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Portable palette; Sunny Kelleher (Year 5) embraced the mayhem at the Urunga Public School

Colourful kids raise $15,000

By Adam Norris The school’s P&C Association organised the event, which saw the majority of students undertake fundraising that generated $15,683 for future school projects. “It was a compl

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Bellingen's one blue tree

By Adam Norris As though the Bellingen Golf Club wasn’t already a vibrant sight along Waterfall Way, it is now the home of an unexpected and rather

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Pine Creek petition hits 20,000

By Adam Norris Both these National Parks were listed as Assets of Intergenerational Significance for koalas by former Minister for Energy and Environment Matt Kean in 2021 yet are

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In pursuit of potholes

By Adam Norris Repairing potholes is one of the most common requests of local councils across the country, and in a high rainfall area such as the Bellingen Shire this is certainly no exception.

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Happy coincidence gets Helfgott to hall

By Adam Norris The painting will now be on permanent display in the hall – a testament to David’s long association with the Bellingen Shire and Camp Creative. Former Camp Creative

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Trike-minded people

By Adam Norris On April 26, a new era began at the Urunga Visitor Information Centre as Coffs Harbour Trike Tours established

Post clean-up; the Stables Bellingen after the latest graffiti removal. Photo - Julie Hutc

Trouble tagged at historic stables

By Adam Norris Today the small building is managed by Mixed Up Arts and frequently used as a community art and gathering space, though it originally served a very different purpose.

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Evolution of Camp Creative

By Janene Carey Camp Creative is a Bellingen success story, culturally, socially and financially. Beyond its exuberant promotion of creative arts learning, and the profile-raising boost it

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Your Council, your questions

Q: How do you run for Council and what is involved in being a Councillor?

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The Bellingen Show 2024

By Janene Carey Despite dismal forecasts of an east coast low for the Bellingen Show weekend of May 4-5, the rain stayed away on Saturday while Sunday just had the occasional drizzle. Gate numbers were

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Riverside Market on the move

By Adam Norris We all change as we get older, and the Urunga Riverside Market is no exception. The well-loved monthly market celebrated its tenth birthday in March, welcoming many locals and visitors alike to its home in the Morgo Street Reserve beside the board

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Sharing ancient wisdom

By Adam Norris Developed by the Malaami Project, the Centre for Ecological Learning (CEL), Yurruunngga Aboriginal Corporation (YAC) and funded

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Nexus Art Gallery Exhibitions

By Adam Norris Ask any local or passing aficionado about the Nexus Gallery and you’re going to get the same response; amazed at how consistently impressive their exhibitions are. Two by two, the Main Gal

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From Newcastle with love

Coming all the way from Newcastle the Indie pop duo 'The Tryouts' will be bringing some brilliant tunes to 5 Church Street in Bellingen on the 1st of June.

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Bello boy named player of the year

By Daz Halloran In the ever-evolving landscape of Rugby League – often hailed as the Greatest Game of All – some things remain timeless, echoing the spirit of ancient Roman gladiators. Whether in coliseums of old or modern-day stadiums, crowds still flock from all walks of life to witness the battles for territory and possession.

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