Bellingen Shire News 
Celebrate the Shire: 2026 Community Awards Kick Off
Nominations for the 2026 Bellingen Shire Council Community Awards Program are now open, an annual celebration recognising the…
Community Cheers as Repton Students Bring Lion King to Life
In a dazzling display of creativity and skill, all 65 students from Repton Public School recently brought the…
Indigenous IPA Plan Seeks Community Input in Bellinger Valley
By Lauren Mills In an important step toward self-determination, environmental stewardship, and cultural recognition, the Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation…
Get Online Week: Free BBQ & Phone Help for Adults at Bellingen Event
A free community event this month will offer Urunga residents hands-on help to build confidence using their everyday…
Letters to the Editor
Negativity Versus Optimism Optimism mixed with some naivety and lack of knowledge can be a beautiful thing. I…
Voices for Unity: Bellingen Shire Poetry Slam Explores the Meaning of Solidarity
Bellingen Shire Council’s Group Leader Community Partnerships, Maxine Compton, was involved in planning and delivery of the event.…
Dave Graney & The Coral Snakes ‘The Soft & Sexy Sound Tour’
The legendary Dave Graney ‘n’ The Coral Snakes are bringing their stylish art rock to the Mid North…
Community Celebrates Great Koala National Park Victory
The creation of the Great Koala National Park brought around 100 community and environmental leaders together at Bongil…
Firefighter retires after 26 years
By Michael Burt The NSW Fire and Rescue Bellingen Fire Station have farewelled Deputy Captain Trevor ‘Crazy Horse’…
NSW farmers’ utes cleared for bushfire fight on public roads
By Michael Burt The NSW Labor Government has officially recognised the important role of farmers and their fitted-out…