Residents and businesses across the North Coast are being encouraged to prepare their communication plans ahead of the higher-risk storm and emergency season.
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Posted inBallina, Ballina Shire, Bellingen, Bellingen Shire, Byron Shire, Local News
North Coast towns shine at Tidy Towns awards
Tiny Coomba Park won four Tidy Towns category awards, Bellingen and Byron Shire picked up more, and Dungog took the state’s top prize. See how North Coast towns did.
Posted inBellingen, Dorrigo, Feature
Free Dorrigo lunch to recognise Bellingen Shire carers
Bellingen Shire carers are invited to a free community lunch in Dorrigo, celebrating their contributions and providing opportunities to connect and access support.
Posted inBellingen, Dorrigo, Feature, Parenting and kids
Bellingen and Dorrigo pools reopen for summer season
Bellingen and Dorrigo pools have reopened for summer, offering swimming programs, upgraded facilities and recreational activities for local residents.
Posted inBellingen, Good News, What's on
Bellingen weekend to bring MEAO veterans together for 25th anniversary
Veterans of Australia’s Middle East deployments are being invited to pack up the car and head to the Bellinger River this month, as the Bellinger River RSL Sub-Branch marks 25 years since Australia’s commitment to Afghanistan began.
Posted inAwards, Bellingen
Bellingen’s Brooke Roberts named RFBI Mentor of the Year
Bellingen’s Brooke Roberts has been recognised for her dedication to supporting colleagues, winning RFBI’s 2026 Mentor of the Year Award.
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Bellingen Shire calls for 2027 Community Awards nominations
Bellingen Shire residents are being urged to nominate local community champions for the council’s 2027 Community Awards.
Posted inAwards, Bellingen
Bellingen back in the running for Tidy Towns glory
Just two years after cleaning up at the Tidy Towns awards, Bellingen is back in the hunt, this time chasing the top prize and the right to host in 2027.
Posted inBellingen, Community development, Good News
Working group takes on future of Bellingen Courthouse
A skills-based working group is quietly doing the groundwork on one of Bellingen’s toughest heritage puzzles, what it will actually take to bring the old Courthouse back to life.
Posted inAnimals, Bellingen
Community bakes in support of threatened species
Bellingen Shire residents have combined creativity and conservation to raise awareness of threatened species at the region’s inaugural bake-off.