Pledge for brief breaks in Waterfall Way Traffic
By Michael Burt Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison and Member for Oxley Michael Kemp have reiterated a pledge to keep Waterfall Way closures brief during the Gordonville Cutting remediation works.…
Conservation and Recreation Top Koala Park
Recreation and conservation have emerged as top priorities for the community from extensive consultation on the proposed Great Koala National Park. The state government claims the consultation is one of…
Have Your Say In Bellingen Shire’s 2026 Community Scorecard
Bellingen Shire Council is inviting community members to have their say on Council’s services, facilities and performance through the 2026 Community Pulse Scorecard. Opening on Monday 3 August, the independent…
New sewer network to unlock growth at Raleigh Industrial Estate
Businesses in the Raleigh Industrial Estate will soon be able to connect to a modern, reticulated sewerage network, which will replace their land-intensive and restrictive on-site septic systems, and open…
Dorrigo Show Prepares Next Generation of Rural Female Leaders
By Michael Burt The Dorrigo Show is inviting young women from across the Bellingen Shire to get inspired to enter the annual Young Woman Competition through an Information and Development…
Local Family Business Highlights the Importance of Annual Air Conditioning Servicing
A s a growing local family-run business, Bellingen Refrigeration + Air is proud to provide quality air conditioning and refrigeration services while supporting local employment across the Mid North Coast.…
Will affordable housing project harm the environment?
By Michael Burt The Waterfall Way Community Land Trust (WWCLT) has defended claims the proposed affordable housing project at Lot 1 Ferry Street in Urunga could be a local environmental…
Letters to the Editor
Cycle tracks and footpaths There are rumours of a proposed cycle track from Bellingen to Urunga, and rumours of the challenges in bringing this into reality. I guess I don’t…
Money Matters: How to Avoid Surprise Tax Bills in Your Business (Without the Guesswork)
By Jason Skinner One of the biggest frustrations in small business is receiving a large, unexpected tax bill out of the blue. The scenario – You’ve been working hard all…
Swiping Away Screen Time: Bellingen Scouts Head Outdoors
By Michael Burt Scouts NSW and the local 1st Bellingen Scouts group are championing the benefits of swiping away some screentime and ‘learning while doing’ with outdoor adventures. As concerns…