Council updates flood and sea level rise policy
A Draft Flood and Sea Level Rise policy is currently on exhibition to support Council and the community to respond to...
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The Shire’s outdoor swimming pools will close on Thursday 28 March, marking the end of another successful swimming season....
Mar 27, 2024
Council and Atlas of Life are pleased to present the next Life in our Cemeteries event at the Pambula cemetery on Saturday...
Mar 25, 2024
Bega Valley Shire Councillors resolved at the 20 March Council meeting to further extend the tenure of some existing...
Mar 21, 2024
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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