Final call for Beyond Jazz Weekender 15–17 August 2025 | Bellingen Memorial Hall
This is it – the countdown is nearly over. The inaugural Beyond Jazz Weekender will transform Bellingen Memorial Hall from 15–17 August 2025 into a three-day playground of live jazz,…
Great Fashion Stitch-Up returns to tackle textile waste in Bellingen
Following the overwhelming success of last year’s event, the Great Fashion Stitch-Up is back! The Great Fashion Stitch-Up is a vibrant, community powered celebration centered around tackling textile waste, sustainable…
Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival celebrates 23 years
Celebrating the 23rd Annual Dorrigo Folk and Bluegrass Festival. The festival is renowned as a gathering place where fostering community, connection and participation comes first hand, where a family safe…
Bellingen Football Club scores funding
By Michael Burt The Bellingen Football Club has scored almost $30,000 through the NSW Government’s 2025 Community Building Partnership Program (CBP). The Bellingen Community Arts Council, NSW RSFA North Bellingen…
WOW Writers on Writing (WOW)-Bellingen writing and critiquing group
A free writing and critiquing group is inviting new members from the local area to join their monthly meetings. Whether you’re just starting a new project or are deep into…
Letters to the Editor
A Letter to The Premier I am writing to you as a Bellingen Shire Councillor, former Mayor, Environmental Scientist and Geography Teacher who has been involved in the campaign for…
Healthy soil makes for healthy Bello Beef
Our Shire is blessed with a bounty of local food producers who have helped forge a ‘foodie heaven’ reputation for the Bellingen Valley. The Bellingen Shire News caught up with…
Vivien Jones, fierce protector of nature and unsung scientist, dies at 78
Farewell Vivien. Vivien Jones died suddenly at home on the 7th. Of July 2025. Vivien had no close family connections and her will requested no funeral or ceremony The Bellingen…
RBQ and Friends keep Bellingen swinging and bluesy
BELLINGEN – For 18 years, the Roger Burke Quartet was a Bellingen institution, holding court at the Federal Hotel. Now, with a new home and fresh energy, this ever-evolving group…
Chamber Chat, August 2025
From: Frank Perez at president@bellingenchamber.com.au Hello to our Bellingen Business owners and friends: Several key updates for the business community, Tourism Village Guide: We have received very positive feedback on…