Consultation crisis in Urunga Housing pilot
By Bruce Miller There is conflict brewing in the Urunga community over a proposal by the Waterfall Way Community Land Trust (CLT) to build affordable housing units on vacant land…
Council Proudly Supports Waterwise Schools
This week Mayor Cr. Steve Allan attended Orama Public School to congratulate the school and its students for completing the Waterwise program and to present them with a certificate recognising…
New Era for Bellingen Shire Neighbourhood Centres
The Neighbourhood Centres of Bellingen Shire (NCoBS) is entering a new era of leadership and renewal, welcoming Kristen Collier as its new Manager and changes to its Management Committee. After…
Residents Invited to Keep Cool at Council Libraries
Libraries are not only places to borrow books and use public computers – they are also great places to keep cool on a hot day. Bellingen Shire Council is working…
Escalating Electricity Costs at Heritage Hotel Dorrigo
My wife Lois, and I own the Heritage Hotel Dorrigo. Heritage Hotel Dorrigo is situated on the Dorrigo Plateau behind Coffs Harbour. The Dorrigo district population is circa 2,400. The…
Letters to the Editor
Some Good News Almost the entire length of Darkwood Road now sealed, plus 5 higher level concrete bridges. Funded mainly via grants. But many thanks to council for their contribution.…
Bohemian Rhapsody Marks BYO’s Blockbuster Grand Finale
Bellingen Youth Orchestra Celebrates a Blockbuster End to the 2025 Season — and 50 Years of Bohemian Rhapsody The Bellingen Youth Orchestra (BYO) will close its 2025 playing year with…
Tickets Are Go! Dorrigo Show Promises Free Family Fun
The 2025 Dorrigo Show is just days away and this year there’s even more value packed into your entry ticket. Once you’re through the gate, you’ll find a huge range…
Music, Films & Food for Palestine
Come join us to for a night of Art, Collaboration and Solidarity.While currently there’s a ceasefire in Gaza, the situation for Palestinians hasn’t changed and the rehabilitation and reconstruction of…
Bellingen Youth Hub named NSW Youth Service of the Year
Bellingen Youth Hub has been named NSW Youth Service of the Year at Youth Action’s 2025 NSW Youth Work Awards. The recognition highlights a local, relationship-based model that is shaped…