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…

Government delivers for Defence families

FEDERAL member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the launch of the Government’s National Australian Defence Force (ADF) Family Health Program. “Our defence personal and their families play a crucially important role not only in defending our nation but also in times of natural emergencies,” Mr Hogan said. “This program acknowledges the service and sacrifice…

Let's light the Lantern Parade's way home

NOW in its 20th year, the iconic and award-winning Lismore Lantern Parade is asking the community to help to secure its future and light its way home. Parade’s founder Jyllie Jackson said LightnUp, the community arts organisation that stages the annual Lantern Parade, was told last year that it had to leave its rented premise…

Business confidence soars in Page

BUSINESS confidence across the Northern Rivers has soared since the election of the Coalition Government, a Griffith University/Northern Star survey published yesterday (4/02/2014) has found. The quarterly poll conducted last month revealed 72% of respondents said the new Federal Government had given them more confidence about the future of their businesses, with many now planning…