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Greens urged to back pathway to end native forest logging

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New police recruits welcomed

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Landslip repair works along Hinterland Way, Newrybar will be carried out  from today, Tuesday, 17 June, 2025.

The works will take place between 7am and 5pm and are expected to continue until Friday 20 June (weather and site conditions permitting)

Traffic control will be in place at the landslip site, approximately 500m south of the Old Pacific Highway intersection. The road may be reduced to one lane (southbound) if necessary, depending on progress.

The speed limit will be reduced to 40km/h through the work zone. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time or consider using an alternative route during this time.

‘We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding during this essential maintenance,’ said Ballina Shire Council.

For road status updates visit livetraffic.com



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Ballina Council makes decision on Ross Lane

With the absence of all four of its progressive councillors for various reasons, Ballina Council pushed ahead with its agenda at yesterday's monthly meeting, including a decision which is likely to close Ross Lane for months while the road is upgraded.

Mullumbimby puts new governance models first, and now wants to build it

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Appeal to locate man missing from Broadwater

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