When Bellingen Shire News last spoke with local educator and charity founder Deborah Neale in April, Emergency Pedagogy Without Borders Australia was a young organisation responding to the growing need…
By Michael Burt Former Bello Youth Hub Coordinator Dean Besley has called on Bellingen Shire Council to reaffirm the principles that have made the Youth Hub one of New South…
The Waterfall Way Visitor Information Centre has been named as a finalist in the 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards, with winners to be announced at the Coffs Harbour Awards…
By Michael Burt Bellingen Shire Council resolved to progress a proposed transfer of Council-owned land at Ferry Street to Waterfall Way Community Land Trust (WWCLT) for an affordable housing project.…
The North Bellingen Action Group (NbAG) will hold its next community meeting on Sunday 5 July gathering at 11.30- for Meeting start 12:00 midday at the Luncheon Pavilion, Bellingen Showground.…
By Michael Burt The successful applicants for the first round of Bellingen Shire Council community grant funding for 2026/27 have been announced, showcasing a diverse range of local initiatives across…
By Michael Burt The Great Koala National Park (GKNP) is a step closer to reality after the federal government approved a scheme allowing state governments to earn carbon credits from…
Bellingen’s status as the events capital of the mid north coast has been boosted by a $489,000 grant via the NSW Government’s Permit/Plug/Play Program. Bellingen Shire Council says the funding…
Bellingen Shire Council has adopted its Operational Plan 2026–27, Long Term Financial Plan, Revenue Policy and Fees and Charges, setting the course for the delivery of key projects, services and…
The Bellingen Shire community has an opportunity to help shape Council’s priorities towards a more inclusive future, as consultation opens for the update of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP)…
