Ballina, Lismore, Kyogle and Richmond Valley shires are set to benefit from seven weed biosecurity projects, which the NSW government says will support the protection of native vegetation and the enhancement of wildlife habitats at key environmental sites.

Jack Evans Boat Harbour foreshore is set to be upgraded, Local NSW Tweed MP, Geoff Provest says.

The recent transfer of a lease of a Tweed crown reserve used for years as public recreation to the owners of the adjoining Gold Coast Airport has sparked fears it will be used to make wayfor a runway extension into NSW to accommodate international air traffic.

Brunswick Heads residents expressed their anger, disappointment and frustration on Wednesday at the state-appointed manager behind controversial plans to upgrade the town's three public caravan parks and four Crown coastal reserves.

Significant grant money that rolled out from the state government last week has yet again largely excluded Byron Shire. But minister for the north coast and local resident Don Page is blaming a lack of applications from the shire.