Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said more international visitors are exploring the North Coast and spending more at local businesses. He said today’s International Visitor Survey data release reveals almost 354,000 overseas visitors are flocking to tourism attractions in our community in droves, spending $236 million in the year to March 2018. “More tourists…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan was joined by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester today to announce a grant of more than $18,000 for the Alstonville RSL sub-branch. “This funding of more than $18,000 will allow the Alstonville RSL Sub-Branch to upgrade the Elizabeth Ann Brown War Memorial Park, which is used for…
Minister Laundy and Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan are urging small and family businesses to be aware of two important reforms launched this week to help fix two major credit issues impacting the sector. Mr Hogan said a national campaign has been launched aimed at ensuring subcontractors in the building and construction industries…
Lismore City Council conducted a survey “about the date that Australia Day is held”. As the Federal MP, I did my own. The community has spoken, they want Australia Day to stay when it is. 73% of people who completed my survey want the day to remain on January 26. The result is definitive. I…
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 announced funding for the Maclean RSL sub-branch to display a gift from the Greek Consulate. “I am happy to announce this grant to install a sandstone block to display a plaque gifted by the Greek Consulate at the front of the cenotaph,” he said. The marble plaque was…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said today young people at risk of homelessness across our community would receive greater support through increased Government funding. He said the Government had provided more than to $1 million to Reconnect services for the homeless. “Reconnect provides support and assistance to young people who are homeless or at…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Northern Rivers is set to benefit from a $6 million expansion of Summerland House Farm, a business of House with No Steps, under the Government’s Building Better Regions Fund. “This will have major flow-on benefits across the community including more jobs for people with a disability through…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said today announced Government funding for a community project in Chatsworth-Iluka that would benefit local veterans and their families. He said the Chatsworth-Iluka RSL Sub-branch would receive more than $4000 to purchase a public address system to hold social events like Bingo and community sing-alongs. “The Chatsworth-Iluka RSL sub-branch…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today inspected the work at the clubhouse of the Lower Clarence Tennis Association which was completed thanks to the help of a Government grant of almost $12,000. “The club house hasn’t looked this good since it was last painted 30 years ago,” Mr Hogan said. “And the new solar…