Regional Express (Rex) has announced it will restart regional services in Grafton, Lismore and Ballina. This is due to the Regional Airline Network Support (RANS) program, funded by the Federal Government. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the program provides assistance to maintain a minimal weekly schedule to regional areas. “Rex was…
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Envite Environment has been working with schools on important local environmental projects. They improve the health of the Wilsons River through removing weeds and planting local natives. Educators have been holding school based workshops about the importance of this work. Landcare groups have also been hosting training days to allow people to gain practical…
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Dougherty Villa wanted to build a new 20-bed extension to deliver secure residential aged care. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan obtained $1.35 million in extra funding per year to enable this project to go ahead. Mr Hogan said it was great to attend the official opening of the ‘Waratah Wing’. “This brings…
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Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School would like to install new outdoor play and learning spaces for students. These new spaces would include a snakes and ladders game, a twister game, sensory prints and handball squares. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said these new spaces would replace those that have been…
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Friends of the Koala have been working with landowners to ensure our koala population have a safe place to live. There is a section of land at Monaltrie/Wyrallah that has an abundance of koalas, but not enough food trees. This has resulted in koalas spending more time on the ground and crossing roads, bringing…
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East Lismore Tennis Club wanted to upgrade the existing lights at their courts to LED. Currently the lighting is patchy and is difficult for players to see. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the old flood lights caused issues for neighbours, who had lights shining into their yards and houses. “High participation…
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Alstonville High School would like to construct a mountain bike track on the school grounds. The new track would enable students to participate in regular physical activity and develop their skills. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said this funding would allow mountain biking to be included in the school curriculum. “The…
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The Federal Government is providing youth in the Clarence Valley access to scholarships worth up to $5,000 per year. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said this new program will provide around 400 scholarships to young people. The Clarence Valley is one of only ten regions that have been offered this opportunity. “I…
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The Woolgoolga Lake is a family friendly picnic area that is used by many in our community. There have been concerns for a few years about the state and management of the lake. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $20,000 to revegetate the banks of the lake with native plants and environmental stabilisation…
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South Grafton Public School is a leading school in information technology (IT). It is recognised for its outstanding student programs. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan was today at South Grafton Public School to view two Promethean ActivPanel interactive digital screens. These were purchased with funds received from the Federal Government. Mr Hogan said these…
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