Farmers respond to carbon targets
The Albanese government’s target range of 62-70 per cent carbon pollution reduction by 2035 has been met with a mixed reaction from farming groups. National Farmers Federation (NFF) Interim Chief…
Dorrigo Rangers Crowned New England Rugby Union 2nd Grade Champions
In a match that will live long in New England Rugby Union history, the Dorrigo Rangers ended a 30-year premiership drought with a heart-stopping victory over the Tamworth Magpies. The…
Bellingen FC celebrates triple grand final glory
Bellingen Football Club is celebrating a remarkable weekend of success, with three of its junior teams crowned 2025 North Coast Football (NCF) champions. The U12 Division 1 boys, U14 Division…
Local hero Scott Mieni to be honoured on grand final stage
By Michael Burt Urunga rugby league mentor Scott Mieni will be in the spotlight at the NRL Grand Final after scoring the 2025 NRL Indigenous Community Award. Scott will be…
Champions Crowned at North Beach Bowls
Beautiful weather and a slick true green running at 18 seconds of late has made for some terrific bowls at the North Beach Bowling and Recreation club. The triples competition…
Koala Park topples timber harvesting
By Michael Burt Timber harvesting ceased this week across 176,000 hectares of the region’s State Forests that are now destined to become part of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP).…
Stables Grant Success for upgrades to the Stables in Bellingen
The Bellingen Community Arts Council (BCAC) was recently successful in their application to the New South Wales government’s Community Building Partnerships Program for a grant to make upgrades to the…
Artistic collaboration and community pride
BELLINGEN SHIRE – In a project celebrating local culture and creativity, the Bellingen Shire Council has announced the upcoming installation of eight new town entry signs. The statements, which feature…
Community Grants Program and Environment Levy Community Fund Round 2 2025-26 Now Open for Applications
Bellingen Shire Council is excited to announce that Round 2 of the Community Grants Program and the Environment Levy Community Fund (ELCF) 2025-26 officially open from Wednesday 10 September 2025.…
Shucking time at Lindsays Oysters
The life of an oyster farmer is not as idyllic as it seems. After growing fresh local oysters for 37 years, Urunga’s John Lindsay knows all too well that oyster…