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Boom causing ‘real fear’ in community

'We’re not a theme park...there are real fears in the community about the numbers of people here in relation to Covid,'...

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30th Dec. 2020 7:12 AM

Bellingen is booming but there are concerns about the spread of COVID and the impact on the town's resources.

COVID test spike prompts Crime Stoppers warning from Mayor

King singles out Northern Beaches residents, telling them not to leave accommodation

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24th Dec. 2020 9:12 AM

Bellingen Mayor Dominic King addresses community members who gathered outside Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh's office in Coffs Harbour to protest against changes to the recently introduced Koala SEPP. Protesters are calling for the State Government to reverse its decision to cut agriculture and private native forestry out of the new SEPP and the creation of the Great Koala National Park. Photo: T

’False premise’: MP disappointed in Koala SEPP pushback

MP adamant changes will ‘maintain status quo’ on koala protection as protesters call to ‘kill the bill’.

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07th Nov. 2020 12:11 AM

This koala isn’t a fan of new legislation, to be debated in parliament next week, which will change laws governing protection of its species. Photo: Tim Jarrett

Mayor wants more support from the State and Feds

Drought, bushfires, floods and now Covid-19, a local mayor is calling for more support from the State and Feds.

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15th April 2020 5:04 AM

TROUBLED TIMES: Drought, bushfires, floods and now Covid-19 a local mayor is calling for more support from the Federal and State Governments.

Ambitious plan to save koalas is gaining momentum

It’s been hailed by conservationists as an important step in reviving the state’s dwindling koala population.

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26th Oct. 2019 9:10 AM

The GKNP could potentially bring in up to $300m to the local economy, the National Parks Association has estimated.

Paper seeks feedback on future housing and land

Bellingen Shire Council has a discussion paper on exhibition seeking feedback on future land and housing needs

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19th May 2018 10:05 AM

PICTURE PERFECT: Bellingen Shire is blessed with some of the most picturesque land in the country.

Launch adds to region's growing literary reputation

Bellingen Mayor Dominic King helped launch a second memoir by best selling local author Kim Hodges at a function held at...

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17th April 2018 6:04 PM

LITERARY LATEST: Cr Dominic King introduces author Kim Hodges at the launch of Girl Over The Edge.

Inclusive tourism sector set to boom by 2020

Inclusive tourism is a growing part of the travel industry and Bellingen Shire Council is putting policies in place that...

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16th April 2018 11:04 AM

WELCOME MAT: Providing beach wheelchairs and other mobility aids is creating new opportunities in the inclusive tourism sector.

Bellingen pledges to combat climate change

Five pledges to tackle climate change are the first steps in Bellingen Shire Council's involvement in the Cities Power...

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11th April 2018 4:04 PM

KEY PLEDGE: Solar panels at Bellingen Shire Council's works depot at Raleigh is part of the renewables pledge.

Evil cousin spreading Columbian curse

Bellingen's noxious weed inspectors are engaged in open warfare with Columbian waxweed, which has chosen the Shire as its...

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06th April 2018 2:04 PM

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