Our 10,000 or so local small businesses, jobseekers, pensioners, motorists and our community in general are all winners from this budget. After 20 years of promises, this Government will complete the $5.6 billion duplication of the Pacific Highway between Ballina and Woolgoolga by 2020. The entire project is the largest infrastructure project in the Southern…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has spoken in Parliament today stating his continued opposition to CSG in our region. Mr Hogan told Parliament he came to the conclusion that CSG was inappropriate for Page after he visited Chinchilla in Queensland in January 2013 to spoke with community members about the impact of the industry…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a Federal Government grant of $6000 to help build a Men’s Shed at the Kyogle Showground. “Men are not encouraged to talk about their physical and mental health but a Men’s Shed gives them a space where they are comfortable to talk to other men about whatever…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Green Army is looking for enthusiastic 17-24 year olds in the Northern Rivers to join what will become the largest-ever team of young Australians supporting environmental action across the country. “Green Army projects are underway around the country and young people who want to gain valuable skills,…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said seniors will continue to have free access to computers and internet training to ensure they are not left behind in the digital age, thanks to a $1.3 million Federal Government investment. The Federal Government has invested $1.3 million to assist more than 97,000 older Australians continue building their…
IN an Australian first, Pacific Complete (Laing O’Rourke and Parsons Brinckerhoff) has been chosen as the preferred delivery partner for the 155 kilometre Ballina to Woolgoolga section of the Pacific Highway upgrade – the final stretch in the full duplication of the highway from Hexham to the Queensland border. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced almost $3 million in funding to fix seven dangerous black spots on local roads across the Northern Rivers, including Clarence Way and Woodenbong Road totalling almost $400,000. “This is great news for motorists in Kyogle,” Mr Hogan said. “This funding will improve safety on our local roads.”…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced almost $3 million in funding to fix seven dangerous black spots on local roads across the Northern Rivers, including three in Lismore totally almost $1.5 million. “This is great news for motorists in Lismore,” Mr Hogan said. “This funding will improve safety on our local roads and also…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced almost $3 million in funding to fix seven dangerous Black Spots on local roads across the Northern Rivers, including almost $900,000 to improve Teven Road. The funding will allow the installation of curve alignment markers, retro reflective pavement markers, advisory signs and anti-skid surface and improve superelevation.…
When Australia went to war in 1915, so did 160,000 ‘Waler’ horses. The horses quickly became legendary on the Turkish battlefield and are credited with saving the lives of many Australian servicemen. To mark the Anzac Centenary, the Federal Government has funded an $8000 project to create a tree-line commemorate avenue in Ballina to be…