Community roars with $123,000 hospital donation
By Michael Burt BELLINGEN- The Bellinger River District Hospital is now better equipped thanks to a $123,000 community fundraising drive spearheaded by the Lions Club of Bellingen. The Bellinger River…
Dorrigo’s favourite son elected as new Deputy Mayor
BELLINGEN – Dorrigo’s own Graeme Shephard has unanimously been elected Bellingen Shire Council’s new Deputy Mayor, stepping into the role at the June council meeting. Councillor Graeme Shephard was elected…
Local initiatives flourish: Bellingen Council awards $45,144 in grants
Bellingen Shire Council is thrilled to announce the recipients of the Community Grants and Environment Levy Community Program for Round 1 of the 2025/26 financial year. At the June Ordinary…
Bellingen Shire thanks 170 volunteers for community spirit
Bellingen Shire Council has formally recognised the hard work and dedication of its approximately 170 volunteers at a recent Volunteer Appreciation Event held on Thursday 19 June at the Waterfall…
Bellingen CWA Hosts “Christmas in July” for Cancer Charity
Get ready for some heartwarming mid-year merriment! The Bellingen CWA is celebrating Christmas in July with a purpose: backing precision medicine for cancer patients. The Bellingen branch of the Country…
Dangerous intersection back in the safety spotlight
Urgent action is expected this week for the perilous Giinagay Way and Valla Beach Road intersection. By Michael Burt The Valla Beach community and Oxley MP Michael Kemp are anxiously…
Bellingen Shire Council adopts integrated strategic plan
Bellingen Shire Council has formally adopted Our Plan for the Future 2025–2035 – a single, consolidated strategic plan designed to guide Council and the community’s commitments over the next 10…
Bellingen Shire Celebrates 50 years of NAIDOC Week
BELLINGEN SHIRE – The Bellingen Shire Council is proud to support a diverse range of community-led events throughout July, honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their profound contributions.…
Bello Youth Hub calls for volunteers to meet driving demand
Ten years ago, the then Bello Youth Hub Coordinator Dean Besley responded to a young man’s plea for a driving supervisor. “He just had no one to teach him, so…