Letters to the Editor
More Losers Than Winners David Attenborough 100 years what a legend, he and his team, their contribution to the knowledge of the world’s wildlife and environment. The Budget, no surprise,…
Bellingen Show Attendance Soars Past 5,000-Visitor Mark
Bellingen Show president Emily Kenny has used to National Volunteers Week (May 18-26) to pour praise on show volunteers and the Bellingen Showgrounds Land Management team. “What we create together…
Mud, Music, and Magic: Riversounds 2026 Triumphs Over the Rain
By Michael Burt Photos: And the Trees Photography Mud and rain did nothing to dampen the incredible vibes and sounds emerging from the 2026 Riversounds Music & Arts Festival last…
Star-studded line up for Readers and Writers Festival
Richard Roxburgh, Jack Thompson, Virginia Trioli, Hannah Moloney, Stan Grant, Zoe Terakes, Michael Robotham, Tara Moss, Debbie Spillane and Bryan Brown. These are just some of the Australian icons and…
Free Cultural and Nature Event Heading to Botanic Garden
The Whispers of Wilderness program comes to Coffs Harbour’s Nature Discovery Centre on Saturday 23 May.On Saturday 23 May from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, the Whispers of Wilderness community…
New Mental Health Support in Bellingen: Meet Trauma Psychologist Samantha Durosk
There is a supportive new practice in the heart of Bellingen, offering a safe space for adults navigating life’s challenges. Bellingen local Samantha Duroska has opened her doors on Hyde…
Middle East Conflict Hits Local Dairy Farmers
Rural By Michael Burt The Bellingen Shire’s historic dairy farming sector is facing unprecedented cost increases for fertilisers and other key farm inputs due to the Middle East conflict. The…
Trusted Bellingen painting services
Advertorial by Lila Sames33 years ago, John set about starting his independent painting company. For 25 years, JJ’s painting was a well-known, successful business around Bondi, but 6 years ago,…
Hungry Head Delivers Perfect Pumping Surf for Junior Grom Fest
Hungry Head Beach put on some near perfect surf conditions when it hosted series two of the popular 2026 Surf Reflections Junior Series. Former World Surf League pro surfer Trent…
Urunga Raiders shine at Female Football Week
Reigning Women’s Premier League champions Urunga celebrated Female Football Week in style, over-powering Woolgoolga Wildcats 4-0 on a chilly Friday night at Woolgoolga. Kate Fry struck twice inside the opening…