Bellingen Shire News

24/10/2025

23/10/2025

Get shucking ready for the Mylestom Mollusc Festival on Saturday November 8. Local oysters, champagne, loads of local food, arts & crafts, live music, activities and a flea market at the North Beach General Store- all alongside the Bellinger River at Mylestom👉 https://bellingenshirenews.com.au/2025/10/09/shuck-into-the-mylestom-mollusc-festival/

21/10/2025

Our 100th edition has just gone to print.
Woo hoo. I’m holding our first edition from 10.11.21 and would like to extend my gratitude to my team, readers and advertisers. Your support has been invaluable.

17/10/2025

🚧 Start of Work: Mylestom Tidal Pool 🚧

Construction started on the Mylestom Tidal Pool Upgrade earlier this week.

👷‍♂️ In the next few weeks, you can expect to see installation of five new piles to replace piles that were previously damaged. We will also be completing the demolition of the existing decking, removal of the existing shark net and cleaning the debris in the pool.

Scheduling of works

The project was originally scheduled for delivery this winter, but the March and May weather events postponed the works and caused extra damage, resulting in a revised scope to include structural improvements.

The project is funded through:

Crown Reserves Improvement Fund (CRIF)

Boating Infrastructure Emergency Repair Pool (BIERP) Program

Both grants require the project to be completed by April 2026, which has also determined the revised timeline.

We understand this timing is inconvenient and apologise for the impact this may have on residents and visitors.

Council is working hard to ensure the tidal pool is ready by the start of the summer holiday period ☀️ (weather and ground conditions permitting).

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these important upgrades.

🔗 To stay up to date on the overall scope, visit the project page:

https://www.bellingen.nsw.gov.au/Services/Infrastructure-Projects/Special-Projects/Upgrade-of-Tidal-Pool-and-Reserve-%E2%80%93-Alma-Doepel-Park-Mylestom

16/10/2025

It has been a tragic week for the Bellingen community. Our thoughts and prayers are with all family and friends impacted by two traumatic events.

15/10/2025

Want to learn more about the proposed Bellinger Valley Indigenous Protected Area (IPA)? Community workshops kicked off today in Mylestom👇
https://bellingenshirenews.com.au/2025/10/09/indigenous-ipa-plan-seeks-community-input-in-bellinger-valley/
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29/09/2025

Will Connell Park be ready for play by December🤔

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