The Beyond Jazz Weekender lands in Bellingen on 14-15 August 2026, delivering two distinct nights that celebrate jazz as a living, evolving and joyfully physical artform.
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Posted inFeature, Roads and Infrastructure, Thora
Changed traffic conditions on Waterfall Way at Thora
Motorists travelling on Waterfall Way near Thora should expect minor delays from 1 June, with traffic changes and reduced speed limits in place while four culvert crossings are replaced over a six-week period.
Posted inBellingen Shire, Feature, Roads and Infrastructure
$30 million boost for key Bellingen detour roads after Waterfall Way closure
Summervilles and Gordonville roads will receive a $30 million upgrade after becoming critical detour routes during the Waterfall Way closure earlier this year.
Posted inDorrigo, Environment, Travel
Work begins on 46km Dorrigo Great Escarpment Walk
Work has officially started on the Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk, with the project tipped to create 270 jobs and attract thousands more visitors to the region.
Posted inDorrigo
Dorrigo hotel added to NSW State Heritage Register
The Heritage Hotel Dorrigo has been added to the NSW State Heritage Register after more than a century in family ownership.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Urunga
Grom trio go back-to-back at Surf Reflections Junior Series
Alanni Morris, Max Goold and Hugo Spierings have claimed back-to-back wins at the Surf Reflections Junior Series at Hungry Head.
Posted inBellingen, Emergency management
Grants awarded to help local communities prepare for drought
Regional NSW communities will share in new funding to strengthen drought preparedness and social resilience.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Port Macquarie, Urunga
Surfing legends Trent Munro and Jacko Baker set for Mid North Coast junior surfing showdown
Surfing legends Trent Munro and Jacko Baker headline this weekend’s Surf Reflections Junior Series at Hungry Head Beach.
Posted inBellingen, Crime
Bellingen man charged over alleged online threats to politicians
A Bellingen man has been charged over alleged online threats targeting parliamentarians, with the case heading to court in May.
Posted inBellingen, Crime
NSW man charged over alleged online death threats targeting parliamentarians
A NSW man has been charged after allegedly posting online death threats targeting two parliamentarians, police say.