Community Calendar 21st December, 2015
COMMUNITY CALENDAR 21ST DECEMBER 2015. Community Calendar will resume again early in the New Year.
Five major projects totalling $12.6 million delivered to the Northern Rivers
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced funding for five major projects in the Northern Rivers totalling more than $12.6 million under the Australian Government’s National Stronger Regions Fund. “Christmas has come early for our community,” he said. The projects are the redevelopment of the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange in Casino ($3.5 million); the…
Local solutions for local Ice problem
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the Government’s $300 million response to the National Ice Taskforce describing it as a comprehensive package that will reduce demand for Ice and reduce the harm it causes, while continuing efforts to disrupt supply. “Ice is playing havoc in many regional communities, including ours. The Government’s response…
Page voter questions the Minister on NDIS
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan yesterday asked a question on behalf of Andrew Playford of Ballina during Question Time about the roll-out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in Page. Mr Playford submitted the question after Mr Hogan opened up Question Time to residents of the Page electorate. “This is the second “constituency” question…
Hogan welcomes changes to foreign investment rules for agricultural land
Federal member for Page has welcomed the lowering of the threshold for foreign investment in agricultural land by the Senate this week to $15 million and the establishment of a register of foreign ownership of agricultural land. “This was a key election commitments and I am pleased the Government has implemented it,” Mr Hogan said.…
Local project receives Regional Arts Fund support in the Northern Rivers
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan today welcomed more than $64,000 for three arts and cultural projects across the Northern Rivers, through the Regional Arts Fund. “This is great news for our local arts community and the wider community,” he said. “This funding will provide an opportunity for Arts Northern Rivers, Norpa and RealArtWorks to…
New health services now available in Coraki and Evans Head
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the opening of the new GP clinic in Coraki and the provision of other allied health services in the mid-Richmond as well as in Evans Head. “I have been working with these communities and the North Coast Primary Health Network (NCPHN) to provide these health services and…
Still time to apply for sustainable agriculture small grants: Hogan
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said farmers and fishers have another fortnight to apply for a share of $2.2 million in small grants to increase industry capacity and support the adoption of productive management practices. He said the small grants of between $5500 and $55,000 would contribute to the overall resilience, competitiveness and productivity…
Kidman sale not in our national interest
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the Government’s decision not to approve the sale of S. Kidman and Co to foreign investors, citing national interests. “I congratulate the Treasurer for making this decision which would clearly not have been in our national interests if the sale went ahead,” he said. Kidman is Australia’s…
Boost to Northern Rivers with Local Government grants
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced grants worth $3.5 million for Northern Rivers’ councils under the Federal Government’s Financial Assistance Grant Programme. “This is the second quarterly payment with Northern Rivers’ councils receiving a total of $14.2 million this financial year,” he said. “The Federal Government is committed to supporting local communities to…