$5.2 Million Contract Awarded to Deliver Key Sewer Infrastructure Published on 12 May 2025 Bellingen Shire Council is pleased to announce that a $5.2 million contract has been awarded to Ledonne Construction Pty Ltd for the construction of the Raleigh and Mylestom Sewer Pump Stations and Sewer Mains as part of Phase 2 of the landmark Sewering Coastal Villages Project. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New Council Chamber Artworks Honour the Spirit of Place Published on 07 May 2025 New Gumbaynggirr artworks at Council Chambers honour Urunga, Bellingen and Dorrigo with powerful stories of place and culture. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Environment, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Councillor Ellie Tree Steps Down from Official Duties Published on 07 May 2025 Council has received and accepted the resignation of Councillor Ellie Tree, who has made the considered decision to step down from her role as Councillor and Deputy Mayor, effective immediately. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Public Notices
Community Invited to Have Their Say on Council’s Long-Term Plans Published on 22 April 2025 At its April Ordinary Meeting, Bellingen Shire Council endorsed the public exhibition of a draft suite of Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) documents that will guide how Council plans, funds, and delivers services over the next four years. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Waste Facilities - Easter Hours of Operation Published on 17 April 2025 The Shire’s Waste Facilities will be closed Friday 18 April and Monday 21 April over the Easter Long Weekend, opening Saturday 19 April. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Temporary Road Closures Announced for Anzac Day 2025 Published on 17 April 2025 As the nation prepares to honour the sacrifices of its servicemen and women on ANZAC Day 2025, temporary road closures have been scheduled to facilitate commemorative services in Bellingen, Dorrigo, and Urunga. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Community Grants and Environment Levy Community Fund Now Open Published on 11 April 2025 Bellingen Shire Council is excited to announce that Round 1 of the Community Grants Program and the Environment Levy Community Fund (ELCF) 2025-26 are officially open, offering local groups, creatives and organisations an opportunity to bring their community project ideas to life. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Grab your FREE Kitchen Caddy for food scraps Published on 11 April 2025 Bellingen Shire Council is giving away FREE kitchen caddies this Tuesday in Dorrigo. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
David Helfgott celebrates new generation of pianists at Memorial Hall Published on 31 March 2025 A defining moment will take place at the Memorial Hall on Sunday 13 April, as living legend and beloved Bellingen local David Helfgott OAM bridges the generations by ushering in the bright future of his legacy. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
$278,000 Grant Secured to Support Connell Park Redevelopment Published on 27 March 2025 Bellingen Shire Council has secured $278,000 in funding under the Clubgrants Category 3 Infrastructure Grants program to support the construction of the second amenity building at Connell Park, to be located near the new netball courts. Tagged as: , Media Releases