Maclean Interchange opens to traffic

The Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway upgrade is continuing its streak of openings with the Maclean interchange to fully open to traffic tomorrow night.   Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said motorists right up and down the North Coast, as well as the local community, would be excited to use the new interchange, which…

Dunoon Men’s Shed upgrade completed

Dunoon Men’s Shed needed to extend the shed to give the members more room to build their projects. They also wanted new tools and protective equipment for the workshop.   Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan announced funding to extend the shed and purchase new equipment, and today inspected the finished project.   “I secured…

Inclusive new playground open for Clunes students

Clunes Public School needed a new play area for students that is sheltered and can be accessed by students in wheelchairs.   Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan secured $15,000 to put towards the project and today joined students to officially open the playground.   “This is a fantastic new facility that will be used by the whole community,” Mr Hogan said.   “The area now has wheelchair access, soft fall rubber…

New workshops to boost farm resilience

North Coast Local Land Services in partnership with Women on the Land would like to hold new workshops in our community. They would focus on assisting rural women with farm management.   Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $21,700 for these programs to be run across our community.   “These workshops will specifically…

Work begins on new Performance Centre

Clarence Valley Anglican School students are now one step closer to a much needed upgrade to their Performing Arts Centre.   Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today officially turned the sod on the new facility.   “The current facilities do not provide the best opportunities for students to excel in their music subjects,” Mr…

Supporting our Volunteers

Richmond Valley Volunteer Health Transport are a group of volunteers who assist patients travelling between medical appointments.   They are often supporting people who are experiencing mental health issues and are sometimes in crisis.   Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $5,000 for the volunteers to undertake mental health first aid training.  …