Bellingen

Holiday-season congestion in Bellingen, New South Wales, has reignited a local debate about how the town's streets are designed. Motorists sit idling or stuck in traffic after long commutes, and critics argue the town centre has been reduced to a space cars simply pass through as fast as possible. Some residents are instead pushing for a '15-minute city' model, where daily needs sit within a short walk or ride, reducing dependence on cars.