Local News

Today (June 23) is the 4th anniversary of the road-based incident that led to the tragic death of cyclist and Merimbula man, David Brand, who died on the 3rd July in 2018 in a Canberra hospital from injuries he sustained at Lochiel in the Bega Valley. His widow, Louise Brand, has...

As the NSW Government commits almost $500M in a four-year plan to deliver thousands of new homes across the state, Eurobodalla Mayor Mathew Hatcher is asking ratepayers with a second home in the shire to consider placing their property into the local rental market. “We can’t wait years for homes to...

Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from community and business members to join the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee. Acting Director of Community, Environment and Planning, Emily Harrison said reducing barriers and improving accessibility and inclusion is critical to the future of the shire. “Accessibility and inclusion are relevant for...

First home buyers will be able to choose between an upfront payment or a smaller annual property tax under reforms that will help make home ownership achievable for more NSW residents. The First Home Buyer Choice is part of an integrated multi-billion dollar housing package announced in the 2022-23 NSW Budget...

An urgent warning has been issued for consumers not to deal with building company Green Magic Homes Australia Pty Ltd, after its contractor licence was cancelled this month by NSW Fair Trading. Minister for Fair Trading Eleni Petinos said Green Magic Homes is no longer able to advertise, contract for, or...

The Bega Valley's squash players have a new state-of-the-art home, that has also been designed to cater for yogis, martial arts students, table tennis players and more. Opened Saturday by Bega Valley Shire Mayor, Russell Fitzpatrick and local member, Kristy McBain, the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, the...

Acting on information provided to NSW DPI's Fishers Watch hotline, Fisheries Officers have been able to respond quickly to a report of alleged over-collection of Mussels at Ben Boyd National Park near Eden. Arriving just as the fishing party of four was packing up for the day, Fisheries Officers inspected the...

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant. Troy Manton, aged 36, is wanted by virtue of an outstanding arrest warrant for alleged break and enter, assault and sexual offences. Troy is described as being of Aboriginal appearance, between 170cm and 180cm tall, with...

The Australian Electoral Commission has today confirmed that Labor's Fiona Phillips has won the federal seat of Gilmore. Surrounded by supporters at the AEC facility at Port Kembla this morning, Ms Phillips thanked her family, supporters and staff, as well as acknowledging the other candidates and their families. AEC officials confirmed the...

Merimbula residents and business operators are being encouraged to have their say on plans for a new retail and residential complex proposed for Merimbula's central business district. The development application and a planning proposal to increase maximum building height includes demolition and redevelopment of the site at 29-33 Market Street. Council's Community...