“Volunteer firefighters will receive financial support from the Federal Government for loss of income, where they have been called out for extended periods of service,” the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said. “Rural Fire Service Volunteers in NSW who are self-employed or work for small and medium businesses, and who have been called out…
The Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway upgrade has reached another milestone with a second section of new four lane divided road opening yesterday. Federal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan said the new five kilometre section of road would deliver improved safety and reduced travel times between Glenugie and Ballina. “It’s great to see the final…
DROUGHT AND FIRE ASSISTANCE As our community continues to face challenges with both the drought and fires, I want to ensure everyone in is aware of the assistance that is available. You, or you may know of a neighbour or friend who could benefit from this information. Farmers and small businesses that have been hit by…
Great to join the Lismore Tennis Club for their Christmas Party, and to officially open the Centres upgrade yesterday. The club came to me looking to update the 12 court facility which was in poor condition. I was able to secure a Community Sport Infrastructure grant for $200,000. The upgrades include repairing and resurfacing the…
The new bridge at Harwood over the Clarence River has opened to traffic today, marking a major milestone on the Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway upgrade. Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis said the opening was an exciting time for the local community. “This bridge will be a game changer for the region as highway traffic…
Today Coles has been found to not have paid money that our Norco farmers were rightly owed. Around $5.25 million is owed to our Norco farmers. This follows an ACCC investigation into whether Coles fully passed on to Norco a 10 cents per litre price rise it charged consumers. This was for Coles branded fresh…