Council adopts 2026–2027 Operational Plan and Budget
Bellingen Shire Council has adopted its Operational Plan 2026–27, Long Term Financial Plan, Revenue Policy and Fees and Charges, setting the course for the delivery of key projects, services and…
Provide Input for the 2027–2031 Disability Inclusion Plan
The Bellingen Shire community has an opportunity to help shape Council’s priorities towards a more inclusive future, as consultation opens for the update of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP)…
Bellingen High School students take on Parliament
Year 10 students from Bellingen High School recently experienced the inner workings of state politics during a visit to NSW Parliament House in Sydney today.Students visited the Legislative Council and…
Peaceful Protest Halts Pine Creek
By Michael Burt Forest campaigners have continued attempts to blockade logging operations in Pine Creek State Forest despite the presence of police on site last week. Four police cars were…
Letters to the Editor
Artificial Intelligence Another year has passed, 2025 wFor all the doomsaying, I quite like AI. I had a fair idea of what a demagogue was but thought I should check.…
A Welcome Addition to the Bellingen Business Community
By Jason Skinner The Bellingen region has gained an experienced new voice in small business support with the arrival of Jason Skinner, a CPA-qualified accountant who has recently returned to…
Bellingen Big Band Celebrates Iconic Count Basie Hits in Concert
On Sunday afternoon the Bellingen Big Band presented a concert of Count Basie music to a large audience of swing music enthusiasts.The music was of a very high standard, The…
Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation Presents NAIDOC Week Community Film Screening in Bellingen
Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation (YAC) invites the Bellingen community to a special NAIDOC Week film screening event at Bellingen Memorial Hall on Saturday 11 July 2026.This free community event will feature…
Bellingen Growers Market ARTISANS MARKET at the Bellingen Showgrounds
Sat 4th July 8 ~ 1 COME & JOIN THE FUN! A great day out with the family to support our local makers, bakers & growers! A vibrant showcase of…
BELLINGEN LIONS CLUB PRESENTS
FIREWORKS SATURDAY 8TH AUGUST GATES OPEN 4PM BELLINGEN SHOWGROUND FOOD & DRINKS FROM 4.30 FIREWORKS START AT 6.30 GLOW STICKS FOR SALE, MONSTER RAFFLE & 2BBB ALL DONATIONS GO TOWARDS…