Bellingen Council achieves 58% emissions cut, beating 2030 target
Bellingen Shire Council has achieved a significant milestone in its fight against climate change, exceeding its goal of a 45% reduction in fuel and electricity emissions a full five years…
Gypsy Gin brings “Music for the Open Road” to local stage
Get ready to raise your glass to Gypsy Gin, the dynamic guitar duo blending the sultry heart of the blues with the wanderlust of gypsy swing, roots rhythms, and smokey…
RFBI Bellingen Shire shines with showcase award nominations
As part of their Aged Care Employee Day celebrations, Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution (RFBI) is proud to the announce finalists for its prestigious Showcase Awards, recognising those staff who have…
Brierfield Vaulter Sahara Weil proud of World Championship performance
Brierfield’s Sahara Weil has completed her campaign at the FEl Vaulting World Championship for Juniors in Stadl-Paura, Austria, producing solid results on the world stage in the Female Individual division.…
Aussie Gambler Walks It All Back
Andy Hope knew from the age of 19 that he had a gambling problem. After 40 years, at the age of 60, and after relationship and financial disasters and the…
Urunga and Mylestom come together for two-day NAIDOC event
NAIDOC Week 2025 celebrated 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience, with the theme: “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy,”. In Bellingen Shire, the Galangga…
Bellingen Valley Dorrigo Magpies versus South West Rocks Marlins
Playing the first night game of the season, the Bellingen Valley Dorrigo Magpies played their best 55 minutes of rugby league this season at South West Rocks on Friday, August…
Lionesses roar to victory, shake up title race
The Coffs City United Lionesses pulled off a stunning victory defeating league leaders Urunga Raiders on Monday night (4 August) in the HIT105.5 Women’s Premier League at the Coffs Coast…
North Beach Mud Crabs battle weather
Recent wet weather has hindered our bowls competitions, but last Wednesday saw beautiful sunshine with good numbers turning out at the North Beach Bowling Club. Last week’s $5 voucher went…
SustainaBellingen set to empower community
By Michael Burt Former ABC weatherman turned sustainable farmer Graham Creed headlines a stellar cast of speakers at Bellingen’s inaugural two-day fringe event ‘SustainaBellingen’. Now working the land at Eagles…