September 21, 2020
Weekly Update from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney
Dear Bellingen Shire 21 September 2020 Sitting on a warm veranda in Gleniffer, it…
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September 21, 2020
Wanderlust? Some secret gems right on your doorstep.
James Cracknell from Windsong Travel in Bellingen offers some travelling inspiration for those of us with…
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September 21, 2020
Going for a Covid test? Want to know what to expect?
Are you or your children going for a Covid test? Well local GPs Olivia and…
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September 14, 2020
Fires Near Me- Our New Reality.
By this time last year we were glued to our 'Fires Near Me' App, while…
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September 14, 2020
Fi Morgan- From Behind the Garden
Our weekly 'From the Garden' newsletter segment by Fi Morgan has gained a cult following.…
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Weekly Update from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney
Dear Bellingen Shire 14 September 2020 Doin’ well. NSW doin’ well. Qld Ok but…
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September 14, 2020
At the Movies: ‘Blood Vessel’ reviewed by Rod O’Hara Bellingen Video Connection
In a nutshell, Blood Vessel is a great little Aussie Vampire Flick. The second film…
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September 14, 2020
Get Ready Weekend – Rural Fire Brigade Information Days
Have a Get Ready Weekend with family, friends and neighbours Bellingen Shire Council is…
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September 14, 2020
Bellingen Growers Market Steps Up with Hot News for Gardeners
The cancellation of the 30th Birthday Party of Bellingen Autumn and Spring Plant Fair caused…
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September 7, 2020
Art Matters. Adrienne Hmelnitsky- The Power of Small Things
Our most recent experiences of grief, despair, isolation and change have been explored in the…
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Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney
Dear Bellingen Shire 31 August 2020 The end of Winter. Time of sun. Beloved of…
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August 31, 2020
From the Garden with Fi Morgan: Why Bee Bothered
When I first arrived in Bellingen I had the strange experience of watching my zucchinis…
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August 31, 2020
On his soapbox: Local Legend Warren Weick
If you've lived in Bellingen for any time at all you'll know him. Possibly not…
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August 31, 2020
Bellingen Shire Council’s Bushfire Recovery and Resilience Programme
It has been such a difficult year with drought, bushfires, floods and COVID. Bellingen Shire…
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August 31, 2020
Current Grant Funding Available
Bellingen Shire Council has released information about several grants currently available. Infrastructure Grants - due…
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August 31, 2020
At the Movies: A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood. Reviewed by Rod O’Hara Bellingen Video Connection
'A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood' is an interesting film from an Australian perspective, mainly…
Read More August 24, 2020
Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney
Dear Bellingen Shire, Today is brought to you by the letters P and E.…
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August 24, 2020
Call to action for community-driven change: OzGREEN Resilient Communities
What are you most concerned about? Wow. What a question! This could send most of…
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August 24, 2020
Through a different lens- World Renowned Photographer Tim Page
After a career spanning sixty years, world renowned photographer Tim Page has settled quietly into…
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August 24, 2020
At The Movies: ‘Ford vs Ferrari’ reviewed by Rod O’Hara Bellingen Video Connection
Ford v Ferrari is the story of how Ford Motors in the USA developed a…
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August 24, 2020
Market Report by Nathan Cardow
Welcome to our monthly Bellingen Shire Real Estate report for August 2020. For the past…
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August 24, 2020
Local Leaders Gather to Fuel Regional Recovery
A cohort of 26 local resilience leaders have gathered in our Shire to take advantage…
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Weekly report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney
Dear Bellingen Shire 17th August 2020 Previet! The Russians are coming! More on bears…
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August 17, 2020
From the Garden with Fi Morgan: Chillies and Capsicums
The jasmine on my verandah has just started flowering which means that as far as…
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August 17, 2020
At the Movies : ‘VHYes’ reviewed by Rod O’Hara Bellingen Video Connection
VHYes (rhymes with VHS) is a mostly nostalgic love letter to 80s late-night TV, a…
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August 17, 2020
Bellingen Nature Tours: Nourish the soul and the senses
As we make our way to the highest point, through dense ancient tea tree thickets…
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August 10, 2020
The Joys of a Well Stocked Pantry
What happens in our region when a few compassionate souls with energy become aware of…
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From the Garden with Fi Morgan: Don’t Stop At Potatoes
The best times to plant potatoes in this area is after the first full moon…
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August 10, 2020
At the Movies: ‘Finke’- There and Back’, reviewed by Rod O’Hara Bellingen Video Connection
The Tatts Finke Desert Race is a two day, 230km each-way off road race along…
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August 3, 2020
Dorrigo’s Erika Munan knows it takes a village plus some…
There has been much discussion about the impacts of the past 12 months on the…
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August 3, 2020
I Love Writing Competition: ‘READY OR NOT’ by Leonie Harrison
‘Ready?’ she said. Of course I wasn’t ready. Not then. Not now. But it was…
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August 3, 2020
I Love Writing Competition: ‘THE CROW’ by Maxyn Dorz
If the sheep had still been around to graze the pastures, the toppling water tower…
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August 3, 2020
I Love Writing Competition: ‘WHAT THEY NEED’ by Laura McNeil
All he wanted was people to like him. But as he crunched his meaty hand…
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August 3, 2020
At the Movies. ‘Killer Sofa’ reviewed by Rod O’Hara Bellingen Video Connection
Killer Sofa is the latest in a long, and fantastic, line of New Zealand horror…
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August 3, 2020
North Coast Workforce Strategy and Action Plan
For the recovery of the North Coast region’s economy to begin and for businesses to…
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July 27, 2020
On The Soap Box: The Mayor of Darkwood looking for balance.
The so called 'new normal' means that we are learning to do without. Many of…
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July 27, 2020
Building Resilient Communities From The Ground Up
'Resilience' is the concept of 2020, and rightly so. Defined as the ability to recover…
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July 27, 2020
From the Garden with Fi Morgan: The Ants Are Farmers
When you are out wandering through your garden keep an eye out for lines of…
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July 27, 2020
At The Movies: ‘Greed’ reviewed by Rod O’Hara Bellingen Video Connection
The latest film by Michael Winterbottom and his frequent collaborator Steve Coogan (24 Hour Party…
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July 20, 2020
Barbara (Binks) Dowling- A life more interesting
Spending time in the company of Dorrigo resident Barbara Dowling (or 'Binks' as she is so…
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July 20, 2020
From the Garden with Fi Morgan: A few more things about citrus
Yes citrus again. Last week Fi discussed our most common citrus pests and what to…
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July 20, 2020
At the Movies: ‘Vivarium’ reviewed by Rod O’Hara Bellingen Video Connection
Vivarium is more of a bleak, dystopian metaphor for the dreariness of growing up, buying…
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July 13, 2020
Alchemy of Bellingen sets the benchmark for local business
Amidst the current sense of chaos and uncertainty, there is a shining light. Setting the…
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July 13, 2020
From the Garden with Fi Morgan: A few things about citrus trees
It's the time of the year when citrus trees are laden and you can barely…
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July 13, 2020
Collaborative Creativity Provides the Energy for a Week of Art
Maggie Porter and Rosie Wickert are two of the organisers of Arts Week 2021, being…
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July 13, 2020
Write Between The Eyes- Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival
The Festival continues in a unique and engaging way. 'Write Between the Eyes' is a…
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July 13, 2020
At the Movies: ‘Dogs Don’t Wear Pants’ reviewed by Rod O’Hara
Playing at this year’s SWIFF (Screenwave International Film Festival) and released on DVD last week,…
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July 13, 2020
Connect and Go Go Go- Providing Social Connectedness for our Seniors.
An exciting new Shire -wide program 'Connect and Go Go Go' was launched yesterday. The…
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July 13, 2020
Changes to Signage for Regulated Parking Areas within Bellingen
Bellingen Shire Council has recently undertaken the development of a Parking Management Strategy to improve…
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July 6, 2020
From the Garden with Fi Morgan: Edible Weeds
If you want to make gardening as easy as possible for yourself you will need…
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July 6, 2020
At the Movies: ‘Invisible Man’ reviewed by Rod O’Hara Bellingen Video Connection
In this quite chilling retelling of the HG Wells classic, Australian director Leigh Whannell incorporates…
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July 6, 2020
Let’s Cook with Nikki Grover: Reuben meets Jack (Vegan Reuben Sandwich)
Nikki Grover grew up on a sheep and cattle farm and has eaten meat at…
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July 6, 2020
It takes a village – according to Thora Store’s Boaz Keeda
The sense of community in regional and rural Australia is stronger, more connected and more…
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Update from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic with Dr Trevor Cheney
So in a week that Australia launches into an “ on again” phase of the…
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June 29, 2020
From the Garden with Fi Morgan: Last Chance for Snowpeas
While peas don't tend to grow so well in the Bellinger valley area (they tend…
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June 29, 2020
A Two Way Street To Success
Like most initiatives conceived in the Bellingen Shire, 'Two Way Street' came about because a…
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June 29, 2020
The Power of Creativity: Helen Aiken Artspace Urunga
What better medium to stimulate discussion around funding cuts to the arts than through art…
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June 29, 2020
At the Movies: ‘Call Of The Wild’ reviewed by Rod O’Hara Bellingen Video Connection
Based on the 1903 Jack London book, this latest incarnation of Call Of The Wild…
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Update from the Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney
Dear Bellingen Shire First: updating on good and bad news; and then pondering of…
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June 22, 2020
The Might of the Music- Bellingen’s Annie Arnold
Music can raise us up, excite us, calm us or even frighten us. It is…
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June 22, 2020
Musings of an artist living in a bubble- by Wendy Tanner
When I first became aware of it, it was called the Coronavirus and it was…
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June 22, 2020
From the Garden with Fi Morgan. Pigeon Peas are the go!
While your fruit trees are growing up, it is very helpful to also plant some…
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June 22, 2020
At the Movies. ‘Lizzie’ reviewed by Rod O’Hara Bellingen Video Connection
'Lizzie', in this most recent guise, is a period-thriller interpretation of the famous true story…
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June 15, 2020
Dorrigo Artist Chris Hundt Looking for the Light
It has been said that an artist's studio can reveal much about the artist. …
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June 15, 2020
The sun always shines on Urunga
Urunga locals know they are onto a good thing. Few regions could rival the sheer…
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June 15, 2020
Let’s Cook with Pete Bufo: Silverbeet, Mushroom and Feta Pide
What we do best is community. Despite your interests, values or attitudes, you will find…
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June 15, 2020
From the Garden with Fi Morgan- It’s Time for Fruit Trees
The cooler months of the year are a great time to get fruit & nut…
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June 15, 2020
At the Movies. ‘1917’ reviewed by Rod O’Hara of Bellingen Video Connection
On the cover of the '1917' DVD there is a quote: “One of the greatest…
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June 8, 2020
Bellingen Chamber of Commerce Partners with Rotary Club of Bellingen
The Rotary Club of Bellingen undertakes a range of small but vital projects that benefit…
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June 8, 2020
The Dorrigo Butcher- a true baptism of fire
Ben and Meghan Garnock are celebrating, (pictured above with young Sam). And there is much…
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June 8, 2020
Musician Marguerite Montes Far From Home
Musician Marguerite Montes exudes the rich complexities of her Andalusian heritage, a region famous for…
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June 8, 2020
Let’s Cook with Graziella Garrett: Italian Lemon Biscuits
Bellingen's Graziella Garrett is a great Italian cook, just like her mum. She is now…
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June 8, 2020
From the Garden with Fi Morgan: Why Grow Spinach?
Would you believe that English spinach doesn't grow that well here? It's not cold enough!…
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June 8, 2020
Bellingen Readers & Writers Festival returns – virtually
After weeks of locked-down brainstorming, planning and literary juggling, the BRWF Creative Team is excited…
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June 8, 2020
Community Leadership & Resilience Scholarship Opportunity
If you're involved in a community organisation and live in the Bellingen Shire LGA (or…
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June 8, 2020
‘Sonic the Hedgehog’. Movie review by Rod O’Hara
Sonic The Hedgehog, a live-action film based on the 1991 SEGA video game, tells the…
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Update from the Covid-19 Clinic- Dr Trevor Cheney
Dear Bellingen Shire Welcome to reduced restrictions. It would be reasonable to expect that the…
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June 1, 2020
From the Garden with Fi Morgan: All Things Brassicas
The cooler months are the better time to grow brassicas, although they do grow all…
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June 1, 2020
Robyn Louise- a meeting of art and nature
Artist Robyn Louise is a relative newcomer to our region, only arriving a few short…
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June 1, 2020
Let’s Cook with Lindy Saler: Lemon Myrtle Cookies
This backyard gardener relishes potting about amongst her veggies and herbs (excuse the pun). "It's…
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June 1, 2020
‘The Lighthouse’. Movie review by Rod O’Hara
The Lighthouse is possibly the perfect film to watch in this period of social isolation.…
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News from the Bellingen Chamber of Commerce
Welcome to the new directors who have joined our Board! We recently put out a…
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From the Mayor – Our Shire’s Disaster Funding Discussions & Decisions
Thankfully, our Shire’s seaboard was spared from the most severe impacts of the recent bushfire…
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May 25, 2020
Newton Howard- A True Survivor
Newton Howard is a survivor. Few if any could lay claim to surviving two major…
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May 25, 2020
National Reconciliation Week. Uncle Cecil- knowledge holder and visionary.
In 2020 Reconciliation Australia marks twenty years of shaping Australia’s journey towards a more just, equitable and…
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May 25, 2020
Art Matters: Bellingen Artist Erik de Jong
Local artist Erik de Jong has flourished creatively during lockdown. "All this extra time at…
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May 25, 2020
Movie Review: Jojo Rabbit by Rod O’Hara
We can all agree, Nazis aren't funny. However, writer/director Taika Waititi's satirical work has managed…
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May 25, 2020
Nicole Hatch from Raleigh Wines shares her Beef Wellington Recipe
We have all been missing sitting on the deck of Raleigh Wines, whiling away a…
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May 25, 2020
Bellingen Readers & Writers Festival 2020 Returns… Virtually
After weeks of locked-down brainstorming, planning and literary juggling, the BRWF Creative Team is excited…
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May 25, 2020
An Important Resource from the Bellingen Shire Chambers of Commerce
Each Wednesday morning the Mylestom-Urunga, Dorrigo and Bellingen Chambers of Commerce lead a Zoom discussion…
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Update from the Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor Cheney
The last new Covid case in our Mid North Coast Local Health District was 27…
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May 18, 2020
Ruth Holmes- A Life Worth Living
Ruth Holmes is a name that is synonymous with volunteering. Ask anyone on the Dorrigo…
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May 18, 2020
Di Knobloch- leading by example.
Di Knobloch has been volunteering for local Little Athletics for more than 10 years. "Basically…
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May 18, 2020
From the Garden with Fi Morgan. Feed the Soil Part 2.
Last week Fi revealed the true secret of happy plants- FEED THE SOIL!! If you…
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May 18, 2020
Art Matters: Bernie Divola brings us another Covid production.
Iso Wall As far as Bernie Divola is concerned, lockdown has only meant more time…
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May 18, 2020
Re-opening safely. A message from the three Chambers of Commerce
As we start to re-open retail and hospitality businesses again, it will be critical to…
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May 18, 2020
Movie Review: The Peanut Butter Falcon
After proving very popular at this year's SWIFF but only getting a limited cinematic release,…
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News from the Covid-19 Clinic- Dr Trevor Cheney
Dear Bellingen Shire, So we now move from lock down to creep out. This will…
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From the Garden with Fi Morgan: Feed the Soil
In last week's instalment Fi enlightened us on What Grows Well in Pots. But this…
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May 11, 2020
Celebrating our nurses and midwives- the unsung heroes
We have never been more aware of the importance of our nurses and midwifes. Despite…
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