Council pushes back on Heartwood Community development
By Michael Burt Bellingen Shire Councillors voted not to support a revised planning agreement for the Heartwood Community development proposal for land at the end of Endeavour Drive. The proponents…
$30 million for Summervilles and Gordonville Roads
The state government has dished up $30 million for upgrades to Summervilles and Gordonville Roads. Announced last week, the major investment comes on top of $4.9 million commitment from the…
Concerns Raised Over Future of Award-Winning Bello Youth Hub
By Michael Burt Community members and Shire Councillors have voiced concern about the future of the Bello Youth Hub following the departure of two senior staff in recent weeks. Reduced…
New Chapter for Northbank: Garden Calls on Community for Support
Bellingen’s Northbank Community Garden is calling on locals to dig deep this June. The Garden’s committee has launched its annual membership drive and fundraiser with a $4,000 goal, offering early…
Bellingen Shire Advocates for North Coast Transport Resilience
Bellingen Shire Council has lodged its submission on the Draft North Coast Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan 2026, calling for stronger recognition of the Shire’s transport resilience priorities. While Council…
More steps to do on Urunga Boardwalk
The full 250-metre South Arm section of the new Urunga Boardwalk is now open for the community to enjoy. Head out onto the boardwalk to explore the newly completed section,…
Stories, Songs, and Stages: The 2026 Bellingen Festival Has Arrived
The time has finally come, and the streets of Bellingen are beginning to fill as the 2026 Bellingen Readers & Writers Festival gets underway! The Festival has been making its…
Community Lifeline: Surf Club Moves Closer to New 20-Year Lease
By Michael Burt The Bellinger Valley-North Beach Surf Life Saving Club (BVNB SLSC) is one more step closer to securing a long-term lease for it’s club facilities and land at…
Letters to the Editor
Support Our Youth I am writing to express concern about the situation reportedly affecting our local Youth Hub, an organisation that has become a valuable and respected part of our…
Changed traffic conditions on Waterfall Way at Thora
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions next week on a one-kilometre section of Waterfall Way, west of Thora, to replace four culvert crossings. Work will start on Monday, 1…