more policies
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking community feedback on 14 Council policies, in line with the requirements of the...
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Winter comes alive in August with ART MONTH Sapphire Coast
Following the success of the 2021 event, ART MONTH Sapphire Coast returns as the region’s premiere Winter Arts Festival...
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Celebrate National Tree Day with a free tree
Bega Valley Shire Council has partnered with local community groups to offer you a free tree next week to celebrate Planet...
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Community feedback sought on proposed changes to the planning scheme for housing diversity
Bega Valley Shire Council is exhibiting a range of proposed changes to the planning scheme that will increase the variety...
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Taking the next step to affordable local housing
Bega Valley Shire Council is turning to the community to help implement recommendations from its recently adopted Affordable...
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Eden Library, Eden LALC and Twofold Aboriginal Corporation deliver tech training
Eden Library has partnered with the Eden Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) and Twofold Aboriginal Corporation (TAC)...
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Wanderer Festival gets seal of approval
Bega Valley Shire Councillors have approved the use of the Pambula Sporting Complex as the home for the inaugural Wanderer...
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Green light for Tathra Wharf restoration
Tathra’s iconic wharf is locked in for vital restoration works following the awarding of a contract to Sydney-based marine...
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Waste vouchers expire soon - load up now and beat the queue
It's time to load up the trailer with household or garden waste and head to your nearest waste and recycling centre before...
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New Cobargo public toilet block opened
A Cobargo public toilet block destroyed during the Black Summer bushfires has been rebuilt and reopened to the community....
Jun 2022
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Council adopts planning roadmap
Councillors have adopted a suite of planning documents including the 2022-23 Operational Plan and Budget, Community Strategic...
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New citizens welcomed in June 2022
A Citizenship ceremony held yesterday in the Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre welcomed 28 new Australian citizens....
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Signage strategy on public exhibition
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking feedback from the community on a new signage strategy to ensure consistent principles...
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Bermagui cemetery event to document flora and fauna
Bega Valley Shire Council and Atlas of Life are pleased to present the third Life in our Cemeteries event at the Bermagui...
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Skilled-up water services staff graduate
Ten members of Bega Valley Shire Council’s Water Services team graduated this week with a nationally recognised qualification...
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Opportunity to improve shire's accessibility
Council is seeking expressions of interest from community and business members to join the Access and Inclusion Advisory...
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Multi-use squash courts a smash hit
Yogis, martial arts students, table tennis players and squash aficionados can now take advantage of a new multi-use sports...
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New retail and residential complex proposed for Merimbula
Residents and the business community are encouraged to have their say on plans for a new retail and residential complex...
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Proposed Sunday opening for landfill site
A review of operating hours for Bega Valley Shire Council’s Central Waste Facility (CWF) at Wolumla will soon be considered...
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Invitation to discuss Murrabrine Bridge site rehabilitation plans
An information session will be held next week in Cobargo for the community to have input into the proposed landscaping...
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Small Heritage Grants open
Owners and managers of heritage properties across the shire have until 30 June to apply for funding under the latest...
May 2022
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Borrow a book and do some recycling at your local library
An innovative approach to community recycling means it is now possible to drop off a range of household problem waste...
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Grants deliver more Waste Warriors at local schools
The latest round of Bega Valley Shire Council’s Waste Education Grants have gone to nine local schools wanting to champion...
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Have your say on off-street car and bicycle parking
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking feedback on proposed amendments for off-street car and bicycle parking in the Bega...
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Proposed new employment zones for Bega Valley
The NSW Government is seeking feedback from the community on new employment zones that will replace all existing business...
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Expressions of interest for events grants open
Bega Valley Shire Council encourages event managers, community groups and businesses organising local events to apply...
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Health issues raised at regional forum
Bega Valley Shire Mayor, Russell Fitzpatrick and Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Anthony McMahon were in Sydney last...
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Youth energy and ideas pave the way for a brighter future
More than 100 local young people shared a range of creative ideas and started work on solutions for a better life in...
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Have your say on long-term water and sewer strategy
Providing an affordable and high level of service is the focus of a new water and sewer long-term strategy currently...
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Council and EPA to remove fish from sunken Eden vessel
Bega Valley Shire Council and the NSW Environmental Protection Agency are working to safely remove fish waste from a...
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Have your say on alcohol-free areas in Bega
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking feedback on a proposed alcohol-free zone and alcohol-prohibited area for parts of...
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Community Environment Grants open
Community groups and not-for-profit organisations have until 16 June to apply for Bega Valley Shire Council’s latest...
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Have your say on the future of all forms of transportation in Merimbula
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking feedback from the community and businesses to inform a transport planning study...
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Get together for National Volunteer Week
The 2022 National Volunteer Week theme, Better Together, sums up well the Bega Valley’s experience with volunteering;...
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Law Week at Bega Valley Shire libraries
Bega Valley Shire libraries will recognise Law Week next week (16-22 May) with a number of special events and a showcase...
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Sapphire Coast Drive intersection upgrade works
Works will commence on Sapphire Coast Drive intersection on Monday 16 May and is scheduled for completion by October....
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The Bega Valley Shire Library app is here
The Bega Valley Shire Library app is live and available for download now, with features designed to make it easier to...
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Council seeks community feedback on policies
Council is seeking community feedback on eight Council policies, in line with the requirements of the Local Government...
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Community feedback sought on Council planning roadmap and budget
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking community feedback on a suite of planning documents including the draft Operational...
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Clearer water diverted to Merimbula
Clearer water is now running through taps in the Merimbula area thanks to the diversion of water from Council’s Tantawangalo...
Apr 2022
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Leachate treatment funding secured
Work is underway to deliver leachate treatment and disposal infrastructure at the Bega Valley Shire’s landfill site following...
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Eden’s Barclay Street Pavilion officially opened
Bega Valley Shire Mayor, Russell Fitzpatrick officially opened Eden’s Barclay Street Pavilion yesterday, to the accolades...
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Towamba and Burragate roads fully sealed
The upgrade and sealing of the remaining unsealed sections of Towamba and Burragate roads are complete.
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Councillors to meet with community at local events in May
Councillors and senior Council staff will be at local markets and community days in May to gather feedback on the future...
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Sparking critical local youth conversations on TikTok
Council has launched a TikTok channel for its Bega Valley Youth Speak project with the aim of making the most of the...
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Anthony McMahon appointed Chief Executive Officer
Mr Anthony McMahon has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Bega Valley Shire Council.
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Airport works continue: focus on new General Aviation precinct
With pilots praising the freshly sealed and extended runway at Merimbula Airport, works are now focussing on the development...
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Rerouting network to improve water quality
Bega Valley Shire Council’s Water Services team are taking steps to improve water quality in the shire’s south following...
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‘Choose your own bill’ exercise to help future water and sewerage plan
A new long-term strategic plan to improve Bega Valley Shire Council’s water and sewerage services is being drafted with...
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Council operating hours over Easter
Council offices will close at 4.30pm Thursday 14 April to observe public holiday closures over Easter.
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Intersection upgrade to Merimbula Airport begins tomorrow
Council is completing a road pavement and intersection upgrade on Arthur Kaine Drive, Merimbula from Friday 8 April to...
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Detour for Bega during Auckland Street closure
Auckland Street in Bega will be closed between High Street and Upper Street from late afternoon Friday 8 to Friday 22...
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Routine sewer jetting continues in Bega
Bega residents in the vicinity of Rawlinson Street are being asked to take some simple steps in preparation for sewer...
Mar 2022
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Young engineers given boost to careers through grant program
Council is building a solid base of talented young engineers, with three team members securing grants to attend the state’s...
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Upper Brogo Road – changed traffic conditions
A section of Upper Brogo Road has been reduced to single lane and the load limit is restricted to 22.5 tonnes after lower...
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Public works institute recognises Council water project and leadership
Australia’s peak professional engineering body has recognised the development of Council’s temporary water treatment...
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It's up to YOUth - National Youth Week kicks off next week
Dance workshops, a youth dinner, and a basketball day are just some of the ways young people in the Bega Valley can get...
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Have your say on draft Water and Sewerage procedures
Bega Valley Shire Council has taken a step towards streamlining and simplifying its Water and Sewerage Service policies...
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Merimbula Airport to re-open 25 March
Bega Valley Shire Council’s Project Services Manager, Daniel Djikic said the drier weather over the last week has enabled...
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Wanatta Lane to be sealed and upgraded
Council has been successful in securing $1.35 million to upgrade and seal the entirety of Wanatta Lane, near Wolumla....
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Bega Valley Mayor appointed to leadership of regional organisations
The voice of the Bega Valley Shire will be better represented on a regional level thanks to Mayor, Russell Fitzpatrick’s...
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Library events for NSW Seniors Week
Bega Valley Shire Council invites senior members of the community to three free events in celebration of NSW Seniors...
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Apex Park Cobargo toilets complete
Construction of the new public amenities at Apex Park in Cobargo is now complete, with linking pathways and finishing...
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Bin-spiration! Public FOGO trial starts in Pambula
An innovative trial bringing Bega Valley Shire Council's popular food and organics FOGO collection to public bins has...
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Council's new look website is now live
Bega Valley Shire Council's new-look website is now live, with new features designed to make it easier to find the information...
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Bermagui and Pambula boat ramp concept designs finalised
The final concept designs for the Bermagui Harbour and Pambula Lake (Broadwater) boat ramp upgrades have been endorsed...
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Rain delays Merimbula Airport re-opening
The closure of Merimbula Airport has been extended to 25 March due to rain delays.
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Council acknowledges bushfire anniversaries
Council will acknowledge the second anniversary of the end of the Black Summer bushfires and the fourth anniversary of...
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Bemboka cemetery event to document flora and fauna
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Council and Atlas of Life are holding a Life in our Cemeteries event at the Bemboka cemetery at...
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Reservoir and water main cleaning underway
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - A program to clean Bega Valley Shire Council’s 51 drinking water reservoirs is underway.
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Rain may delay re-opening of Merimbula Airport
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - With heavy rain experienced over the weekend and more on the way, Bega Valley Shire Council is flagging...
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Kiah and Wandella hall conceptual designs open for comment
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Initial concept designs for the rebuild of the Kiah and Wandella community halls, which were destroyed...
Feb 2022
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Short Point accessibility construction works to start
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Works are scheduled to commence at Short Point, Merimbula on 14 March as part of the Bega Valley...
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Seed funding on offer for new business-boosting ideas
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Council is pleased to launch its Business Boost Ideas program, where local businesses and not-for-profits...
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Home Spun stories to celebrate International Women's Day
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Council is celebrating International Women's Day and NSW Women's Week this year with another evening...
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ClubGRANTS open 1 March; Expressions of Interest open now
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Local community groups are encouraged to apply for funding under the ClubGRANTS program when it...
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Mobile recycling centre hits the road
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Bega Valley Shire Council’s Mobile Recycling Centre has a new regular schedule, making it easier...
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Soft plastics comp offers chance to win
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Soft plastics consumers and recyclers are in with another chance to win a bundle of eco-friendly...
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Council welcomes Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants announcement
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Council has welcomed the announcement of more than $10.5 million of direct funding for projects...
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Council to call for new bridge funding conditions
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Bega Valley Shire Councillors have informally agreed to call on the NSW Government to relax funding...
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Volunteers needed for Council Committees
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Council is seeking expressions of interest from community and business members to fill vacancies...
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Council calls on NSW Government to address rate peg issue
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Mayor Russell Fitzpatrick is calling on the NSW Government to address the funding crisis caused...
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Detour for Tathra during Bega Street closure
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Bega Street, Tathra will be closed between Noojee and Davidson streets for a week to allow contractors...
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Joint actions to end bin contamination
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - A new process designed to minimise household bin contamination is now up and running in the Bega...
Jan 2022
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Bermi boil water notice lifted: soon to be a thing of the past
Effective immediately, unboiled tap water its safe use for all purposes in Bermagui, Quaama, Cobargo, Beauty Point, Fairhaven,...
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Cuttagee Bridge re-opened
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Emergency repair works on Cuttagee Bridge on the Tathra Bermagui Road are now complete and the bridge...
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Council concerned Moruya Fire Control Centre detrimental to Bega Valley
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Bega Valley Shire Mayor, Russell Fitzpatrick said Council will be seeking answers from the NSW Government...
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Audited financial statements for public review
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Council’s audited financial statements for the 2020-21 Financial Year are available for public review...
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Policies to be reviewed by Councillors
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Bega Valley Shire Councillors will be reviewing all Council policies over the next 12 months, in...
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Waste Wise Events grants aim for zero-waste
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Five community event organisers have been given a share of more than $22,000 to help in the transition...
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Everyone welcome to Australia Day celebrations
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Council invites the shire’s residents to its COVID Safe Australia Day celebrations on Wednesday...
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Council's new look website on the way
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Changes designed to make it easier for customers to navigate Council’s website and find the information...
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Summer Open Studio Trail starts on Friday
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - The Summer Open Studio Trail will be held from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 January, with more than 50...
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Airport closed for six weeks from 31 January
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Merimbula Airport will be closed for six weeks from 31 January 2022 to enable the runway extension...
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Cuttagee Bridge repairs - Tathra Bermagui Road closures from 24 January 2022
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Council would like to advise the community that emergency repair works will be carried out at Cuttagee...
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Mayor and Deputy Mayor elected
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Bega Valley Shire’s new Council was officially sworn in at yesterday’s extraordinary meeting, with...
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Bega Library to close on three Saturdays this month
MEDIA RELEASE - The Bega Valley Shire Library will close on three Saturdays in January to allow contractors to conduct...
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Brogo-Bermagui boil water notice given
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Recent heavy rain and an influx of visitors to the Bega Valley Shire have led to a boil water notice...
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Heavy rain impacts Merimbula Lake
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - People are advised against swimming, fishing and prawning in Merimbula Lake following a number of...
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Timelapse video of Murrabrine Bridge build
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - Bega Valley Shire Council would like to inform the community that Transport for NSW is creating...
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First Council meeting 11 January 2022
MEDIA RELEASE 2022 - The first meeting of the new Bega Valley Shire Council will be held at 2pm on Tuesday 11 January...
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