Linda Coomber sworn in as Councillor
BELLINGEN, NSW – The Bellingen Shire Council has a new representative, with Linda Coomber formally joining its ranks this week after being elected through a countback process to fill a…
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 support. Bellingen Shire residents, businesses, and primary producers impacted by the May…
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 special “Thank a First Responder Day” event organized by the Bellingen Shire…
Mining concerns spread across catchment
By Michael Burt Opposition is mounting to the mining of antimony and other critical minerals on the Dorrigo Plateau and across the Clarence Valley catchment. More than 200 people attended…
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 urgent action to save the koala. New Environment Minister put on notice…
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 fishermen have said it’s the biggest they have ever seen. The eel…
Letters to the Editor
Difficult To Track Down No rain now for 12 days, when will this drought end. Following a very wet spell, not an unprecedented amount of rain but no sun, leaving…
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 her new exhibit of miniature and small works, featuring stunning recreations of…
Strong community support for affordable housing project
BELLINGEN SHIRE – More than 100 local residents have embraced a new model for “forever affordable” homeownership, showing strong support at recent public information sessions hosted by the Waterfall Way…
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 influenced melodies with bell-over-water clarity of vocal tone. The introspective songwriter blends…