Councillors back affordable housing land transfer
By Michael Burt Urunga is one more step closer to being home to a landmark affordable housing development at Lot 1 Ferry Street. Bellingen Shire Councillors voted unanimously last week…
$9.5M Revamp: Play Returns to Connell Park
Play is back on at Connell Park after an official opening and community fun day to mark the completion of the $9.5 million upgrade project. The sporting clubs and Bellingen…
Dorrigo War Memorial Restored Ahead of Anzac Day Services
Bellingen Shire Council is pleased to announce the completion of restoration works on the Dorrigo War Memorial, in time for the upcoming Anzac Day services. The 104-year-old cenotaph was vandalised…
Bellingen High School Students Excel at Sydney Royal Easter Show
Bellingen High School students had a highly successful and rewarding week at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. The team achieved excellent results while embracing new challenges, particularly with their first…
Fresh Flavours Arrive: New Delicatessen Opens at Bellingen IGA
Shoppers at our local IGA have something new to look forward to, with the official opening of an expanded delicatessen bringing an exciting range of fresh foods and gourmet options…
Regional Talent Shines at 2026 EJ Mantova Art Prize
The 2026 EJ Mantova Art Prize attracted more than 100 entries across intricate miniatures to striking landscapes and sculptural pieces. At the opening of the exhibition, judges Annie Talve (Arts…
Letters to the Editor
Just Like You and Me As a manager in an insurance company, I was required to visit repairers doing repairs for us. Sitting on a milk crate in the driveway…
Dorrigo’s Big Celtic Music Night
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to see Legendary Celtic Guitarist @Tony McManus Friday the 1st of may 7pm till 10:30pm, at The Old Gazette Theatre Dorrigo. In true Megan Hall…
The River Still Roars: River Sounds Levels Up for 2026
By Michael Burt It might be regarded as small in the music festival world, but the 2026 River Sounds festival packs a mighty punch in diversity of music, headline acts…