Local lead on proposed Waterfall Way detour
Bellingen Shire News By Michael Burt Transport for NSW has inspected a proposed detour behind Gordonville Cutting that was used by…
April 9, 2026
Letters to the Editor
Wake Up Australia A cranky old bugger, as I approach the twilight years. Can’t control the frustration, as…
Community champions win Seniors awards
Community champions Ruth Holmes from Dorrigo and Peter Brotherton from Urunga were named as Female and Male Seniors…
Stronger Communications During Disasters Coming to Bellingen Shire
Local communications during natural disasters are set to be boosted, with funding secured as part of the Strengthening…
NSW Farmers and Councils Demand Emergency Action Over Diesel Shortages
By Michael Burt Farmers and regional councils are calling for immediate action to fix regional distribution failures now…
Reforms needed to grow houses on farms
By Michael Burt A NSW Legislative Council report has recommended sweeping changes to State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP)…
Urunga Steps into the Future with 500m Boardwalk Extension
By Michael Burt Locals and visitors enjoyed a stroll along a new 500m stretch of the Urunga Boardwalk…
NSW Country Mayors call for Federal investment
Councils across remote, rural and regional NSW are calling on the Federal Government to increase its investment in…
Building a Better Bellingen: Local Women Set the Agenda for Future Support
The Bellingen Country Women’s Association invited local women to share their experiences, priorities, and ideas through a community…
Lions Club of Bellingen Award
On Wednesday 1/4/2026, Michael Kemp MP- Member of Oxley, awarded Lions Club of Bellingen the 2026 Seniors Local…