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Public Health & Safety

Road Safety

Council is committed to improving road safety throughout our Local Government Area. Find out more about road safety initiatives and programs.

Swooping Birds

This page provides our community with relevant information about swooping bird behaviour, and safety tips for traversing areas known for swooping bird nesting.

Beachwatch Program

Find out more about recreational water quality at our local swimming sites. Water quality results are updated weekly.

Defibrillators

A defibrillator is a life saving device used to treat a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) while performing CPR and waiting for paramedics to arrive. There are a number of defibrillators located throughout Bellingen Shire.

Heatwaves

Heatwaves are periods of unusually hot weather. As climate change is resulting in more hot and intense heatwaves in Australia, it is important to be aware that heatwaves are our deadliest natural hazard. On this page we will go through some tips on how to stay cool, healthy, and safe during hot weather.
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Bellingen, NSW 2454
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Council acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, the Gumbaynggirr people, who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and commit ourselves to a future with reconciliation and renewal at its heart.

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