Casino High School fire up the Combi Oven

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan announced $17,371 for Casino High School last year. They needed a commercial 10 tray Combi Oven for the canteen, which has now been purchased and is in operation.   “Many students were not having an adequate breakfast or nutritious food during the day, which leads to poor attention in class,” Mr Hogan said.   “Great to…

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Rebuilding Rappville

Rappville was devastated by the Black Summer bushfires. More than 50 homes were destroyed, lives were lost, and livelihoods were shattered. It is an incredibly resilient community.   Richmond Valley Council received over $1.4 million in Federal Government grants to assist with bushfire recovery. Council allocated $500,000 of this to rebuild Rappville Community Hall. BizRebuild,…

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Casino Swimming Pool upgrade underway

The upgrade of Casino Memorial Swimming Pool is now underway. Stage one is worth $6.68 million and will ensure the future of this very important community asset.   Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the upgrade was a vitally important project for our community.   “This work includes the construction of a new eight-lane,…

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Breakthrough PBS listings to benefit thousands of Australians

Thousands of Australians living with schizophrenia, liver disease, lymphoma and anaphylaxis now have access to new treatments through new and amended listings on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).   Australians with schizophrenia now have access to the antipsychotic Reagila® (cariprazine). It is expected that over 39,500 Australians will benefit from this new treatment option. Without…

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Landcare funding to boost bushfire recovery

The Black Summer Bushfires caused devastation through large areas of our natural environment, destroying flora and fauna and habitats for threatened species.   Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced over $1 million for various Landcare projects across our community.   “These new projects will build on the broad range of recovery activities already…

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