Yearly Archives: 2024
Dorrigo Easter Art Exhibition entries now open
The Arts Council of Dorrigo is proud to announce the 2024 Dorrigo Easter Art Exhibition.This wonderful exhibition brings community together to showcase the area’s...
Urunga Raiders women triumph in Forster
Urunga women’s first competitive games were played last weekend at the annual Viking Challenge tournament in Forster.Urunga took two squads to the 6-a-side tournament...
Urunga Masterplan meeting draws a crowd
By Bruce MillerMore than 30 people contributed ideas to the recent Masterplan discussion night in Urunga, having a say in the town’s future.The Masterplan...
Celebrating our wonderful past volunteers at BMH
On Monday 12 February, the Council hosted an event at the Bellingen Memorial Hall to pay tribute to the exemplary dedication and service of...
Australia’s first not-for-profit taxi service
The Community Transport Company proudly announces its acquisition of Bellingen Shire Taxis, marking a significant milestone in the transportation sector as Australia’s inaugural not-for-profit...
Local teen a finalist in sustainable fashion design competition
Local Bellingen teen, Isi Martin, 16, has been named as finalist in Corethics Sustainable Fashion Design Competition.Inspired by traditional Balinese women’s outfits, Isi’s patchwork...
Dragon Dreaming: Bellingen Playback performance in celebration of I.W.D.
We asked Persia Wildwood, Bellingen Playback Theatre Company founding member and conductor of more than 30 years, why it is important to have a...
Atherton Drive Boat Houses
By BRUCE MILLERAs part of the Atherton Drive Masterplan 2018 Crown Lands has started demolishing six of the derelict boat houses and now the...
Meet Michael Mooney – Youth Hub Coordinator
Michael Mooney, the new coordinator at the Youth Hub, followed a storied path to his new role.“Essentially I followed music – a path that...
Gleniffer residents close Tuckers Nob to Forestry
By Karlee BrownGleniffer residents gathered at dawn today and reposted ‘Forest Closed’ notices around Tuckers Nob – with a difference.This time the signs read...
Change of owners at Bellingen Post Office
New Year new start – that’s all happening at Bellingen Post Office.New owners Jessica and Allan Luis who took over the Post Office last...
Chopin’s last tour
This work, Chopin’s last Tour, is set in Scotland, about October 17, 1848, one year before he dies.It is perhaps not the happiest time...
Atherton Drive remediation works begin
By Bruce MillerURUNGA BUSINESS CHAMBERAfter many months of seeming indifference and lack of communication from Crown Lands, work is restarting in Atherton Drive, Urunga.For...
Bellingen Shire’s 2024 Community Awards
The Bellingen Shire’s 2024 Community Awards unfolded in a community ceremony at the Bellingen Memorial Hall on Thursday 25 January.The evening, began with a...
Camp Creative has been running for 36 years
Thank you to all our wonderful students both new and returning, for making Camp Creative such a success!The team gets so much joy out...
Bellingen Lions Club donates again
Just a couple of weeks after donating a $6268 vaccine fridge to Bellinger River District Hospital, the hard-working members of Bellingen Lions Club have...
Vale Cliff and Pat Schofield
Cliff and Pat were married on the 1st August 1959 at Brawshaw parish church Harwood, Lancashire, England.The young, spirited Cliff and Pat had itchy...
Vinnies hits peak sales during holiday break
The Bellingen Shire News caught up with Vinnies Bellingen coordinator Zenzi Grace who along with fellow coordinator Rhonda McGraw are pleased to report that...
2024 EJ Mantova Art Prize moves to Bellingen Gallery
In a break with tradition, the 2024 EJ Mantova Art Prize will this year be exhibited at the Bellingen Gallery and Framing Studio.This shift...
RBQ 2024 – aka Roger Burke Quartet
The band originated in Hobart in the eighties.I moved to Bellingen in 1990 and the different versions of RBQ played North Coast gigs and...