Water Alert 16/12/24

Water samples taken on 16/12/24 at Arthur Keough Reserve showed “Poor” water quality. This means that at the time of sampling bacterial levels indicate a substantially increased risk of illness to bathers. NSW Office of Environment and Heritage’s advice after heavy rain, is to avoid ocean swimming for 24 hours and rivers, lagoons and estuaries for 3 days

More information on the Beachwatch program

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Christmas and New Year closure details

Council's Customer Service will be closed from 4:30pm Tuesday 23 December and will reopen at 8:30am Monday 6 January 2025. For urgent matters please call Council on 6655 7300 to be connected to our After Hours service.
Council will continue to provide services for our community over the Christmas period with some changes to operating hours of our facilities.

For more information on changes to our services

Waste Fee Exemption

Not-for-profit community groups and Australian Charities often have limited financial resources whilst providing the services which benefits the broader community. In recognition of these limited financial resources Bellingen Shire Council may provide Waste fee exemption upon application to assist not-for-profit community groups. Eligible organisations must qualify for Waste Fee exemption by providing proof of being a registered not-for-profit charitable organisation. Please be advised that this fee exemption does not include NSW EPA Levy which requires a separate exemption to be applied for directly through NSW EPA. Details for EPA exemption application can be found on our Waste Fee Exemption application form.

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