New President and committee members bring fresh energy to Bellingen Show
The Bellingen Show is under new leadership with a new president and many new committee members voted in during the Annual General Meeting last month. Emily Kenny was elected President.…
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 unsung heroes of the Bellingen Shire who dedicate their time, energy, and…
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 beloved musical The Lion King to life in their community hall, proving…
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 has launched a series of community consultations for the proposed Bellinger Valley…
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 technology, from smartphones to tablets. Need a hand with your phone? Want…
Letters to the Editor
Negativity Versus Optimism Optimism mixed with some naivety and lack of knowledge can be a beautiful thing. I refer to a recent published opinion that the Connel Park sporting field…
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. “Council received a small grant through the Academy of the Social Sciences…
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 Coast, announcing a major stop at the Bellingen Memorial Hall on November…
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 Bongil National Park last Saturday, in a celebration of decades of grassroots…
Firefighter retires after 26 years
By Michael Burt The NSW Fire and Rescue Bellingen Fire Station have farewelled Deputy Captain Trevor ‘Crazy Horse’ Sinclair after 26 years of service to the Bellingen community. Trevor has…