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Back-To-Back Gold: The Belfry Guesthouse Celebrates Consecutive Wins

Published on 18 August 2025

Bellingen Shire’s beloved The Belfry Guesthouse has once again been recognised as one of the North Coast’s premier tourism experiences, winning Gold in the Hosted Accommodation category at the 2025 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards, held in Byron Bay on 31 July.

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Fresh Start Program - Round 2 Trainee Recruitment

Published on 19 May 2025

Young people across the Bellingen Shire will have new career pathways into local government, thanks to Council’s successful application to the NSW Government’s Fresh Start Program.

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Bellingen Shire recognised through Eco Destination Certification

Published on 12 April 2024

The Bellingen Shire has been recognised for its commitment to global sustainability standards with the prestigious honour of attaining ECO Destination Certification through Ecotourism Australia.

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Local Businesses Shine at the 2023 North Coast Tourism Awards

Published on 04 August 2023

The North Coast Tourism Awards serve as a shining beacon for the tourism industry, recognising the tireless efforts and dedication of businesses and individuals who play a crucial role in ensuring that New South Wales remains the number one tourism destination in Australia.

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Council Encourages Businesses to Strive for Sustainability

Published on 09 June 2023

Council, in conjunction with Ecotourism Australia, is offering up to 20 businesses the opportunity to complete the Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard, normally $250 +GST, for free.

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Creative Corner opens its doors on Tuesday 13 December

Published on 10 December 2022

Creative Corner, a new pilot 'Pop Up' shop will open on Tuesday 13 December in the old Visitor Information Centre on Giinagay Way in Urunga showcasing amazing local products from here in the Bellingen Shire.

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Get on board with Big Bag Recovery

Published on 24 November 2022

Bellingen Shire Council is working with Norco and the Big Bag Recovery team to support the Australian Government Accredited Product Stewardship Scheme for recyclable plastic bags over 15kg/l.
Check out how you can get involved: https://www.bellingen.nsw.gov.au/Services/Waste-and-Recycling

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Urunga Riverside Resort Gold Award Hall of Famers

Published on 20 November 2022

The Urunga Riverside Holiday Resort has again received one of the greatest accolades a NSW tourism operator can achieve by winning a Gold Award for Excellence in Accessible Tourism at the NSW Tourism Awards held on Thursday 17 November at a Gala Awards Dinner in Sydney.

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Have Your Say on our Shire's Economic Development and Tourism Plan

Published on 29 August 2022

The Bellingen Shire is a strong, dynamic and resilient community that continues to thrive and evolve. The richness of its culture and diversity of our people, economy and landscape create an energetic and vibrant feel, making it a great place to live and work.

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Mayoral Forum Sets the Scene for Business in the Shire

Published on 11 June 2022

Mayoral Forum Sets the Scene for Business in the Shire.

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Council news & updates

Back-To-Back Gold: The Belfry Guesthouse Celebrates Consecutive Wins

Fresh Start Program - Round 2 Trainee Recruitment

Bellingen Shire recognised through Eco Destination Certification

Local Businesses Shine at the 2023 North Coast Tourism Awards

Council Encourages Businesses to Strive for Sustainability

Creative Corner opens its doors on Tuesday 13 December

Get on board with Big Bag Recovery

Urunga Riverside Resort Gold Award Hall of Famers

Have Your Say on our Shire's Economic Development and Tourism Plan

Mayoral Forum Sets the Scene for Business in the Shire

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