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6th Apr 2021 10:00 AM | Updated: 12:44 PM A number of roads have been closed by Northern Rivers councils after recent rain and due to other reasons. The current list by MyRoadInfo includes:   Byron Shire Council: "Council is not aware of any other roads that are closed," she added.  "As always - people should drive to the conditions and be aware that because the catchment is so wet, water rises quickly and can cause flash flooding in some areas. "   Closed 1. Norton Street, Ballina (betw...

Premium Content Grants for $70,000 will support upgrades for two Northern Rivers community halls. Wardell and Pimlico Halls need to make improvements to their facilities to make them safer and compliant with building standards. Page MP Kevin Hogan highlighted the importance of the upgrades. “This funding will allow for various repairs and improvements at Pimlico Hall, including new handrails on the ramps, upgraded door, interior and exterior repainting, and accessible parking and pathways,” Mr Hogan said. Page MP Kevin Hogan with Ballina Shire mayor David Wright and members of the commun...

The impressive new glasshouse at the botanic garden in Coffs Harbour should be complete by the end of July this year. It was a difficult decision having to demolish the old one in 2018 but it was way past its use-by date - held together by paint by all accounts. It's been a labour of love for volunteers and staff at the local botanic garden (its official title is the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden). The steel and glass design of the building will reflect its surrounding landscape. Lindy Hills was the president of the Friends of the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden for many years...

Maitland City Council Maitland City Council has been allocated $2.8 million as part of Phase 2 of the Australian Government’s Local Roads & Community Infrastructure Program to undertake five local priority projects confirmed to be delivered before the end of 2021. Maitland City Council has been allocated $2.8 million as part of Phase 2 of the Australian Government’s Local Roads & Community Infrastructure Program to undertake five local priority projects confirmed to be delivered before the end of 2021. The five projects include a wide range of additions to further develop Bolwarra Lookout...

Further works in Hamley Bridge and Balaklava’s main street developments have been given the green light after Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) committed an extra $500,000 grant funding to the project. The Main Street Upgrade project, supported by the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Program, now covers street spraying in Balaklava for Howe Street and Edith Terrace and kerb upgrades in George Street. In Hamley Bridge, Light Street will receive major renewal works to the road surface and a footpath upgrade, as well as footpath upgrades to Annie Street. The additional works will b...