Andy and Scrubby face the journey with courage.
Andy and Scrubby face the journey with courage. Andy and Scrubby hit their stride in training. Locals Ange and Craig Hurst, with pup Betty, are keen to learn more about Andy’s mission. The map on the trailer shows how far they’ll go. The sign says it all. TO MARK his 60th birthday, local Andy Hope […]
RAI CEO Liz Ritchie with her partner Tom, daughter Chloe, and dog Cricket at their new home in the Bega Valley.
NEW research has uncovered the immense potential of ‘working from home’ to regional Australia, with data capturing the nation’s growing desire to live in a regional setting but work in an urban one. A nationwide survey, commissioned by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI), showed two-in-five city dwellers would consider a move to regional Australia, up […]
Bellingen Shire Deputy Mayor Graeme Shephard.
COUNCILLOR Graeme Shephard was elected as Bellingen Shire Council’s new Deputy Mayor in a unanimous decision at the June council meeting. He replaces former Deputy Mayor Ellie Tree, who recently stepped down from her position. A carpenter by trade, Cr Shephard brings a wealth of local knowledge and connections to his Council roles. Born and […]
Jetty Dunecare president Desnee McCosker installs signage at North Bank, Coffs Harbour.
Jetty Dunecare president Desnee McCosker installs signage at North Bank, Coffs Harbour. Local bush regeneration contractors revitalise North Bank. JETTY Dunecare group and local bush regeneration contractors have greatly improved the state of the vegetation at Coffs Harbour’s North Bank, opposite the boat ramp on Jordan Esplanade. The work is the result of funding provided […]
Exploring the displays inside the new Nature Discovery Centre.
Exploring the displays inside the new Nature Discovery Centre. Getting ready for a discovery activity at the new Nature Discovery Centre. The new Leaf and Bean garden cafe with manager Toni Taylor. THE botanic garden in Coffs Harbour is hosting a nature discovery open day during the school holidays, on Thursday 10 July from 10.30am. […]
A koala rescue at Bonville involved WIRES Mid North Coast, Ecolinx Land Regeneration, NPWS and Coffs Coast Tree Services (L-R) Bryn Booker, Justin Couper, Tina Birtles, Sam Tumminello, Martin Smith, Dean Pullen and Sebastian Banister.
This wayward koala was taken to WIRES Mid North Coast and relocated away from the busy road. A koala rescue at Bonville involved WIRES Mid North Coast, Ecolinx Land Regeneration, NPWS and Coffs Coast Tree Services (L-R) Bryn Booker, Justin Couper, Tina Birtles, Sam Tumminello, Martin Smith, Dean Pullen and Sebastian Banister. WIRES Mid North […]
Bellinger Health Action Group president Pauline Murphy, C.ex Club's Barb Piggot, Urunga Lions President Louise Pope, Wal Tyson from Lions Club of Bellingen, Peter Kemp from Bellingen Lions, Bellingen Rotary's Phil Kennedy, BRDH Acting Director of Nursing Chantel Baker, Sebastian Corridore from Urunga Lions, Bellingen Lions Treasurer Jim Forbes, Tricia Helyar from Bellingen Showground and Graziella Reeson and Peggy Beehurst from Urunga Lions.
A DONATION of $123,086.72 has been handed to the Bellinger River District Hospital (BRDH) for the purchase of medical equipment, thanks to a community fundraising collaboration led by the Lions Club of Bellingen. With the goal of raising enough funds to buy an ultrasound machine and an electric wheelchair, the local Lions set about rallying […]
Taranta Festival 2024. Photo: Saskia Burmeister.
BELLINGEN Shire Council has announced the recipients of the Community Grants and Environment Levy Community Program for Round 1 of the 2025/26 financial year. At the June Ordinary Council meeting, Council approved a total of $45,144 in grant funding across four categories: the Community Support Fund, Community Event Sponsorship Fund, Creative Placemaking Fund, and the […]
FORESHORE For All has accused the NSW Government of “blowing” millions of dollars on consultants and marketing to “sell our community a lemon it doesn’t want”. Documents obtained under Government Information Public Access (GIPA) – a freedom of information request – reveal that since July 2020, there has been an active $20 million publicly funded […]
The Volunteer Appreciation Event held at the Waterfall Way Visitor Information Centre.
BELLINGEN Shire Council formally recognised the hard work and dedication of its approximately 170 volunteers at a Volunteer Appreciation Event on Thursday 19 June at the Waterfall Way Visitor Information Centre. The evening brought together volunteers from across Council programs to celebrate their invaluable service to the community. Volunteers play a vital role in delivering […]
