Reconnect the community to Youth Hub
By Michael Burt Former Bello Youth Hub Coordinator Dean Besley has called on Bellingen Shire Council to reaffirm the principles that have made the Youth Hub one of New South…
Waterfall Way Centre Wins Nomination
The Waterfall Way Visitor Information Centre has been named as a finalist in the 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards, with winners to be announced at the Coffs Harbour Awards…
Urunga Affordable Housing Plan Gains Momentum
By Michael Burt Bellingen Shire Council resolved to progress a proposed transfer of Council-owned land at Ferry Street to Waterfall Way Community Land Trust (WWCLT) for an affordable housing project.…
North Bellingen Holds Community Meeting
The North Bellingen Action Group (NbAG) will hold its next community meeting on Sunday 5 July gathering at 11.30- for Meeting start 12:00 midday at the Luncheon Pavilion, Bellingen Showground.…
Bellingen Shire Council Announces Successful 2026/27 Community Grant Program Recipients
By Michael Burt The successful applicants for the first round of Bellingen Shire Council community grant funding for 2026/27 have been announced, showcasing a diverse range of local initiatives across…
New carbon credit method clears way for Great Koala National Park
By Michael Burt The Great Koala National Park (GKNP) is a step closer to reality after the federal government approved a scheme allowing state governments to earn carbon credits from…
‘Permit, Plug, Play’: NSW Government Funding to Power Bellingen’s Future Events
Bellingen’s status as the events capital of the mid north coast has been boosted by a $489,000 grant via the NSW Government’s Permit/Plug/Play Program. Bellingen Shire Council says the funding…
Council adopts 2026–2027 Operational Plan and Budget
Bellingen Shire Council has adopted its Operational Plan 2026–27, Long Term Financial Plan, Revenue Policy and Fees and Charges, setting the course for the delivery of key projects, services and…
Provide Input for the 2027–2031 Disability Inclusion Plan
The Bellingen Shire community has an opportunity to help shape Council’s priorities towards a more inclusive future, as consultation opens for the update of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP)…
Bellingen High School students take on Parliament
Year 10 students from Bellingen High School recently experienced the inner workings of state politics during a visit to NSW Parliament House in Sydney today.Students visited the Legislative Council and…