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Eurobodalla Shire Council
A Far South Coast shire of around 41,000 people, strung along the coast between Batemans Bay, Moruya and Narooma and taking in towns like Tuross Head, Dalmeny, Broulee and Mogo. Coastal and tourism-focused, and still recovering from the 2019–20 Black Summer bushfires, the council runs the local services you use every week — waste, roads, water, libraries, parks, development — and sets your rates. Here's the snapshot, then the stuff that affects your week.
Everyday essentials
The things people actually need from the council — fast.
Get to know your council
The basics, in one tap — open any card for key facts and a link to the official source.
This year's rate rise, how it compares across NSW, and why bills differ.
2025–26 rate peg: 4.1%
Open →Budget & financesHow financially healthy the council is, measured against official benchmarks.
Meets 4 of 9 OLG financial benchmarks
Open →Crime & safetyEurobodalla's recorded crime rates, side by side with the NSW average.
6 of 12 major offences below the NSW rate
Open →Mayor & councillorsWho represents you — and where to read their official profiles.
Mayor: Mathew Hatcher (Independent)
Open →Elections & votingWhen the next council election is, and how voting works.
Next election: Sat 9 Sep 2028
Open →Contact & servicesHow to reach the council and report a problem.
Customer service: (02) 4474 1000
Open →Shire profileThe basics: how many people live here, how big the area is.
Population: ~41,000 (2023–24)
Open →What's happening
3 updatesRecent items from Eurobodalla Shire Council's public channels, in plain language.
- Development
Council votes to continue the Batemans Bay Masterplan
In March 2026 Eurobodalla councillors voted to press on with the Batemans Bay Masterplan, with changes to the process including a shorter planning horizon (reduced to 25–30 years); the revised plan is to return for further public consultation.
What this means for you: If you live, work or own property in or near Batemans Bay, this long-term town-centre plan could shape future development and public spaces; contentious issues such as building heights are not yet decided and the council says there will be more chances to comment.
- Waste
Annual kerbside hard-waste collection runs from 21 July
The council's annual kerbside 'junk' (hard-waste) collection began the week of 21 July 2025, rolling out area by area; each residence gets one pickup, with separate trucks for metal, fridges/freezers and general bulky items.
What this means for you: Every household gets one free bulky-waste pickup a year for items too large for the bins; check the waste and recycling calendar for your area's collection date and how to sort items on the kerb.
Source: Eurobodalla Council — Annual hard waste collection starts Monday 21 July
- Policy
Council adopts 4.1% general-rate increase for 2025–26
The council adopted a 4.1% increase in general rates for 2025–26 — the IPART core rate peg of 4.0% plus a 0.1% population factor — with no special rate variation. Waste, water and sewer charges rose by separate amounts.
What this means for you: General rates income rose by 4.1% for the year; how your own bill changed also depends on your land value at the latest revaluation, and separate charges for waste, water and sewer are set independently of the rate peg.
Source: Eurobodalla Council — Your rates
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