Regional students and communities in Page will be among the winners from the Abbott Government’s higher education reforms introduced in this year’s Budget. “The Abbott Government’s higher education reforms will expand opportunities and choice in Page meaning more people in our region will be able to study,” the Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said.…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the news that has announced that only South Australia and Tasmania were yet to sign the 2014-15 National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness (NPAH) that provides up to $115 million in Federal funding for homelessness initiatives. Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews said on Tuesday the signatory states…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the historic Free Trade Agreement with Japan as a major win for the region’s agricultural producers. “Australia is the first major agricultural exporter to have secured a bilateral trade agreement with Japan,” he said. “This deal is not about catching up with the preferred treatment other countries…
Low-income earners in Lismore will benefit from 200 new affordable housing lots and three major infrastructure projects after the Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan convinced the Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews to approve a variation in the funding for the project. “As a result of the number of late changes to the project…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan today visited Catholic Care of the Aged to discuss the expansion of its services following a $1.38 million grant from the Federal Government’s Housing and Community Care (HACC) program. The additional funds will allow Catholic Care of the Aged to expand its services and area of operation to include…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan today joined his state colleague Thomas George in opening a state-of-the-art pathology unit at Lismore Base Hospital, as part of the hospital’s $80 million Stage 3A redevelopment. “This is another milestone in the development of Lismore Base Hospital,” Mr Hogan said. “Moving the existing pathology unit to a newly…
Will 17-year-old Isack Rodda be the next John Eels, and will 14-year-old Tayla Fawcett reach the netballing heights of Liz Ellis? They are among the 35 young people from across Page who were recognised by Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan with a Local Sporting Champions Award on Monday and Tuesday. “We don’t know how…
Click HERE to watch NBN report on the Child Aware Local Initiative Lismore will be one of the first two communities across Australia to trial the Federal Government’s new Child Aware Local Initiative, which will support local communities to implement local solutions and practical actions that contribute to keeping children safe and well. “I pushed…
FEDERAL Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced that the Australian Government will extend the eligibility for the National Police Service Medal. Mr Hogan said until now, police officers whose service concluded between 14 February 1975 and 30 October 2008 were ineligible for this distinguished medal. The National Police Service Medal recognises 15 years’ ethical…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a $3 million upgrade of the Emergency Department of Casino and District Memorial Hospital. The announcement comes just months after Mr Hogan confirmed that $4.5 million would be spent upgrading Ballina Hospital. “I committed a Coalition Government to $4.5 million for Ballina Hospital during the election campaign…