New McGrath Foundation breast cancer nurse

A MCGRATH Foundation Breast Cancer Nurse will be based at Lismore Community Health Centre under an expansion of the McGrath Foundation program funded by the Federal Government. Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the breast care nurse would take up the position in the first half of 2014. Mr Hogan said the nurse would support…

Grafton airport takes off, grants announced

FEDERAL member for Page Kevin Hogan along with the Federal member for Cowper Luke Hartsuyker today confirmed they have successfully lobbied the Australian Government to fund the $1.06 million upgrade of the Grafton airport. The airport funding was an uncontracted project under Round Four of the Regional Development Fund, which Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss…

Kevin presents Art grants

FEDERAL member for Page Kevin Hogan is pleased to announce a $18,550 grant to NORPA (Northern Rivers Performing Arts) to employ and mentor a Trainee Indigenous Associate Producer, as well as $20,000 for the Kyogle-based RealArtWorks Inc for its ‘Nothing is Useless’ project. “This funding will ensure a continued and vibrant arts program in the…

Kevin marks White Ribbon Day

FEDERAL member for Page Kevin Hogan today joined Clarence Valley Council mayor Richie Williamson, local police and community organisations at the Clarence Valley Council to mark White Ribbon Day and help end violence against woman. “This is a cause I hold dear to my heart,” Mr Hogan said.  “Violence against women is a serious problem…