The Page Electorate is set for a major boost with new funding announced for 41 projects across the Lismore, Kyogle, Richmond Valley and Clarence Valley Local Government Area’s (LGA). Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said this funding is designed to support councils deliver priority infrastructure projects. “$17.8 million will be used to support jobs…
Northern Co-operative Meat Company Ltd (NCMC) has received a significant boost to upgrade production facilities. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack today visited NCMC following the final approval of funding. “I secured $1.55 million in Federal Government funding to put towards the construction of a state-of-the-art retail…
St Mary’s Primary School recently trialled a new program to improve student’s focus and attention in the classroom. This involved students wearing headphones to eliminate outside noise and distractions. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $5,000 to roll this program out school-wide. “This is a very innovative program that had very…
Casino Netball Association want to make improvements to the courts to increase safety for players. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced funding that will allow them to purchase new equipment. “Netball is very popular in our region and it is great to be able to support our players,” Mr Hogan said.…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $9,640 for Jabiru Geenbienga Wetlands Restoration under the Federal Government’s Communities Environment Program. Mr Hogan said this program is all about harnessing the passion of grassroots community organisations to deliver practical local projects that directly improve our local environment. “This will support the wetlands team…
DROUGHT AND FIRE ASSISTANCE As our community continues to face challenges with both the drought and fires, I want to ensure everyone in is aware of the assistance that is available. You, or you may know of a neighbour or friend who could benefit from this information. Farmers and small businesses that have been hit by…
The southern gateway to Casino has an iconic new public space for visitors and the local community with the opening of the revitalised Casino Drill Hall precinct today. Set on the banks of the beautiful Richmond River, the $2.5 million Drill Hall site includes a new visitor information centre, a contemporary amphitheatre for community events,…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Richmond Valley is set to benefit from a $2 million investment in the historic Casino Drill Hall under the Government’s Building Better Regions Fund. “This is a fantastic outcome for our community, with the project receiving more than $800,000 from the Federal Government,” he said. “This funding…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today officially opened the Stage One upgrade of the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange in Casino, made possible by a Federal Government grant. “This is great news for jobs and the local economy,” he said. “If you are one of the 1200 people employed by the Meatworks, are a cattle…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a grant of almost $9000 to the Casino Golf Club to install Solar panels. “This is great news for the Casino Golf Club. It will allow them to reduce their power bills by an estimated $3000 a year which means the club can contribute more to the…