Dire times cascade in Dorrigo
By Michael Burt Business has been far from peachy at Peaches Patisserie in Dorrigo since Waterfall Way closed on 19 January. Tourist and return customers numbers are down more than…
Have Your Say on Bellingen Shire Library Services
Bellingen Shire Council is inviting the community to have its say on local library services as part of a comprehensive Library Service Review. Residents are encouraged to share feedback on…
Waterfall Way- Federal government must step up
By Michael Burt Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan says Labor’s Minister for Transport ignored the immediate needs of the Dorrigo and Bellingen communities during her visit to Coffs Harbour…
From Medical School to Mid North Coast: 25 Interns Start Practice
Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) has welcomed 25 new medical interns to the region, some of whom will be doing shifts at the Bellinger River District Hospital. The…
March Completion Confirmed for Connell Park Transformation
By Michael Burt Sport will be back on in early April at the Connell Park playing fields, according to latest monthly update report on the Connell Park Precinct Upgrade project.…
Letters to the Editor
Plateau Economy Stalling As a resident of the Dorrigo Plateau and a customer of BCU, I am writing to express my deep concern over the cascading impacts of the Waterfall…
Bellingen Forum Sheds Light on West Papua Crisis
On Sunday, 8th February 2026, in the Bellingen Memorial Hall, PhD candidate Julian King and West Papuan student activist Beri Pahabol from the Bellingen Environment Centre presented a detailed history…
Bellingen’s Daisy Sully Secures Major STEM Scholarship
OzGREEN has shined a spotlight on Bellingen’s Daisy Sully as part of UNESCO’s recent International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Daisy is one of 25 students from across…
Qigong Workshop to Support Balance and Vitality
Residents seeking practical ways to support mobility, balance and calm focus are invited to attend a full-day Qigong workshop at the Bellingen Showground on Saturday 14 March 2026. Internationally respected…
Thundamentals and Babe Rainbow to Headline River Sounds
t’s the festival that captures the creative soul of the Gumbaynggirr coast. As River Sounds 2026 expands its footprint, the Bellingen Showgrounds are preparing to host a homecoming of rhythm,…