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Dr Trevor Cheney gives his weekly report from the Bellingen Shire Covid-19 Clinic
In Focus
May 11, 2021

Weekly Update from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney

Dear Bellingen Shire 11 May 2021   Happy May Day, or Harvest Festival or more…
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The creators of the Bello Show Meatloaf, Linda Hillman and Irene Chesterman, share their famous Bello Show Meatloaf recipe.
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May 10, 2021

For Old Times Sake: Bello Show Meatloaf

Anyone else out there lament the absence of one of Bellingen Show's mainstays this year?…
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Dr Trevor Cheney gives his weekly report from the Bellingen Shire Covid-19 Clinic
In Focus
May 4, 2021

Weekly Update for the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney

Dear Bellinger Shire 4 May 2021 “I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain I’ve sunny…
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Dr Trevor Cheney gives his weekly report from the Bellingen Shire Covid-19 Clinic
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April 27, 2021

Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney

Dear Bellinger Shire 27th April 2021   I started writing this letter to address some…
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Dr Trevor Cheney gives his weekly report from the Bellingen Shire Covid-19 Clinic
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April 20, 2021

Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney

Dear Bellinger Shire 20 April 2021 And so the world keeps turning faster and faster,…
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Bellingen Shire Council Mayor, Cr Dominic King, is again calling on the Federal and State Governments to come to the table with a range of economic stimulus and financial assistance measures so our Shire can respond and recover from the recent drought, bushfires, floods and the current pandemic crisis.
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April 19, 2021

$300,000 Secured to Fund Local Recovery Plan, More Than $1million Awarded to our Region

I am pleased to announce that our Shire has successfully secured $300,000 of Resilience NSW…
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A series of three FREE workshops called “Your Business Resilience” specially designed for Bellingen Shire businesses will kick off on Thursday 27 May 2021.
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April 19, 2021

Your Business Resilience: Strengthening Bello Shire Businesses

A series of three FREE workshops specially designed for Bellingen Shire businesses will kick off…
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Bellingen Show is more than animals and rides. It also affords artists the chance to enter the oldest continuous art prize in the region, the E J Mantova
In Focus
April 12, 2021

The Bellingen Show- So Much More Than Animals and Rides.

The Bellingen Show is fast approaching.  For many of us, the Show means horses, cows,…
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Dr Trevor Cheney gives his weekly report from the Bellingen Shire Covid-19 Clinic
In Focus
April 6, 2021

Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney

Dear Bellinger Shire 6 April 2021   This week is brought to you by the…
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Chrysalis Steiner School has been forced to relocate to Bellingen town centre due to the floods that have recently closed access to Thora.
In Focus
April 5, 2021

Chrysalis Moves to Bellingen for Town School

The year 2019 ended abruptly with the devastating bushfires. In 2020 we dealt with the…
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Bellingen Shire Council is managing existing closures on Waterfall Way and is working with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to commence recovery works.
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March 29, 2021

Community Update from Bellingen Shire Council – Stay Home & Stay Safe

Bellingen Shire Council continues to focus all of its Operational resources towards managing existing closures…
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Dr Trevor Cheney gives his weekly report from the Bellingen Shire Covid-19 Clinic
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March 23, 2021

Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney

Dear Bellingen Shire 23 March 2021   Well it is just on 1 year exactly…
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Other News
March 22, 2021

Community Update – Stay Home and Stay Safe

At 5pm 22 March 2021 Waterfall Way closed to all traffic – Myers Bluff, Thora.…
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In Focus
March 22, 2021

Alternative Sealed Roads An Imperative: By Ruth Holmes

Dear Residents of Bellingen Shire, During the last few days residents have been inconvenienced by…
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Other News
March 22, 2021

They Are Back. Tree-O Gallery Artist Showcase

After a very long year of social distancing, the gang at Tree-O Gallery are back…
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Bellingen Shire Council Mayor, Cr Dominic King, is again calling on the Federal and State Governments to come to the table with a range of economic stimulus and financial assistance measures so our Shire can respond and recover from the recent drought, bushfires, floods and the current pandemic crisis.
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March 15, 2021

The Bellingen Shire Housing Crisis: Mayor Dominic King talks local solutions

This week we chat with Bellingen Shire Mayor Dominic King about the current housing crisis…
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Dr Trevor Cheney gives his weekly report from the Bellingen Shire Covid-19 Clinic
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March 9, 2021

Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney

Dear Bellingen Shire 9 March 2021   Happy International Women’s Day for yesterday! The official…
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Bellingen local Frankie Mayes understands the Bellingen Shire Housing Crisis first-hand as a renter who is currently at risk of becoming homeless.
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March 8, 2021

The Bellingen Shire Housing Crisis: At the Coalface with Frankie Mayes

Frankie Mayes understands the current local housing crisis more than most.  Having moved back to…
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Clean Up Australia Day saw the Dorrigo Mountain Top & Dandarrga  Landcare Groups with Environmental friends clean up the Dorrigo Mountain
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March 8, 2021

Clean Up Australia Day on the Dorrigo Mountain: The Holmes Report

By Ruth Holmes The Dorrigo Mountain Top & Dandarrga  Landcare Groups with Environmental friends cleaned…
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In the first of our three-part series on the Bellingen Shire Housing Crisis we interview Kerry Pearse of the Housing Matters Action Group.
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March 1, 2021

The Bellingen Shire Housing Crisis- Kerry Pearse Housing Matters Action Group

Simply put, the Bellingen Shire is now in a housing crisis. "It’s impossible to find…
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Nathan Cardow of Cardow and Partners Property gives us his monthly report for the Bellingen Shire.
In Focus
March 1, 2021

Bellingen Shire Property Report by Nathan Cardow

Welcome to our monthly real estate report...   We have had rain! And lots of…
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Dr Trevor Cheney gives his weekly report from the Bellingen Shire Covid-19 Clinic
In Focus
February 23, 2021

Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney

Dear Bellingen Shire 23 February 2021   And so it begins! Billed as Australia’s biggest peacetime…
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Dr Trevor Cheney gives his weekly report from the Bellingen Shire Covid-19 Clinic
In Focus
February 16, 2021

Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney

Dear Bellinger Shire 16 February 2021   At our local Covid19 clinic we are getting…
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Dr Trevor Cheney gives his weekly report from the Bellingen Shire Covid-19 Clinic
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February 8, 2021

Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney

Dear Bellingen Shire 9 February 2021   Just a few short points this week: Telegraphic.…
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The Bellingen Shire has sought to make January 26th a day of healing wounds and bringing the community together as one, rather than divide.
In Focus
February 1, 2021

January 26th – A Day of Healing, Coming Together and Celebrating Local Heroes

Every year across Australia the date January 26th evokes the full gamut of human emotions. For…
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Nathan Cardow of Cardow and Partners Property gives us his monthly report for the Bellingen Shire.
In Focus
February 1, 2021

How is the Bellingen Shire Property Market? By Nathan Cardow

Welcome to our monthly real estate report for January 2021   A new year has…
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Friends of Kalang Headwaters call for a moratorium on logging of ther Kalang Headwaters to protect threatened koala habitat.
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February 1, 2021

Moratorium on Logging the Kalang Headwaters Reserve

Koalas and their habitat are still under threat from Forest destruction and Forest fragmentation.  Forestry…
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Australian singer-songwriter Snez will be performing at No 5 Church Street Bellingen February 6th 2021, debuting her album 'Fisher on the Sea'.
In Focus
February 1, 2021

Fisher On The Sea: Snez

Boldly stepping into the spotlight with her latest offering, 'Fisher on the Sea', Australian Singer/songwriter,…
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Dr Trevor Cheney gives his weekly report from the Bellingen Shire Covid-19 Clinic
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January 18, 2021

Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney

Dear Bellingen Shire 19 January 2021   After last week’s rambling journey with philosophical overtones…
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Dr Trevor Cheney gives his weekly report from the Bellingen Shire Covid-19 Clinic
In Focus
January 12, 2021

Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney

Dear Bellinger Shire 12/1/21 (By the way – no cases in the Region) Oh it…
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Dr Trevor Cheney gives his weekly report from the Bellingen Shire Covid-19 Clinic
In Focus
January 5, 2021

Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney

Dear Bellingen Shire 5 January 2021   We live in interesting times.   (As the fabled…
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Bellingen Shire Arts Week 2021 will provide an opportunity for the Bellingen Shire community to come together to celebrate our creative community.
The Arts
January 4, 2021

Bellingen Shire Arts Week 2021: Get Creative

Anticipation is building as we prepare for an immersion into the arts. Public spaces, shopfronts,…
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In Focus
January 4, 2021

Home Matters: Housing Crisis in our region.

After local flooding caused the postponement of the film’s launch in December last year, the…
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Nathan Cardow of Cardow and Partners Property gives us his monthly report for the Bellingen Shire.
In Focus
December 28, 2020

The Monthly Bellingen Shire Property Report by Nathan Cardow

Welcome to our monthly real estate report for December 2020   Well there you go,…
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tourism bellingen shire go slow
In Focus
December 28, 2020

Go Slow Tourism in the Bellingen Shire

  Welcome to Gumbaynggirr Country. For your holiday viewing pleasure, please enjoy this new tourism…
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Dr Trevor Cheney gives his weekly report from the Bellingen Shire Covid-19 Clinic
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December 21, 2020

Weekly Update from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney

Dear Bellingen Shire 22 December 2020-12-20   Happy frogs! And Happy Hanukkah, and Christmas, and…
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Dr Trevor Cheney gives his weekly report from the Bellingen Shire Covid-19 Clinic
In Focus
December 14, 2020

Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney

Dear Bellingen Shire 15 December 2020   May Christmas bring you fun times, Thoughtful reflection,…
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Bellingen Community Markets celebrates 40 magnificent years of community, culture, and diversity on Saturday 19 December 2020. Now one of the oldest, largest, and most diverse markets on the east coast, Bello Markets now boasts well over 200 stalls each month, which is a truly remarkable achievement.
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December 14, 2020

Bellingen Community Markets Celebrates 40 Years

Bellingen Community Markets celebrates 40 magnificent years of community, culture, and diversity on Saturday 19…
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Anna Fisher, of Fisher Design + Architecture has been appointed by Council to undertake the Bellingen Shire Branding Project, in collaboration with a team of local creative industry professionals.
In Focus
December 14, 2020

The Bellingen Shire Branding Project- Defining Our Spirit of Place

The decision to implement a Bellingen Shire Branding Project was initially met with much derision…
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Dr Trevor Cheney gives his weekly report from the Bellingen Shire Covid-19 Clinic
In Focus
December 7, 2020

Weekly Update from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney

Dear Bellingen Shire 8th December 2020   Just a quick round up of reactions to…
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The very much anticipated documentary film 'Bellingen The Promised Land' will be officially launched this Friday 11th December at Bellingen Mem Hall.
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December 7, 2020

Always was and always will be: Bellingen the Promised Land

The very much anticipated documentary film 'Bellingen The Promised Land' will be officially launched this…
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Let's Cook
December 7, 2020

Let’s Cook: RASPBERRY AND LEMON SYRUP CAKE

Looking for that perfect offering for a pre Xmas lunch?  Look no further.  Renowned local…
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Bellingen Shire Council Mayor discusses the decisions around the Commonwealth’s Disaster Recovery and Resilience funds
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November 30, 2020

Bellingen Shire Council Reaches the Pinnacle of Local Government Achievement

Bellingen Shire Council has received the greatest accolade a New South Wales Council can achieve…
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This week Bellingen's Dr Trevor Cheney was awarded with the Rural Doctors Association of NSW Bowman Cutter Award 2020 to acknowledge his exceptional services to RDANSW and his strong, ongoing advocacy for rural doctors and rural healthcare.
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November 23, 2020

Let’s Chat: Dr Trevor Cheney Awarded for Service to Rural Medicine

Bellingen's Dr Trevor Cheney has generously kept our community informed and let's be honest, entertained,…
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The Bellingen Growers Artisans Market is ahhpening again this year at The Bellingen Showgrounds Saturday December 12th.
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November 23, 2020

Bellingen Growers Artisans Market Promises a Feast of Artistic Treasures

It's that time of year again.  Despite a year of cancellations and disruptions, no one…
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Dr Trevor Cheney gives his weekly report from the Bellingen Shire Covid-19 Clinic
In Focus
November 17, 2020

Weekly Update from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney

Dear Bellingen Shire 17 November 2020 Today brought to you by the letter R Refrain…
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This month's group exhibition at the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre 'One Fine Day', features the intriguing works of Sally Hook. This week we interview Sally about her work with clay.
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November 16, 2020

One Fine Day with Ceramicist Sally Hook at Dorrigo Rainforest Centre

This month's group exhibition at the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre- 'One Fine Day', features the intriguing…
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Dr Trevor Cheney gives his weekly report from the Bellingen Shire Covid-19 Clinic
In Focus
November 10, 2020

Weekly Update from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic- Dr Trevor Cheney

Dear Bellingen Shire 10 November 2020   This week’s situation is fluid – in some…
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Dr Trevor Cheney gives his weekly report from the Bellingen Shire Covid-19 Clinic
In Focus
November 3, 2020

Weekly update from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic- Dr Trevor Cheney

Dear Bellingen Shire 3 November 2020 This week is brought to you by the stalwarts…
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OzGREEN organised an excursion to hear Nick Radford of Ecoliving Design and Bellingen Permaculture, who conducts free tours of his farm in Repton demonstrating grey water diversion systems and other means for capturing and recycling water.
In Focus
November 2, 2020

Actions speak louder than words- Our Resilient Communities

What happens when a group of concerned locals come together to not only be heard…
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Dr Trevor Cheney gives his weekly report from the Bellingen Shire Covid-19 Clinic
In Focus
October 26, 2020

Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney

Dear Bellingen Shire 26 October 2020   Je suis Victorian! From our Covid Cave, it…
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We interview Sue Kelly founder of the Bellingen Growers Market 21 years ago and still current President.
Food Trail
October 26, 2020

The Heart of the Bellingen Growers Market- Sue Kelly

Sue Kelly has been described as the 'heart' of the Bellingen Growers Market. As one…
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Bellingen Riverwatch began in 2017 in response to a turtle mortality event which killed an estimated 90% of the Critically Endangered Bellinger River Snapping Turtle (BRST).
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October 26, 2020

Water Is Everything- Bellingen Riverwatch Needs Your Help

Every month, sometimes in the pouring rain, over 30 Bellingen Riverwatch volunteers, make their way…
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Dr Trevor Cheney gives his weekly report from the Bellingen Shire Covid-19 Clinic
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October 19, 2020

Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney

Dear Bellingen Shire 19 October 2020 Another week of no local (or Regional Cases) Covid19…
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