Cost Shifting Report – How State Costs Consume Council Rates Published on 23 July 2025 LGNSW’s latest cost shifting report was released in July 2025, highlighting a total cost shift to councils of $1.5 billion in 2023-24. Tagged as: , Announcements
$5.6M Tender Awarded to Connect Coastal Villages to Sewer Network Published on 17 July 2025 The next phase of the Sewering Coastal Villages project has received the green light from Bellingen Shire Council, with the awarding of a $5.6 million tender to Ledonne Construction Pty Ltd. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works
Tender Awarded for Shire Pools as Connell Park Upgrades Progress Published on 17 July 2025 Bellingen Shire Council has awarded a new five-year contract for the operation and management of its two swimming pool facilities, securing the long-term future of these important community assets. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Community Grants Program Round 1 and Environment Levy Community Fund Published on 30 June 2025 Bellingen Shire Council is thrilled to announce the recipients of the Community Grants and Environment Levy Community Program for Round 1 of the 2025/26 financial year. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Dorrigo’s Favourite Son Elected as New Deputy Mayor Published on 25 June 2025 Councillor Graeme Shephard was elected as Bellingen Shire Council’s newest Deputy Mayor in a unanimous decision at the June council meeting. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Flood Recovery Support Available for the Bellingen Shire Published on 13 June 2025 Bellingen Shire residents, businesses, and primary producers impacted by the May 2025 flood event are now eligible for a range of support measures following the official natural disaster declaration. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Public Notices
New Councillor Appointed to Bellingen Shire Council Published on 13 June 2025 Bellingen Shire Council welcomes Linda Coomber as its newest Councillor, following the completion of a countback election administered by the NSW Electoral Commission. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Public Notices
Major Upgrades for Urunga Precinct: Boardwalk Works Begin Mid-June Published on 03 June 2025 A major milestone is about to take shape on the Urunga waterfront, with construction on the long-anticipated Urunga Boardwalk Upgrade officially commencing on Monday 16 June 2025. All tenders for the Boardwalk project have been locked in, and the first stage will involve establishing a site compound to support construction works. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Community Service Stalls Day Coming to Maam Gaduying Park Published on 03 June 2025 Council and Neighbourhood Centres of Bellingen Shire are excited to invite the community to the Community Service Stalls Day at the Bellingen Maam Gaduying Park on Wednesday 11 June 2025 from 12noon to 3:00pm Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Beyond Jazz Weekender: 15–17 August 2025 Published on 03 June 2025 Expect a dynamic lineup of live jazz performances, including national guest artists collaborating with local talent in The House Band Sessions, alongside an all-weekend DJ program channeling jazz, funk, soul and other jazz-adjacent hybrids Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Media Releases