Joanna Keers 26 2 In FocusOther News October 26, 2021 Final Update from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor CheneyDear Bellinger Shire - end of October 2021. Today’s message is brought to you…Read More
Joanna Keers 3 1 In FocusOther News October 12, 2021 Weekly Update from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor CheneyDear Bellinger Shire, 12 October 2021. Some days, y’know, the juices just don’t rise,…Read More
Joanna Keers 3 0 In FocusOther News October 6, 2021 Weekly Update from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor CheneyDear Bellinger Shire, 6 October 2021. So it’s all about to change. In days…Read More
Joanna Keers 5 3 In FocusOther News September 21, 2021 Weekly Update from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor CheneyDear Bellinger Shire, 21 September 2021. We mark anniversaries and points in time. Maybe…Read More
Joanna Keers 2 1 Food TrailOther News July 12, 2021 Community Collaboration is the Key to Food SecurityJust imagine if our access to safe and nutritious food was under threat. The Covid…Read More
Joanna Keers 7 0 Other News July 12, 2021 Weekly Update from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor CheneyDear Bellinger Shire, 13th July 2001. Well here we go again. Just some stark…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 3 In FocusOther News July 12, 2021 Monthly Bellingen Shire Property Report by Nathan CardowWelcome to our monthly Bellingen Shire Property Report for June 2021. A wave of new…Read More
Joanna Keers 2 1 Other NewsThe Arts July 5, 2021 Heal Country, Heal Our Nation- The Power of Art'Jingalu' Melissa Craig's compelling and powerful contemporary artworks currently adorn the walls at the Art…Read More
Joanna Keers 8 1 In FocusOther News June 28, 2021 Working Together to Save Our Precious KoalaUnderstandably, most of us are completely preoccupied with the current Covid outbreaks across Australia. In…Read More
Joanna Keers 3 0 In FocusOther News June 28, 2021 Community Tackles Housing Crisis Response with Community HostingFollowing Bellingen Shire Council’s recent housing crisis declaration, the Housing Matters Action Group and flatmate.com…Read More
Joanna Keers 2 0 Food TrailOther News June 28, 2021 Bello Food Gardening by Fi Morgan- Winter BeansBroad Beans Vicia faba major Vicia faba minor is known as fava / faba bean.…Read More
Joanna Keers 1 1 Other NewsThe Arts June 28, 2021 Tree-O Gallery 7th Featured Artist ShowcaseThe trio at Tree-O Gallery has been busily curating a new and very eclectic exhibition…Read More
Joanna Keers 2 0 In FocusOther News June 21, 2021 Valery Trails and Horse Riding Centre – an incredible place at our doorstepHello good reader. I’m a Disability Support Worker for the Coffs region and the following…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 Food TrailOther News June 21, 2021 Bello Food Gardening with Fi Morgan: Something Sweet Part 2Following on from last week where we looked at some obvious sweet treats (CLICK HERE),…Read More
Joanna Keers 1 0 In FocusOther News June 14, 2021 ‘The Lost Paddock’ Can Be Found at the Bellingen Community MarketsAfter leaving Sydney in late 2020, Lisa Firth and her family have found a little…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 Food TrailOther News June 14, 2021 Bello Food Gardening with Fi Morgan: Something SweetFollowing on from last week where we looked at our daily brew (CLICK HERE) ,…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 In FocusOther News June 14, 2021 North Coast Tourism Symposium and Awards Gala DinnerBellingen Shire Council was successful in their bid to host the North Coast Tourism Symposium…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 1 In FocusOther News June 14, 2021 The Monthly Property Report for the Bellingen Shire by Nathan CardowWith winter now on our doorstep what effect will the change of season have on…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 In FocusOther News June 14, 2021 Sandy Evans is Coming Back to Bellingen!The Bellingen Improvised Music Collective Inc is inviting young local and regional musicians to participate…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 In FocusOther News June 7, 2021 Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival – a Wonderful Welcome to WinterBy Pyari Pathania Weeeee! It’s that time of year! It’s all snuggly and cold, and…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 In FocusOther News June 7, 2021 Commonwealth Government Supports Bellingen Riverwatch Citizen Science Program to Continue and ExpandBellingen Riverwatch, one of the largest water quality monitoring programs taking place in NSW, has…Read More
Joanna Keers 10 2 Food TrailOther News May 31, 2021 Bello Food Gardening with Fi Morgan'From the Garden' is back! Renamed and continuing for the next 12 months, the Bello…Read More
Joanna Keers 2 0 In FocusOther News May 31, 2021 Save Bellingen Hospital- Community MeetingDear Friends & Financial Members of BHAG, For nearly 9 months the Visiting Medical Officers…Read More
Joanna Keers 3 1 In FocusOther News May 25, 2021 Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor CheneyDear Bellingen Shire 25 May 2021 Another glorious, sunny, then wet Autumn day. May…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 In FocusOther News May 24, 2021 Local Rural Fire Service: WE NEED YOU!!Every now and then you come across those people who kinda just make you want…Read More
Joanna Keers 1 0 In FocusOther News May 24, 2021 Bellingen Shire Housing Crisis- Mayoral MinuteThe Bellingen Shire Housing Crisis has been recognised in the Mayoral Minute to be considered…Read More
Joanna Keers 6 0 In FocusOther News May 18, 2021 Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor CheneyDear Bellingen Shire 18 May 2021 I am constantly intrigued by all the examples…Read More
Joanna Keers 3 0 In FocusOther News May 10, 2021 Bellingen Show Returns Bigger and Better Than Ever. By Janene CareyA record-breaking number of people poured through the gates of the Bellingen Show on the…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 Other News May 10, 2021 For Old Times Sake: Bello Show MeatloafAnyone else out there lament the absence of one of Bellingen Show's mainstays this year?…Read More
Joanna Keers 1 1 In FocusOther News May 10, 2021 The Monthly Bellingen Shire Property Report by Nathan CardowFinally, the wet season ‘La-nina’ event is forecast to have come to an end and…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 Other NewsThe Arts May 3, 2021 Celebrating Art at the Bellingen Show"Bellingen’s much loved art competition has returned for 2021 with great success," says EJ Mantova…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 1 In FocusOther News May 3, 2021 Dorrigo Anzac Day 2021Dawn Service Dorrigo's ANZAC Day commenced with the Dawn Service at the Dorrigo Monument at…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 In FocusOther News April 26, 2021 Tomorrow’s Change Makers- Making the World of Difference TodayTake yourself back to Year 8 in High School. What 'things' took your fancy? Where…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 In FocusOther News April 26, 2021 “Come Back and Connect” – The Bellingen Show, 2021Okay people! It’s almost time! Pants on! Pickles ready! The Bellingen Show is quite literally…Read More
Joanna Keers 3 0 In FocusOther News April 19, 2021 $300,000 Secured to Fund Local Recovery Plan, More Than $1million Awarded to our RegionI am pleased to announce that our Shire has successfully secured $300,000 of Resilience NSW…Read More
Joanna Keers 1 0 In FocusOther News April 19, 2021 ANZAC Day 2021- A time for reflectionNinety-two names are inscribed on the Bellingen War Memorial. Ninety-two brave souls from the Bellingen…Read More
Joanna Keers 2 0 In FocusOther News April 19, 2021 Your Business Resilience: Strengthening Bello Shire BusinessesA series of three FREE workshops specially designed for Bellingen Shire businesses will kick off…Read More
Joanna Keers 7 2 In FocusOther News April 13, 2021 Weekly Report from the Bellingen Shire Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor CheneyDear Bellingen Shire 13 April 2021 It seems to pop up anywhere, without warning,…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 In FocusOther News April 12, 2021 SWIFF ’21- Immersion Into the World of FilmAnticipation is building. In fact, only one sleep to go before the cinephiles amongst us…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 In FocusOther News April 5, 2021 The Incredible Journey- Bellingen Youth OrchestraSo many great journeys begin with no sense of where they will end! So it…Read More
Joanna Keers 1 0 In FocusOther News April 5, 2021 Dorrigo Show 2021- Definitely A Goer!Understand, it’s for real: there will be a Dorrigo Show in 2021 and it will…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 In FocusOther News April 5, 2021 The Monthly Bellingen Shire Real Estate Report by Nathan CardowWell, I guess one thing we are all getting used to is planning for the…Read More
Joanna Keers 1 0 In FocusOther News April 5, 2021 Times Are a Changing – Online Ticketing This Bellingen ShowHooley Dooley, it’s a weird time to be alive. Here we are, in the midst…Read More
Joanna Keers 1 0 In FocusOther News April 5, 2021 Isolated Dorrigo Bounces Back To Entertain EveryoneContemporary street theatre in action or whacko characters let loose in the main drag. Call…Read More
Joanna Keers 2 2 In FocusOther News March 30, 2021 Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor CheneyDear Bellinger Shire 30 March 2021 Damn! Just when it felt good to be…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 1 In FocusOther News March 29, 2021 Festival Of Small Halls Autumn Tour in DorrigoFestival of Small Halls is a series of tours that takes the best folk and…Read More
Joanna Keers 4 0 In FocusOther News March 29, 2021 Community Update from Bellingen Shire Council – Stay Home & Stay SafeBellingen Shire Council continues to focus all of its Operational resources towards managing existing closures…Read More
Joanna Keers 1 0 In FocusOther News March 29, 2021 We Need to Talk About the Things That Hurt… by Pyari PathaniaContent warning for mentions of suicide and mental health issues About two years ago –…Read More
Joanna Keers 2 0 In FocusOther News March 29, 2021 Let’s Get Together on the Dorrigo Plateau- A Great SuccessBy Ruth Holmes Committee member Bridget Rees and Whipcracker Brian Fahey Was I pleased to…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 Other News March 22, 2021 Community Update – Stay Home and Stay SafeAt 5pm 22 March 2021 Waterfall Way closed to all traffic – Myers Bluff, Thora.…Read More
Joanna Keers 1 1 In FocusOther News March 22, 2021 Take to the Mountain- Celebrate Dorrigo PlateauFor most people I know – it’s been a pretty rough couple of years –…Read More
Joanna Keers 2 0 Other NewsThe Arts March 22, 2021 Follow The Thread: Dorrigo Plateau Fibre GroupThere is something truly magical about the creation of art from fibre. The tactile beauty…Read More
Joanna Keers 1 1 In FocusOther News March 22, 2021 Gaarla-Ngurraa Fund In Honour of Julie WoodroffeThe Jaliigirr Biodiversity Alliance has launched the Gaarla-Ngurraa Fund in honour of one of their…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 Other News March 22, 2021 They Are Back. Tree-O Gallery Artist ShowcaseAfter a very long year of social distancing, the gang at Tree-O Gallery are back…Read More
Joanna Keers 3 0 In FocusOther News March 15, 2021 The Bellingen Shire Housing Crisis: Mayor Dominic King talks local solutionsThis week we chat with Bellingen Shire Mayor Dominic King about the current housing crisis…Read More
Joanna Keers 2 0 In FocusOther News March 15, 2021 Something Wonderful is About to HappenI never really thought I’d be interested in learning how to make pickles. But after…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 In FocusOther News March 15, 2021 A Day of Orienteering in Dorrigo- Set To Become An Annual EventBy Vivian Hoskins Orienteering has made its first appearance at Dorrigo in more than 130…Read More
Joanna Keers 1 0 Other NewsThe Arts March 15, 2021 Bellingen Youth Orchestra – The Phoenix RisingLast weekend 100 young and aspiring musicians came together for the inaugural Bellingen Youth Orchestra…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 In FocusOther News March 12, 2021 Women of Bellingen Shire Mobilise 4 JusticeAs women around the country rise up in a bid for equality, justice and respect,…Read More
Joanna Keers 4 1 In FocusOther News March 9, 2021 Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor CheneyDear Bellingen Shire 9 March 2021 Happy International Women’s Day for yesterday! The official…Read More
Joanna Keers 1 1 In FocusOther News March 8, 2021 The Bellingen Shire Housing Crisis: At the Coalface with Frankie MayesFrankie Mayes understands the current local housing crisis more than most. Having moved back to…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 In FocusOther News March 8, 2021 Clean Up Australia Day on the Dorrigo Mountain: The Holmes ReportBy Ruth Holmes The Dorrigo Mountain Top & Dandarrga Landcare Groups with Environmental friends cleaned…Read More
Joanna Keers 6 0 In FocusOther News March 2, 2021 Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor CheneyDear Bellingen Shire 2 March 2021 A slightly briefer note tonight, as I have…Read More
Joanna Keers 5 0 In FocusOther News March 1, 2021 The Bellingen Shire Housing Crisis- Kerry Pearse Housing Matters Action GroupSimply put, the Bellingen Shire is now in a housing crisis. "It’s impossible to find…Read More
Joanna Keers 2 0 In FocusOther News March 1, 2021 Local Vegetation Vandals Hit New LowReports of vegetation vandalism in and around our Shire are traditionally rare and isolated instances,…Read More
Joanna Keers 3 2 In FocusOther News March 1, 2021 ‘Where Do You Go When The Sky Is Falling’ by Pyari PathaniaIf you’re anything like me – you probably cry a lot – or at least…Read More
Joanna Keers 6 4 In FocusOther News February 22, 2021 Youngster.co – Bridging the GenerationsBy Pyari Pathania Dorrigo Library bustles with life on a drizzly Saturday morning. Eighty-year-old Ruth…Read More
Joanna Keers 3 1 In FocusOther News February 15, 2021 Healing the Bello Shire – Traditional Smoking CeremonyMany of us are feeling a sense of loss and despair. Ever since the terrifying…Read More
Joanna Keers 3 1 In FocusOther News February 8, 2021 The Power of Conversation: Voices 4 CowperIt is generally agreed that we are living in a time of disconnection between the…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 In FocusOther News February 8, 2021 The Dorrigo Cenotaph Stands AgainThe iconic Dorrigo Cenotaph once again stands watch over our Shire’s Northern Tablelands community after being…Read More
Joanna Keers 2 0 In FocusOther News February 2, 2021 Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor CheneyDear Bellinger Shire 2 February 2021, Damn that mole! I mean the Whackable one. UP…Read More
Joanna Keers 2 0 Other News February 1, 2021 Moratorium on Logging the Kalang Headwaters ReserveKoalas and their habitat are still under threat from Forest destruction and Forest fragmentation. Forestry…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 In FocusOther News January 25, 2021 Weekly Update from The Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor CheneyDear Bellingen Shire 26 January 2021 Yep no cases, no “spikey” crowned poo in…Read More
Joanna Keers 3 2 In FocusOther News January 18, 2021 Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor CheneyDear Bellingen Shire 19 January 2021 After last week’s rambling journey with philosophical overtones…Read More
Joanna Keers 4 0 In FocusOther News January 18, 2021 Change Is In The Air For The Belfry GuesthouseThe Belfry Guesthouse exemplifies all that is loved about Bellingen. On entering this iconic Bellingen…Read More
Joanna Keers 2 0 In FocusOther News January 11, 2021 Women Like Us: Rod Keers Takes on Mandy NolanAfter months of cleaning cupboards, knitting beanies and making sour dough, 'Women Like Us' Ellen…Read More
Joanna Keers 12 0 In FocusOther News December 28, 2020 Weekly Report from the Bellingen Shire Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor CheneyDear Bellingen Shire 29 December 2020. It feels like de ja vu. We…Read More
Joanna Keers 10 0 In FocusOther News December 21, 2020 Weekly Update from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor CheneyDear Bellingen Shire 22 December 2020-12-20 Happy frogs! And Happy Hanukkah, and Christmas, and…Read More
Joanna Keers 1 0 In FocusOther News December 21, 2020 The Year That Was: The Challenges and Achievements of 2020What a year? Methinks not a year that anyone would want repeated in a hurry.…Read More
Joanna Keers 3 0 In FocusOther News December 14, 2020 Bellingen Community Markets Celebrates 40 YearsBellingen Community Markets celebrates 40 magnificent years of community, culture, and diversity on Saturday 19…Read More
Joanna Keers 5 1 In FocusOther News December 7, 2020 Always was and always will be: Bellingen the Promised LandThe very much anticipated documentary film 'Bellingen The Promised Land' will be officially launched this…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 1 In FocusOther News December 7, 2020 Home Matters : Housing Affordability Tipping Point.Bellingen is a little town taking on a big issue. As the township’s housing crisis…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 In FocusOther News December 7, 2020 Avoid Touching Flying Foxes and MicrobatsNorth Coast NSW residents are reminded to avoid handling or touching injured or dead flying…Read More
Joanna Keers 4 0 In FocusOther News December 1, 2020 Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor CheneyDear Bellingen Shire 1 December 2020 I would like to consider a hot topic.…Read More
Joanna Keers 2 0 In FocusOther News November 30, 2020 Bellingen Shire Council Reaches the Pinnacle of Local Government AchievementBellingen Shire Council has received the greatest accolade a New South Wales Council can achieve…Read More
Joanna Keers 5 1 In FocusOther News November 30, 2020 Bellingen’s Kylie Selig Dances for Life“Building Back Better" is the theme for this year's International Day of People with Disability,…Read More
Joanna Keers 11 1 In FocusOther News November 23, 2020 Let’s Chat: Dr Trevor Cheney Awarded for Service to Rural MedicineBellingen's Dr Trevor Cheney has generously kept our community informed and let's be honest, entertained,…Read More
Joanna Keers 4 0 Other NewsThe Arts November 23, 2020 Bellingen Growers Artisans Market Promises a Feast of Artistic TreasuresIt's that time of year again. Despite a year of cancellations and disruptions, no one…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 In FocusOther News November 23, 2020 How’s the Bellingen Shire Property Market? By Nathan CardowWelcome to our monthly real estate report for November 2020 As we head towards the end…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 Other NewsThe Arts November 23, 2020 A Snapshot in Time – Bellingen Writers TodayRegardless, COVID or no, or any other perceived obstacles, WRITERS have to WRITE, play to…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 Other NewsThe Arts November 16, 2020 One Fine Day with Ceramicist Sally Hook at Dorrigo Rainforest CentreThis month's group exhibition at the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre- 'One Fine Day', features the intriguing…Read More
Joanna Keers 2 0 In FocusOther NewsThe Arts November 9, 2020 Art Matters- Cath Beynon captures the play of light"Creativity is just innate, it is intrinsic to who I am," says Bellingen's Cath Beynon.…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 In FocusOther News October 26, 2020 Water Is Everything- Bellingen Riverwatch Needs Your HelpEvery month, sometimes in the pouring rain, over 30 Bellingen Riverwatch volunteers, make their way…Read More
Joanna Keers 3 1 In FocusOther News October 19, 2020 Weekly Report from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor CheneyDear Bellingen Shire 19 October 2020 Another week of no local (or Regional Cases) Covid19…Read More
Joanna Keers 0 0 In FocusOther News October 19, 2020 How’s the Bellingen Shire Property Market? By Nathan Cardow Welcome to our monthly real estate report for October 2020 As the weather warms up…Read More
Joanna Keers 2 0 In FocusOther News October 19, 2020 Making Our Lives A Little Greener: Habitat Indoor NurseryIf you haven't caught the planting frenzy over the past few months you're definitely in…Read More
Joanna Keers 6 0 Other NewsThe Arts October 12, 2020 Art Matters: Bellingen Artist and Mentor Elisa HallElisa Hall's life has always been immersed in the creative. "I was lucky to be…Read More
Joanna Keers 4 0 In FocusOther News October 5, 2020 Dorrigo’s entrepreneurial spirit is in good hands, naturallyby Mindy Cook At just 25 years of age, with a passion for protecting the…Read More
Joanna Keers 1 1 In FocusOther NewsThe Arts September 28, 2020 The Trio at Tree-O Gallery scaling new heightsIt is now fifteen months since the trio at Tree-O Gallery firmly set down their…Read More
Joanna Keers 6 0 In FocusOther News September 21, 2020 Weekly Update from the Bellingen Covid-19 Clinic: Dr Trevor CheneyDear Bellingen Shire 21 September 2020 Sitting on a warm veranda in Gleniffer, it…Read More