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Across the Bega Valley there are several bridge projects either recently completed, underway, or not too far off starting,...
Oct 10, 2024
Bega Valley Shire’s newly elected Council convened for the first time today following the 2024 NSW local government elections....
Oct 9, 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council is calling on residents to join a community tree planting event near the East Street causeway...
Oct 4, 2024
Oct 2024
The Kiah community and its surrounding areas gathered this week at the newly rebuilt Kiah Hall to explore the complexities...
Thursday, 03 Oct 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council congratulates returning and newly elected Councillors as the NSW Electoral Commission shares...
Tuesday, 01 Oct 2024
Residents of the Bega Valley Shire are invited to take part in this year’s Garage Sale Trail, happening over two weekends...
Tuesday, 01 Oct 2024
Sep 2024
Following today’s Mayoral vote count and preference distribution, Russell Fitzpatrick has been re-elected Mayor in the...
Monday, 30 Sep 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council is pleased to announce restoration works to the Cattle Bay foreshore in Eden will begin after...
Friday, 27 Sep 2024
Bega Valley Shire Library and Bega Village have teamed up again for another colouring-in competition over the upcoming...
Monday, 23 Sep 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council’s Director of Business and Governance, Iliada Bolton will officially launch Gordon Hookey’s...
Monday, 23 Sep 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council recently farewelled Chris Stokes and Tony Smith after a combined 77 years of exceptional service...
Friday, 20 Sep 2024
Final preparations are underway for the outdoor pool season, with pools in the Bega Valley now scheduled to re-open from...
Friday, 20 Sep 2024
Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre invites children and their families to Little Red in the Hood, a charming kids...
Friday, 20 Sep 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking community feedback on the Draft Wallaga Lake Coastal Management Program and the...
Wednesday, 18 Sep 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking feedback on changes to two policies currently on public exhibition.
Wednesday, 18 Sep 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council’s libraries have a number of fun, free activities planned for young people aged 12 to 18 during...
Wednesday, 18 Sep 2024
Grant funding under the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s Illegal Dumping Prevention Program will see Bega Valley...
Monday, 16 Sep 2024
SECCA (South East Centre for Contemporary Art) invites budding artists between the ages of 5 and 18 to submit a portrait...
Wednesday, 11 Sep 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council thanks all local citizen scientists who joined Atlas of Life community group members to search...
Monday, 09 Sep 2024
Aug 2024
With Bega Valley Shire Council now directly operating Bega War Memorial Pool, pool users can register their interest...
Friday, 30 Aug 2024
Bega Valley Shire Library will celebrate the Here 2 Help service during Adult Learners Week with a free afternoon tea...
Thursday, 29 Aug 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council invites you to join best-selling Australian rural romance author, Fiona McArthur when she speaks...
Tuesday, 27 Aug 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council is urging local business owners to jump on the opportunity to save money and cut waste by joining...
Monday, 26 Aug 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council has partnered with Keep Australia Beautiful NSW to inspire a new generation of sustainability...
Tuesday, 20 Aug 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council has adopted the Arts and Culture Plan 2024/25 – 2029/30, which will serve as a blueprint for...
Friday, 16 Aug 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council will soon commence the tender process for the removal of hazardous trees near the Princes Highway...
Wednesday, 14 Aug 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council and Atlas of Life are pleased to present the next Life in our Cemeteries event at the Quaama...
Wednesday, 14 Aug 2024
Residents in parts of Merimbula and Fishpen have been asked to take some simple steps in preparation for sewer jetting,...
Monday, 12 Aug 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council is excited to announce Science Week events at Bermagui and Eden libraries this month.
Thursday, 08 Aug 2024
Bega Valley Shire Mayor, Russell Fitzpatrick and Member for Bega, Dr Michael Holland will officially reopen the Tathra...
Wednesday, 07 Aug 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council is currently recruiting for Council-managed swimming pools across the shire ahead of the upcoming...
Monday, 05 Aug 2024
People interested in the future of FOGO recycling in the Bega Valley Shire are invited to attend a community information...
Friday, 02 Aug 2024
Households in the Bega Valley will soon receive a new 14-page booklet designed to help with effective waste management...
Friday, 02 Aug 2024
Library and Information Week starts today and this year Bega Valley residents can win a prize when they join any shire...
Thursday, 01 Aug 2024
Jul 2024
The Watergums Creek Bridge upgrade took a significant step forward last week with Council accepting a tender for construction...
Wednesday, 31 Jul 2024
This week the Bega Valley Shire Library is celebrating the launch of an exciting new online resource, Comics Plus.
Tuesday, 30 Jul 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council will soon open the tender process to manage an Australian Government grant designed to deliver...
Friday, 26 Jul 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council has endorsed an updated Memorandum of Understanding between Bega Valley Shire Council and the...
Wednesday, 24 Jul 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council has decided to cease providing families, ageing and disability services and will transition...
Wednesday, 24 Jul 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council has released a comprehensive listening report for its Waste Services Strategy Customer Satisfaction...
Wednesday, 24 Jul 2024
Residents in parts of Pambula, Pambula Beach and Merimbula have been asked to take some simple steps in preparation for...
Monday, 22 Jul 2024
Tura Marrang Library invites the local community to the official launch of its courtyard mural on Friday 26 July at 11am....
Monday, 22 Jul 2024
Bega Valley Shire Library is excited to announce guest speaker events this month in the Bega and Eden libraries with...
Tuesday, 16 Jul 2024
Council is seeking feedback on its services, facilities and programs through a Community Satisfaction Survey starting...
Monday, 15 Jul 2024
Changes to the Bega Valley Local Environmental Plan and the Development Control Plan are now in effect, increasing the...
Thursday, 11 Jul 2024
Bega Valley Shire Library and Bega Village are running a Reading is Magic colouring-in competition these school holidays,...
Tuesday, 09 Jul 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council has officially taken over the operation of the Bega War Memorial Swimming Pool in preparation...
Monday, 08 Jul 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council has partnered with Plastic Free July to eliminate use of disposable coffee cups in their organisation....
Wednesday, 03 Jul 2024
SECCA (South East Centre for Contemporary Art) will launch two new, original exhibitions on Saturday 13 July at 12pm....
Wednesday, 03 Jul 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council is pleased to announce the launch of a new guide to the development application process, now...
Monday, 01 Jul 2024
Jun 2024
Councillors have adopted a suite of planning documents at today's Council meeting, which includes the permanent Special...
Wednesday, 26 Jun 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council and its waste collection contractor, Cleanaway will soon undertake a randomised audit of household...
Monday, 24 Jun 2024
Bega Valley Shire Library will be hitting the open road during the winter school holidays to host some exciting programs...
Monday, 24 Jun 2024
Council is hosting a forum on Saturday 13 July at the Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre, Bega, for women in the...
Monday, 24 Jun 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council is inviting feedback on a draft strategy that outlines a plan for active transport infrastructure...
Thursday, 20 Jun 2024
Bermagui Library is holding two workshops on 3D printing at the end of June and early July.
Thursday, 20 Jun 2024
SECCA (South East Centre for Contemporary Art) will be hosting a range of workshops for students aged 5-12 years during...
Tuesday, 18 Jun 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking input for the development of a shire wide Recreation Strategy.
Monday, 17 Jun 2024
Bega Valley Shire residents looking to declutter their homes will be happy to know a new set of free waste vouchers will...
Friday, 14 Jun 2024
Bega Valley Shire Councillors today agreed to adopt structure plans for the Bega and Wolumla residential growth areas....
Thursday, 13 Jun 2024
Following a feasibility analysis for affordable housing contributions in the Bega Valley Shire, Council will develop...
Thursday, 13 Jun 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council has started a month-long sewer and stormwater smoke testing program in Merimbula.
Tuesday, 11 Jun 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council has thanked the community for its valuable response to a survey designed to shape a new Waste...
Friday, 07 Jun 2024
May 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council’s Waste Services team is advising residents to be aware of the fire risks posed by incorrect...
Friday, 31 May 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council is pleased to announce 11 small businesses in the shire have been successful in receiving funding...
Thursday, 30 May 2024
Six months after the last senseless wave of vandalism at Barclay Street Sportsground in Eden, another has occurred, prompting...
Wednesday, 29 May 2024
SECCA (South East Centre for Contemporary Art) invites artists from across Australia to submit entries to the 2024 Shirley...
Monday, 27 May 2024
Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories and Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain and Member...
Monday, 27 May 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking feedback on the draft Events Strategy 2024-2028
Monday, 27 May 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking feedback on the Draft Bermagui River Coastal Management Program (CMP) and Draft...
Friday, 24 May 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council and the NSW Survive the Ride Association are holding a free ‘South Coast Survive the Ride’...
Friday, 24 May 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking community input into the Wolumla Flood Study and Risk Management Study and Plan....
Thursday, 16 May 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking a qualified and experienced member of the community to become an independent volunteer...
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council invites people interested in representing our community as a Councillor to attend an information...
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council is using a range of grant-funded projects to support recovery from the 2019/20 bushfires and...
Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Council is calling for contributions to its road names register, for future use throughout the shire.
Monday, 13 May 2024
Public exhibition of Bega Valley Shire Council’s draft Delivery Program 2022-25, Operational Plan 2024-25 and budget,...
Wednesday, 08 May 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council is proud to have assisted local fish composting startup, Ocean2Earth in building a highly successful...
Wednesday, 08 May 2024
The Many Hands Volunteer Expo will be held at the Oaklands Event Centre in Pambula from 10am to 2pm on Saturday 25 May....
Tuesday, 07 May 2024
Four long-term residents and local treasures of the Bega Valley will share tales at the Tura Marrang Library in May,...
Monday, 06 May 2024
Council is seeking feedback on its draft Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan, draft policy Voluntary Planning Agreements...
Friday, 03 May 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from organisations that may be interested in offering...
Wednesday, 01 May 2024
Apr 2024
The Bega Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund (BVCDRF) committee is proud to present its annual report, highlighting...
Tuesday, 30 Apr 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council has been notified of a data breach from its after-hours customer service provider, OracleCMS....
Wednesday, 24 Apr 2024
Bega Valley Shire Mayor, Russell Fitzpatrick will officially launch two exciting new exhibitions at SECCA (South East...
Monday, 22 Apr 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council encourages feedback on its draft Arts and Culture Plan, to provide direction for cultural activity...
Friday, 19 Apr 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to deliver an ocean outfall pipe at Merimbula Bay aimed at efficiently...
Thursday, 18 Apr 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council will step in as interim operator at the Bega War Memorial Swimming Pool following the current...
Wednesday, 17 Apr 2024
The highly awaited upgrade of the Bega Sports Complex is soon set to kick off with the signing and issuing of the of...
Monday, 15 Apr 2024
Bega Valley Shire’s not-for-profit organisations are invited to register for the Many Hands Volunteer Expo at the Oaklands...
Tuesday, 09 Apr 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council invites young people aged between 12 and 24 years to celebrate NSW Youth Week at the Surf Skate...
Tuesday, 09 Apr 2024
Road safety signs belonging to local contractors have been reported stolen from multiple sites throughout the Bega Valley...
Friday, 05 Apr 2024
Mar 2024
The Shire’s outdoor swimming pools will close on Thursday 28 March, marking the end of another successful swimming season....
Wednesday, 27 Mar 2024
Council and Atlas of Life are pleased to present the next Life in our Cemeteries event at the Pambula cemetery on Saturday...
Monday, 25 Mar 2024
Bega Valley Shire Councillors resolved at the 20 March Council meeting to further extend the tenure of some existing...
Thursday, 21 Mar 2024
A Draft Flood and Sea Level Rise policy is currently on exhibition to support Council and the community to respond to...
Monday, 18 Mar 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council is inviting all residents to participate in a comprehensive community survey aimed at informing...
Friday, 15 Mar 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council will celebrate the NSW Seniors Festival (12-24 March) this year with a road safety workshop...
Friday, 15 Mar 2024
The commencement of the Bega Sporting Complex redevelopment was delayed due to a number of setbacks during the detailed...
Wednesday, 13 Mar 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council invites the community to the reopening of the Bermagui Library on Saturday 16 March from 10am...
Monday, 11 Mar 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council invites feedback on proposed amendments to its Local Environmental Plan to allow the development...
Friday, 08 Mar 2024
Residents in parts of Tathra are being asked to take some simple steps in preparation for sewer jetting starting today....
Thursday, 07 Mar 2024
Bega Valley Shire residents have made a significant impact on waste reduction by extending the life of pre-loved items...
Thursday, 07 Mar 2024
Bega Valley Shire Library is celebrating International Women’s Day at Bermagui Library on Thursday 7 March at 1pm with...
Monday, 04 Mar 2024
Residents in parts of Bermagui are being asked to take some simple steps in preparation for sewer jetting starting next...
Friday, 01 Mar 2024
Feb 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council has finalised the sale of the Bega Valley Regional Learning Centre, behind the Lakeview Hotel...
Friday, 23 Feb 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council is working hard to address pressing skills and staff shortages through a recent intake of six...
Thursday, 22 Feb 2024
Council will run an expression of interest process to determine if the shire’s community services market is able to support...
Wednesday, 21 Feb 2024
Bega Valley Shire Councillors today unanimously agreed that Council continue to provide Children’s Services following...
Wednesday, 21 Feb 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking feedback on the Draft Merimbula Airport Master Plan.
Monday, 19 Feb 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council has secured $250,000 in funding from Round 2 of the NSW Government’s Regional Housing Strategic...
Friday, 16 Feb 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council's CEO, Anthony McMahon has successfully negotiated a way forward for renewing the ageing Cuttagee...
Friday, 16 Feb 2024
Bega Valley Shire Mayor, Russell Fitzpatrick is calling on all local residents to form a community-wide litter-busting...
Thursday, 15 Feb 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council is hosting a free workshop on how to secure grant funding for community groups and business...
Monday, 12 Feb 2024
Two exciting exhibitions will officially launch at SECCA on the evening of Friday 16 February.
Monday, 12 Feb 2024
Bega Valley Shire Library did some number crunching to find out who the top borrowers – the library lovers – were for...
Monday, 12 Feb 2024
Council reminds community and volunteer groups, the application process to formally propose major projects on Council-owned...
Monday, 12 Feb 2024
Four council bridges now have new load limits in place following a resolution at December’s Council meeting.
Friday, 09 Feb 2024
Bega Valley Shire Councillors yesterday endorsed a plan to secure a long-term future for Cuttagee bridge by formally...
Thursday, 01 Feb 2024
Jan 2024
Council’s Community Grants Program is now open for applications.
Wednesday, 31 Jan 2024
Council is pleased to open consultation on the Towards 2042 project, which will shape the future of our community.
Wednesday, 31 Jan 2024
Council advises Bermagui Waste Transfer site will close on Tuesdays and Thursdays during February.
Thursday, 25 Jan 2024
MEDIA RELEASE 2024 - Bega Valley Shire Council invites the shire’s residents to its Australia Day celebrations on Friday...
Wednesday, 17 Jan 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council is pleased to support creative activities for our young people in the shire.
Friday, 12 Jan 2024
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