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Council adopts Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026-2030

Published on 21 August 2026

Bega Valley Shire Council has adopted its new Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2026-2030 at this week’s Council meeting, following public exhibition and feedback from the community.

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Council endorses concept design for Quarantine Bay Upgrade

Published on 20 August 2026

Bega Valley Shire Council has endorsed the concept design for the Quarantine Bay Amenities and Pathways Upgrade, enabling the project to progress to detailed design, procurement and construction.

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Councillor Connect – 20 August 2026 – Councillor David Porter

Published on 20 August 2026

Our saleyards are about much more than buying and selling livestock. They are an important part of the economic and social fabric of our region, supporting farmers, transport operators, agents, contractors, local businesses and many other people whose livelihoods are connected to agriculture.

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Twyford Hall Complex management to transition to Council

Published on 20 August 2026

Bega Valley Shire Council has resolved to commence transition of the overall management of Merimbula’s Twyford Hall Complex to Council ensuring the cultural venue can continue as a vibrant community asset.

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Councillor Connect – 13 August 2026 – Councillor Helen O’Neil

Published on 13 August 2026

Homelessness Week in the Bega Valley was a stark reminder that too many people in our community face tough times.

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Dillon Aldridge receives recognition for commitment to learn

Published on 10 August 2026

Bega Valley Shire Council Water and Sewer Services Project Officer, Dillon Aldridge has received statewide recognition, being awarded the 2026 Cr Pat Dixon Memorial Scholarship in Sydney last week.

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Councillor Connect – 6 August 2026 – Councillor Peggy Noble

Published on 06 August 2026

Last week the Labour Government announced a new policy commitment called the Local Government Federation Compact that is very short on detail. Don't get me wrong, the proposed Federation Compact is (so far) good news. Any commitment to increase funding and support to councils is most welcome.

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Blue-green algae detected at Kisses Lagoon, Bega

Published on 05 August 2026

Bega Valley Shire Council is advising the community to avoid contact with the water at Kisses Lagoon in Bega after testing confirmed the presence of blue-green algae.

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Community feedback shapes next steps for Bega rezoning project

Published on 04 August 2026

A report capturing community feedback on the Bega Urban Land Release rezoning proposal is now available to the public, providing a record of the issues, ideas and concerns raised during the public exhibition period.

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Plotting the Oceans - Coastal geographer visits for Science Week

Published on 04 August 2026

Bega Valley Shire Library is excited to announce internationally recognised coastal geographer, Sarah Hamylton as its Science Week speaker, who will talk about her recently published book, Plotting the Oceans: Stories of powerful maps and their makers.

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Council adopts Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026-2030

Council endorses concept design for Quarantine Bay Upgrade

Councillor Connect – 20 August 2026 – Councillor David Porter

Twyford Hall Complex management to transition to Council

Councillor Connect – 13 August 2026 – Councillor Helen O’Neil

Dillon Aldridge receives recognition for commitment to learn

Councillor Connect – 6 August 2026 – Councillor Peggy Noble

Blue-green algae detected at Kisses Lagoon, Bega

Community feedback shapes next steps for Bega rezoning project

Plotting the Oceans - Coastal geographer visits for Science Week

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