Waterfall Way Out Again
The closure of Waterfall way with no indication of when it could reopen is a huge event. Already two weeks and rumours it could be three months. A huge financial…
Demand for Home Support Grows
Significant challenges persist for older people on the Support at Home program despite the much-anticipated new Aged Care Act being in effect for more than 100 days. That’s according to…
Need help navigating aged care?
Navigating the aged care system can be a daunting and emotional task. Few people would be more aware of this than Bellingen resident Helen Funnell, who has more than 20…
Art with a Purpose: Local Exhibition to Support Women’s Refuge
Arts Mid North Coast presents Balance the Scales, a curated community exhibition celebrating International Women’s Day 2026, at Coffs Harbour MAKE/SPACE from 22 February to 8 March 2026. Bringing together…
From Tennessee to the Mid North Coast: The Deltaz Live at The Fed
Nashville grit meets Bellingen soul this month as the Federal Hotel prepares for an international takeover of the best kind. Bellingen is in for a treat this February as acclaimed…
Pesticides and Planning: MP Calls for Mandatory Buffers on Berry Farms
By Michael Burt NSW Greens MP Cate Faehrmann will move a private members bill this week to give councils more power to regulate berry farms in the north coast region.…
New food safety laws for fruit and veg growers
By Michael Burt Farmers with more than two hectares of berries will be subject to new food safety laws from 12 February. Growers of leafy vegetables and melons will also…
Farmers for Climate Action welcomes cleaner grid
Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) has welcomed several serious advancements towards a cleaner energy grid over the summer. Representing 8,500 farmers, FCA Acting CEO, Verity Morgan-Schmidt, highlighted that some 50%…
Four Decades on the Dunes: Urunga Honors Craig Delahunty
Craig Delahunty- 40 Years Service. Craig moved to Urunga and joined the Urunga Surf Club and has patrolled since 1986. (40 yrs- What an effort!) He was a patrol captain,…
Bellingen FC 2026 Season Registrations Closing Soon!
We are incredibly excited to welcome you to the 2026 football season at Bellingen FC, which will mark a special milestone as we return to our newly renovated home ground…