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A significant hazard reduction burn covering 175 hectares is currently underway in Biamanga National Park near Bega. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is managing the operation, which is under control and updated as of April 26, 2026.
Emergency services responded to a fire alarm at the Bega Cheese factory on Ridge Street, Bega, on Saturday evening. Fire and Rescue NSW attended the scene, though no fire was reported.
Fire and Rescue NSW responded to a fire alarm at the Bega Cheese factory on Ridge Street, Bega, on January 4, 2026. The incident was quickly brought under control with no fire or significant damage reported.
South Coast detectives have charged a sixth person in connection with the alleged murder of a 43-year-old man in Bega earlier this year. The man was found with stab wounds in a park on East Street.
A 19-year-old woman has been charged with murder in connection with a man's death in Bega last month, marking the fourth person arrested in the ongoing Strike Force Nakstone investigation. She will appear in Bega Local Court tomorrow.
A structure fire on East Street in Bega has been successfully contained by Fire and Rescue NSW. The incident, located in the Bega Valley Shire, is now under control with no hectares affected.
Bega Valley Shire Council is nearing finalisation on a planning proposal allowing burials on private land, offering residents more end-of-life choices while adhering to strict NSW health guidelines.
Motorists in Bega are advised to exercise caution at the intersection of Carp Street and Church Street due to traffic lights flashing yellow. A utility company is on site. Drivers should treat it as a 'give way' intersection.
Bega residents are rallying to save the PlayAbility Inclusion Hub at 31–35 Parker Street from sale, launching a NSW Parliament petition after the facility, funded by bushfire grants, entered liquidation. The hub provides crucial early intervention services.
An incident on East Street, Bega, has been brought under control by Fire and Rescue NSW. The emergency was classified as an 'Assist Other Agency' type, with no fire involved. Local residents can rest assured.
A small grass fire on Rawlinson Street in Bega is currently under an 'Advice' alert. Fire and Rescue NSW are managing the incident, with no immediate threat to the Bega community.
Planned roadworks on Kirkland Avenue in Bega will cause a temporary closure in both directions. Drivers advised to use detours via Upper and Peden Street.
Emergency services, led by Fire and Rescue NSW, are responding to a fire alarm at Hillgrove House, 105-111 Upper Street, Bega. No fire confirmed.
Bega Valley Shire Council is commencing geotechnical investigations across Bega, Jellat Jellat, Mogilla, and Verona, causing changed traffic conditions and single-lane access on various streets.
A major planning proposal for Bega is advancing, seeking to rezone 279 hectares of land to accommodate approximately 2,200 new residential lots, commercial areas, and public open spaces. This significant development aligns with the adopted Bega Structure Plan.