Linda Coomber sworn in as Councillor
Bellingen Shire News BELLINGEN, NSW – The Bellingen Shire Council has a new representative, with Linda Coomber formally joining its ranks…
June 2025
Disaster declared: Bellingen flood aid on offer
Flood-affected Bellingen Shire residents can now access vital financial aid, as state and federal governments roll out recovery…
Community shows gratitude on Thank a First Responder Day
BELLINGEN SHIRE – Emergency service crews from across the region were celebrated last Wednesday, June 11, with a…
Mining concerns spread across catchment
By Michael Burt Opposition is mounting to the mining of antimony and other critical minerals on the Dorrigo…
Conservationists urge Watt: A Koala protection act now
New Environment Minister Murray Watt faced an immediate challenge to his tenure, with a prominent conservation group demanding…
Bellinger River Yields Monster Eel for Young Angler
Bellingen local Andre Ward caught this huge eel in the Bellinger River on Saturday. Many local friends and…
Letters to the Editor
Difficult To Track Down No rain now for 12 days, when will this drought end. Following a very…
Iberian inspirations sparkle in McAulay’s latest exhibition
Bellingen, NSW – Local artist Fi McAulay brings the vibrant history of Portugal and Spain to life with…
Strong community support for affordable housing project
BELLINGEN SHIRE – More than 100 local residents have embraced a new model for “forever affordable” homeownership, showing…
Award winners converge: Anousha Victoire & Jhana Allan live
Anousha Victoire bio: ABC Music award-winning artist Anousha Victoire is a weaver of everyday dreams, stitching together folk/world…