The Northern Rivers continues to benefit from strong international traveller numbers, according to the latest International Visitor Survey data. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the latest results showed the Northern Rivers continued to be a major tourist hotspot for international travellers. “In the year to June 2018 we’ve seen 422,760 international visitors flock…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the Federal Government’s plan to invest in a fourth round of its Mobile Black Spot Programme to further improve coverage across our region. “This announcement is great news for those living, working and travelling through our community,” he said. “Since 2013, we have delivered improved…
Will 15-year-old Max Mulcahy be the next James Magnussen and will 12-year-old Cassandra Hill one day stand on the Olympic podium with the Matildas? And perhaps Georgia Brown, Maya McGrath and Alana Albertini will all represent Australia in hockey. Only time will tell, but Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan is making sure that 14…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said Government grants and assistance pouring into the North Coast to help our community recover from the March floods was now approaching $100 million. “These Federal and State Government grants and assistance are helping our community rebuild,” Mr Hogan said. “This assistance includes help for families whose houses were…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today presented 12 local teenagers with a Local Sporting Champion Award and a $500 cheque to help them on their way. “I’m very pleased to help these teenagers follow their dreams,” he said. “Those who are receiving awards have excelled themselves representing the Northern Rivers on the international, national…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan is encouraging community groups across the Northern Rivers and Coffs Coast to apply for more than $330,000 in funding through the Coalition Government’s Community Heritage and Icons Grants program. Grants of between $2,500 and $10,000 are available to support community engagement and awareness raising activities that promote places on…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan is encouraging regional artists and organisations to apply for the Festivals Australia program. The program provides around $1.2 million each year for high quality arts and cultural projects in regional and remote Australia that support community participation and audience engagement. “I encourage organisations in the Northern Rivers and Coffs…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said thousands of jobs will be created throughout the Northern Rivers and Coffs Coast thanks to $1 billion worth of major civil work packages which have gone to tender for the Woolgoolga to Ballina section of the Pacific Highway upgrade. “This is great news for our community,” Mr Hogan…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said more mobile black spots across the Northern Rivers will be fixed following the announcement of four new base stations under the second round of the Australian Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program. “I’m pleased to announce new coverage for Dunoon, Koonorigan, Mount Burrell and Nymboida and areas surrounding these…
Mental Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said a Mental Health Workshop to be held in Lismore next month will help identify the best way to roll-out services across the Northern Rives. “This workshop will identify what we can do together in the Northern Rivers to provide localised Mental Health Services based on evidence from…