Have your say on the Draft Merimbula Transport Study
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking community feedback on the Draft Merimbula Transport Study.
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All media enquiries and interview requests are coordinated by Council's Communication and Events team under the adopted Communications Policy. To view this policy, visit Public Policies and search 'communications'.
To submit a media enquiry or to request an interview:
- email media@begavalley.nsw.gov.au
- call 02 6499 2222
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Councillors can be contacted directly for enquiries regarding decisions of the elected Council and non-operational matters. Interviews with the Mayor should be arranged through the Communication and Events team contact details above.
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If you’re a journalist or media organisation that would like to receive media releases and notifications about media opportunities, please email your name, title and contact details to media@begavalley.nsw.gov.au and we will add you to our distribution list.
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Tura Marrang Library to celebrate upgraded courtyard with a Family Fun Day
The friendly staff at the Tura Marrang Library will celebrate completion of an upgraded courtyard with a Family Fun Day...
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EOI for EV chargers in Council car parks
Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from parties interested in installing and operating public...
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Costa helps celebrate five years of FOGO in the Bega Valley
The Bega Valley saw a welcome reunion recently with ABC Gardening Australia favourite, Costa Georgiadis sharing the limelight...
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Concern over NSW Government decision to pass the buck on emergency services funding
Bega Valley Shire Mayor, Russell Fitzpatrick has voiced deep concern regarding the NSW Government's decision to impose...
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Sewer jetting and maintenance to start in Tura Beach, Tathra and Bega
Residents in Tura Beach, Tathra and Bega are being asked to take some simple steps in preparation for sewer jetting and...
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Aquatic Centre heat pump upgrade reduces carbon footprint and energy cost
The Sapphire Aquatic Centre in Pambula has installed two new energy efficient heat pumps to keep pool temperatures steady...
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Besotted with the Bard sonnet performance
Local poet Kai Jensen will share his passion for Shakespeare’s sonnets across four Saturdays at Tura Marrang Library...
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Callout for artists to exhibit at annual MOTEL Art Fair
MOTEL Art Fair, a true success story now in its third year, will be held at the Bermagui Motor Inn at the end of July....
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Seeking EOIs for volunteer external audit committee member
Bega Valley Shire Council is looking for a qualified and experienced member of the community to become a volunteer independent...
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New support program to activate Bega business community
Bega Valley Shire Council is pleased to announce the creation of the Bega Valley Business Activator program to support...
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Decision made on gallery upgrade project
Bega Valley Shire Council will work with a range of specialist contractors to finish works on the South East Centre for...
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School leads the way with Council resource recovery program
Students from Wolumla Public School have showed the community how young minds in the Bega Valley Shire are leading the...
Apr 2023
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Report on recycling depot fire a reminder to keep batteries out of bins
The ACT Government has concluded its investigation of a recycling depot fire in Canberra last year with a warning that...
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How land revaluations impact your rates
With Notice of Valuation letters currently landing in letter boxes from the NSW Government Valuer General, Bega Valley...
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Semi-automated waste deposit system to be trialled in Cobargo
A new semi-automated household waste and recycling deposit system is soon to be trialled for eligible customers in the...
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Operational Plan and budget 2023-24 on exhibition from today
Public exhibition of Bega Valley Shire Council’s draft Delivery Program, Operational Plan and budget and draft Fees and...
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Have your say on the Merimbula Airport Master Plan review
Bega Valley Shire Council is carrying out a review of the Merimbula Airport Master Plan and is seeking your feedback....
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Council operating hours on Union Picnic Day and Anzac Day
Council offices will be closed for the annual Union Picnic Day on Monday 24 April and Anzac Day on Tuesday 25 April.
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Council backs submission to severe weather road inquiry
Council has made a submission to a Federal Government inquiry into the implications of severe weather events on the national,...
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SECCA opening to be postponed
Council was notified on Friday morning (31 March) that Lloyd Group had entered voluntary administration.
Mar 2023
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Transfer stations Easter opening hours
Bega Valley Shire Council’s waste transfer stations will operate at reduced opening hours over the Easter period.
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Council operating hours over Easter
Bega Valley Shire Council offices will close at 4.30pm on Thursday 6 April to observe public holiday closures over Easter....
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Twelve local students awarded Further Education Scholarships
Council, in partnership with the Mumbulla Community Foundation, awarded 12 local students a Further Education Scholarship...
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ANZAC photographic exhibition at Civic Centre
SECCA (South East Centre for Contemporary Arts) presents Recovering The Past, a unique and timely Australian-focussed...
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Bega Valley Shire up for five national awards
Council has entered five projects into the National Awards for Local Government this year.
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Merimbula, Pambula, Tura Beach sewer maintenance works starting
Merimbula, Pambula and Tura Beach residents are being asked to take some simple steps in preparation for sewer maintenance...
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Seeking feedback on draft policy for trees and vegetation on public land
Council is seeking feedback on a draft policy for trees and vegetation in urban areas on Council-managed public land...
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Council receives audited financial statements for 2021-22
Council’s audited financial statements for the 2021-22 financial year are available for public viewing and will be presented...
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Eden, Tura, Tathra sewer maintenance works starting
Eden, Tura Beach and Tathra residents are being asked to take some simple steps in preparation for sewer maintenance...
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Work progressing on sportsground floodlight upgrades
Council is working through floodlight upgrades to sportsgrounds at Berrambool in Merimbula, Barclay Street, Eden and...
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Planning for Business Success course for local businesses
Council is partnering with the University of Wollongong College Australia to offer a free accredited training course...
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Nine local young women awarded grants
Council awarded nine young women $500 grants today at a special International Women’s Day presentation attended by their...
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Last chance to experience Wilderness to Water guided walking tour
Bega Valley Shire Council is holding the last Wilderness to Water guided walking tour at the Bemboka River Reserve on...
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Domestic waste and recycling options up for discussion in shire’s north
Residents in the shire’s north are invited to have input into the plans for a new rural waste disposal system proposed...
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Date set for official opening of SECCA
Council is pleased to announce the official opening of SECCA, the South East Centre for Contemporary Art in Bega on Saturday...
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Targeted approach for this year’s Clean-up Australia Day
Bega Valley Shire Council is calling on the community to help keep the area spick-and-span with a targeted approach to...
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Regional Event Activation Strategy and Prospectus funding
Council has received NSW government funding for the development of a Regional Event Activation Strategy and Prospectus...
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Bega cemetery event to document flora and fauna
Council and Atlas of Life are pleased to present the next Life in our Cemeteries event at the Bega cemetery on Saturday...
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Exhibition of design guidelines for General Aviation Precinct at Merimbula Airport
Council is seeking feedback on draft design guidelines for private lease areas in the General Aviation Precinct at Merimbula...
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New-look gallery seeking volunteers
People in the shire with a passion for the arts and culture are encouraged to look into volunteering at SECCA, the South...
Feb 2023
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Council to establish traineeships with NSW grant
Council will establish six 2-year civil construction industry traineeships with funding recently awarded under Regional...
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Community Project Proposals due next month
Council reminds community and volunteer groups the application process to formally propose projects on Council-owned...
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A big thank you! Waste and recycling year in review
Bega Valley Shire Council’s Waste Services team is passing on a huge thank you to the community for a solid year committed...
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Feedback sought from landowners considering hosting EV charging stations
Council is seeking feedback via a short survey from local landowners interested in hosting or considering installing...
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State Government funds valuable local projects
The NSW Government has recently funded a host of valuable local projects through Round 5 of the Stronger Country Communities...
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Wilderness to Water guided walking tour series continues in Eden
Bega Valley Shire Council is holding the next Wilderness to Water guided walking tour at Lake Curalo Boardwalk on Saturday...
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Have your say on guidelines for housing in town centres
Council is seeking feedback on its proposed amendments to the Development Control Plan 2013 for mixed commercial and...
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Council decides on Special Rate Variation over two years
Council has voted to proceed with an application to IPART (Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal) for a permanent...
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Council’s Community Grants Program opens today
Council’s Community Grants Program, which includes six grants and a scholarship, opens today.
Jan 2023
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Four community organisations to receive waste minimisation grants
Council is pleased to announce funding for four community organisations under its Community Waste Minimisation Grant...
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Tathra Wharf restoration moving into next stage
Stage 1 of the Tathra Wharf restoration project is near completion following the replacement of the stockyards and part...
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NSW Seniors Festival events at shire’s libraries in February
Bega Valley Shire Library is offering several events to celebrate NSW Seniors Festival this year.
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Merimbula boardwalk gets $8 million green light from NSW Government
Council has successfully secured NSW Government funding to upgrade and improve the Merimbula Lake foreshore and boardwalk....
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All About Grants information session on Council’s grants program
Council is running an information session – All About Grants - on sourcing and applying for funding under its Community...
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Call for Consultative Committee members – Central Waste Facility
Residents living within a 5km radius of Council’s Central Waste Facility can apply to join a consultative committee that...
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Australia Day celebration open to all
MEDIA RELEASE 2023 - Bega Valley Shire Council invites the shire’s residents to its Australia Day celebrations on Thursday...
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Sewer jetting to start in Mirador
Mirador residents are being asked to take some simple steps in preparation for sewer jetting starting in the area next...
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2023 Further Education Scholarships now open
Bega Valley Shire Council, in partnership with Mumbulla Community Foundation, is offering Further Education Scholarships...
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Free audio storytelling workshops coming to your local library
Bega Valley Shire Library is offering four free audio storytelling workshops in January and February, as part of a new...
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Council welcomes funding opportunity to repair potholes on local roads
Bega Valley Shire Council has welcomed an announcement by the NSW Government to include an additional $500 million in...
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