Archives: 2008 April

Media Statement by 2020 Summit Co-Chairs, PM Kevin Rudd and Professor Glyn Davis
21st April 2008
The Initial Report from the 2020 Summit to the Prime Minister, sets out the key results of discussion by 1000 Australians over the weekend of 19 and 20 April in Canberra.
The Report includes results across the 10 streams of the Summit, […]

MP Calls for New Tip Site
23 April 2008:
The Member for Bega Andrew Constance and residents of Wolumla have called on the NSW Minister for Environment to reject Bega Valley Shire Council’s development application for the proposed Waste management Facility at Wanatta Lane near Wolumla.

Andrew Constance Member for Bega

In a document obtained by residents, the […]

22 April 2008
Statements by Labor Party President Mark Fleming that local people’s views were considered at the 2020 Summit, despite no one attending from the State’s South east is proof that the summit was hijacked by the Labor Party for political purposes according to Liberal MP Andrew Constance.
“It comes as no surprise that a […]

22 April 2008:
The Member for Bega Andrew Constance has welcomed the submission of Counsel assisting the Deputy State Coroner at the Princes Highway inquest recommending a number of highway upgrades and an education campaign.

Andrew Constance Member for Bega

“According to reports Counsel assisting the inquest has told the Coroner that a recommendation to upgrade the […]

A community meeting in Tathra last week to hear plans for a feasibility study for a solar farm in the Bega Valley Shire is another example of community members working together for the good of the planet.
A solar farm is being seen as an important means of reaching the Shire’s 50/50 by 2020 target.

It was a pleasure to host the NSW Minister for Local Government Paul Lynch at an informal meeting with Councillors and senior staff last week and to hear his views on a range of issues.

Mayor Tony Allen

The Minister indicated that he had had excellent reports of the Bega Valley Shire Council and how it is […]

The departure of the Council’s General Manager, Graeme Faulkner, is a sad loss to the Bega Valley Shire.

Mayor Tony Allen

His contribution over his short tenure was enormous and his restructure of the organisation will benefit the shire for many years into the future.
Mr Faulkner leaves the Bega Valley Shire with the very best wishes of […]

Changes over the past two years in the administration of tourism promotion for the Shire don’t appear to have had any ill effects on the numbers of visitors coming to this wonderful part of the world.

Mayor Tony Allen

Visitor Information Centres are reporting very busy Easter and school holiday periods and Sapphire Coast Tourism membership has […]

From very small beginnings in the mayor’s office just over two years ago, the Bega Valley Shire Relay for Life has become hugely successful in its dual aims – to raise money for the Cancer Council and awareness of the services it provides to cancer patients and their carers.

Mayor Tony Allen

The theme of this year’s […]

With thoughts turning to the council elections on September 13, people with an interest in local government are being encouraged to stand.

Mayor Tony Allen

While being a councillor can be very rewarding in terms of the satisfaction of serving your community, it can also be very time-consuming with fortnightly Council meetings and usually a workshop on […]