Council puts Courthouse fate in community’s hands
Heritage restoration hinges on community funding as Council seeks creative solution for a beloved but costly landmark. A way forward for the future of the Bellingen Courthouse was discussed at…
Homes for Health: help us help you!
Do you work in the health arena in the Bellingen Shire? Are you, your employees or colleagues in housing stress? The home-grown community-led initiative, Homes for Health, has a solution…
Managed Forests, no threat to Koalas Study Finds
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp is espousing results from a NSW Government-commissioned study claiming that there is no evidence selective timber harvesting harms koala populations in NSW’s North Coast forests.…
Mates Navigating Life – A November to Remember
In a world that often tells men to “toughen up,” it’s easy to forget that what most men really need is connection – real mateship, honest conversation, and a place…
Join Us for a Festive Christmas Celebration!
A beloved local tradition returns as the Bellingen Lions Club prepares to host its annual Christmas Carols event, a perfect way for families to usher in the festive season. The…
Nine Lions Clubs Unite for Memorable Bellingen Social Day
Thirty-eight Lions, partners, and friends representing eight different clubs from Bellingen to Valla gathered at the historic Bellingen Old Butter Factory for a wonderful social day and luncheon, celebrating the…
Letters to the Editor
Australia! This great nation was built on Judeo-Christian values; specifically, Australia and most of the “Western” nations were formed around the Bible. Sure, we have had our share of problems,…
Bellingen Shire Council Targets Priority Invasive Plants This Spring
Over the coming months, invasive plants like Cockspur Coral Tree, Seeded Banana and Long Leaf Willow Primrose are setting seeds and spreading throughout the Shire, posing threats to native vegetation,…
Proud local newspaper hits 100 chapters
Celebrating the 100th edition of a local newspaper is a significant milestone these days. In an era dominated by digital media, the survival of a free local paper depends on…
Master Teacher Ramtha Offers Tools to Change Your Life
Ramtha’s School of Enlightenment is proud to present their ‘Create Your Future Now’ workshop in Dorrigo. “What is the job of a Master Teacher? To give extraordinary knowledge, enough to…