Koala Park topples timber harvesting
Bellingen Shire News By Michael Burt Timber harvesting ceased this week across 176,000 hectares of the region’s State Forests that are…
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Stables Grant Success for upgrades to the Stables in Bellingen
The Bellingen Community Arts Council (BCAC) was recently successful in their application to the New South Wales government’s…
Artistic collaboration and community pride
BELLINGEN SHIRE – In a project celebrating local culture and creativity, the Bellingen Shire Council has announced the…
Community Grants Program and Environment Levy Community Fund Round 2 2025-26 Now Open for Applications
Bellingen Shire Council is excited to announce that Round 2 of the Community Grants Program and the Environment…
Shucking time at Lindsays Oysters
The life of an oyster farmer is not as idyllic as it seems. After growing fresh local oysters…
Celebrating Father’s Day with Roy Cowcher at Bellingen Masonic Village
This Father’s Day, we were delighted to celebrate with Roy Cowcher, a much-loved resident of Bellingen Masonic Village.…
Letters to the Editor
Opting Out to Live the Dream Another year has passed, 2025 Can recall our local council, seventies, early…
Get Ready to Bloom! Bellingen Plant Fair Returns This Weekend
The much-anticipated Bellingen Spring Plant Fair is this Saturday, and region enthusiasts, nature lovers, and foodies won’t want…
A Festival of Musical Connections and Inspirations
DORRIGO, NSW — The Dorrigo Folk and Bluegrass Festival is gearing up for its highly anticipated October return,…
The Great Koala National Park debate
By Michael Burt Will the Great Koala National Park be an economic boom or bust for the region?…