Bellingen Magpies snatch thrilling late comeback victory
The Bellingen Dorrigo Magpies fronted up for a must win game against the Lower Macleay Magpies at the Graveyard on Saturday. Win and possibly make the playoffs for the first…
4 gold and 1 silver at Nationals
Bellingen Shire resident Peter Allison, who resides in Fernmount, recently competed in the surf lifesaving Pool Rescue National championships. The titles were held Aug 7 – 9 at the Adelaide…
Belfry enters tourism Hall of Fame
By Michael Burt Bellingen’s own Belfry Guesthouse has been inducted into a prestigious tourism Hall of Fame after a third consecutive gold award at the North Coast Tourism Awards. Belfry…
Dub Bash comes to Bellingen Showground
The inaugural Waterfall Way VW Bash brought 333 VW people together at Bellingen Showgrounds for five days of camping, cruising and Show & Shine. Best in show went to Benny…
Indigenous Dance Student Encourages Local Youth Application
By Michael Burt Urunga dancer Clare Beale is jiving her way into a stellar career at Australia’s leading performing arts training centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.…
Harry Jacks Brewing Co Brings Craft Beer to Dorrigo
By Michael Burt An exciting new business brewing in Dorrigo is destined to boost the Bellingen Shire’s food and beer credentials. Harry Jacks Brewing Co is stepping through the final…
Relief Urged For Tobacco Fees
Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan has called for a drop in the federal tobacco tax and a waiving of the state governments $1100 Tobacco Licensing Fee for legitimate sellers.…
North Coast Youth Orchestra Shines Brightly on Sydney Stage
Bellingen High School has helped make history at the 2026 Festival of Choral Music at the Sydney Opera House during Public Education Week last week. Local students joined more than…
Traditional Funeral Held for Injured Koala Found in State Forest
Members of the Bellingen community gathered last week at Lavenders Bridge River Park for a funeral to mourn a male koala found injured in a Pine Creek State Forest logging…
Mylestom Landcare Fights Local Weeds
In conjunction with National Tree day, the Johnson Ave Landcare group at Mylestom recently held a ‘Learn about the weeds in your yard and area’ day. The display included large…