New Council Chamber Artworks Honour the Spirit of Place Across the Shire
BELLINGEN SHIRE – A new welcome awaits at the Bellingen Council Chambers, featuring three captivating sculptures that celebrate the Shire’s distinct regions through the artistic vision of Brentyn Lugnan. Visitors…
Bellingen Show bucks tradition with earlier opening ceremony
BELLINGEN, NSW — The Bellinger River Agricultural Society is proud to announce significant changes to the 2025 Bellingen Show, scheduled for May 24-25 at the Bellingen Showground, making the event…
Mantova Art Prize Celebrates Bellingen’s Creative Spirit
BELLINGEN, NSW — The prestigious EJ Mantova Art Prize exhibition officially opened with great success on Saturday, April 26th at the Bellingen Gallery and Framing Studio, marking an exciting prelude…
Hiese dominates Bellingen, Conaghan claims Cowper victory
By Michael Burt BELLINGEN SHIRE, NSW - Independent candidate Caz Hiese’s strong performance in the Bellingen Shire wasn’t enough to topple Nationals MP Pat Conaghan, who secured a third term…
Letters to the Editor
Stables Open to All Hello, I am writing in response to a front page article published in the Bellingen Shire News on Thursday April 24th 2025 by The Youth Hub.…
Dorrigo Braces for Renewed Mining Push
By Michael Burt Dorrigo Plateau, NSW - .Antimony mining activities have quietly returned to the Dorrigo plateau with two companies activating three Exploration Licenses (EL) this year. Trigg Minerals announced…
From the wild to the parade: Guy Fawkes Brumby carries Anzac Day spirit in Bellingen
BELLINGEN, NSW – David Buffallo O’Brien, astride his mare Ginger Meg’s, became a poignant symbol of remembrance Representing the Australian Light Horse association on Anzac Day in Bellingen pictured here…
Morocco Meets Flamenco in Bellingen’s Musical Melting Pot
BELLINGEN, NSW – Music lovers in Bellingen are in for a treat this June as the internationally acclaimed ensemble Seffarine prepares to bring their captivating blend of Moroccan and flamenco…
Megan Hall gets a taste of Midnight Chicken
MEGAN, NSW – The Sounds of Megan Autumn Sessions continues its celebration of local artistry with a performance by Newcastle’s own bluegrass band, Midnight Chicken, at the beloved Megan Hall…
UNSW study: Biocontrol may unintentionally help invasive plants
Invasive plants like bitou bush may be mounting a coordinated defense against biological control efforts, according to groundbreaking research from UNSW Sydney. A new study by UNSW Sydney researchers suggests…