Healthcare boost for Bellingen Shire
By Michael Burt Health services in the Bellingen Shire have been given a boost with the opening of a new medical centre in North Bellingen. Dr Priyanka Wijayalath is welcoming…
Vale Mark Troy OAM: 1953 – 2026
Vale Mark Allen Troy OAM There are people who hold a place together, not through grand gesture or ceremony, but through sheer, quiet constancy. Mark Troy was one of those…
New Waterfall Way Survey Details Economic Disruption
The Bellingen Shire Council said the figure was a “conservative estimate” after releasing the findings of its Waterfall Way Business and Community Impact Survey, which attracted a whopping 1623 responses.…
Innovation and Tradition at Bellingen Show: A 2026 Extravaganza
By Michael Burt The cancelling of last year’s Bellingen show was a sad story, but it has inspired a 2026 extravaganza packed with new events to promote local agricultural and…
Building Connection, One Plate at a Time: Bellingen’s Newest Tradition
You’re invited: Women’s Potluck Get-togethers in Bellingen Following the recent Listening to Women in Bellingen survey, the Bellingen Country Women’s Association has taken a simple but thoughtful step to respond…
Art and Heritage Unite: Bielsdown River Footbridge Officially Opens
Bellingen Shire Council marked the official opening of the Bielsdown River Footbridge on Thursday 23 April alongside Dorrigo school students, Gumbaynggirr Elders Uncle Cecil Briggs and Uncle Allan Phillips, and…
Letters to the Editor
Personal Responsibility Missing Great to have Waterfall Way open. Don’t hold your breath. Also great to receive a few light showers over the past week. A dry first 4 months…
Bellingen Educators Lead the Charge in Trauma Support
By Michael Burt Two local educators are playing pivotal roles in supporting the wellbeing of children and communities through the aftermath of traumatic events like the Bondi attack and Victorian…
Camp Creative Incorporated – Volunteers Needed!
Camp Creative Incorporated is seeking passionate community members to join our dynamic non-profit organisation. For over 40 years, Camp Creative has been a much-loved Bellingen institution, bringing people together through…
Bello’s Big Weekend: River Sounds 2026 Set to Hit a High Note
With just over a week to go, the countdown is well and truly on for River Sounds 2026, and Bellingen is gearing up for one of its biggest weekends of…