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Works Notification – Car Park Upgrade, Urunga CBD

Published on 06 October 2026

Bellingen Shire Council is completing early works for the $6.9 million Urunga CBD Upgrade Project, funded through the NSW and Australian Governments and Council co-contribution. The project will upgrade Urunga’s central business district, enhancing its appeal for residents, businesses, and visitors.

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Celebrate carers with a community lunch

Published on 02 October 2026

Carers from across the Shire are invited to a free community lunch on Thursday 22 October at The Never Never Mind in Dorrigo, as part of National Carers Week.

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Bellingen Shire pools opening with a splash for the summer season

Published on 02 October 2026

Bellingen and Dorrigo pools are open for the 2026-27 summer season, throwing open their doors from Monday 28 September, with a range of activities and traditional pool services planned.

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Connell Park Herbicide Application Scheduled for 30 September 2026

Published on 25 September 2026

Field maintenance work and selective herbicide application at Connell Park is scheduled to occur on Wednesday 30 September 2026.

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Community Awards Program nominations now open

Published on 21 September 2026

Nominations for the 2027 Bellingen Shire Council Community Awards Program open on Monday 28 September.

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Bellingen nominated for 2026 Tidy Towns Award

Published on 21 September 2026

Following their Tidy Town success in 2024, Bellingen Shire Council has again been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2026 Tidy Towns Sustainability Awards.

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Bellingen Courthouse Working Group progressing opportunities for site

Published on 17 September 2026

Bellingen Shire Council has convened a Community Working Group to help explore a sustainable future for the heritage-listed Bellingen Courthouse, with the group already progressing discussions with the NSW Government about opportunities to activate the site.

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Community bakes in support of threatened species

Published on 11 September 2026

Bringing together creativity, conservation and cake, Bellingen Shire Council recognised National Threatened Species Day by inviting community members to explore wildlife conservation at Bellingen Shire’s inaugural Threatened Species Bake Off.

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Mayoral Column: Stay informed and participate in Council decisions

Published on 10 September 2026

In addition to our monthly Council meetings and public forums, we have recently established a Councillor Information and Briefing Committee.

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What the new Community Participation Plan means for Bellingen Shire

Published on 04 September 2026

The way the community will be able to have their say on planning decisions has changed with the introduction of a NSW Statewide Community Participation Plan. As a result, existing council Community Participation Plans and relevant NSW Government agency participation plans no longer apply.

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Council news & updates

Works Notification – Car Park Upgrade, Urunga CBD

Celebrate carers with a community lunch

Bellingen Shire pools opening with a splash for the summer season

Connell Park Herbicide Application Scheduled for 30 September 2026

Community Awards Program nominations now open

Bellingen nominated for 2026 Tidy Towns Award

Bellingen Courthouse Working Group progressing opportunities for site

Community bakes in support of threatened species

Mayoral Column: Stay informed and participate in Council decisions

What the new Community Participation Plan means for Bellingen Shire

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