Family fishing fiesta in Mylestom
By Michael Burt More than 800 fishers of all ages baited up for a record-breaking Putt Bennett Family Fishing Festival (PBFFF) in Mylestom last weekend. While Bellingen is buzzing this…
Green tick for Dorrigo Rainforest project
The ambitious Dorrigo Arc Rainforest Centre and a 4-day Dorrigo Escarpment great walk have been approved under the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The environmental assessment considered all…
Bellingen Shire Community Awards Night 2026
Bellingen Shire Council warmly invites the community to the 2026 Community Awards Ceremony at the Bellingen Memorial Hall on Friday 23 January 2026. The awards provide a wonderful opportunity to…
Bellingen Lions Spread Christmas Cheer with Annual Raffle Draw
Lions Club of Bellingen, You’ve done it again! Monday, 22-12-2025, was the final day our Pride of Lions sold raffle tickets in the main street of Bellingen. Santa was there…
Bellingen’s Night of Song: Lions Club Carols a Roaring Success
Sunday 21/12/’25, Lions Club of Bellingen’ Introduction of ‘Christmas Carols in the Park’ was a success. Returning again next year, 2026. Christmas Carols were sung by Bellingen Public School, Michelle…
Urunga CBD Upgrade Project Ready for Detailed Design
The Urunga CBD Upgrade, which will deliver significant improvements to the town’s central business district, is ready for the detailed design stage with Bellingen Shire Council awarding the design tender…
Letters to the Editor
To Celebrate the Good and the Bad A Happy new year to all. Could be an interesting one. As one ages the years seem to race by. Seventy years ago,…
FOG Gallery Launches to Celebrate Region’s Professional Craft Culture
A new contemporary gallery has opened in the heart of Bellingen, shining a light on the region’s growing community of artists and makers who work with their hands. Furniture Object…
Bellingen Abuzz: Record Numbers Flock to 40th Camp Creative
Bellingen is buzzing with creativity this week as a record number of 1254 ‘campers’ take part in the 40th annual Camp Creative. Beautiful weather blessed the first day of Camp…
Supporting the Community That Raised Us: The Coffs Coast Dentures Story
Coffs Coast Denture Service is a Local Owned Family Business operating in Urunga & Coffs Harbour. Dan Backhouse a Dental Prosthetist was born and raised in Coffs Harbour. Dan’s Family…