The families of four children who were tragically killed by a drunk and drugged driver have launched an annual forgiveness day. Siblings Antony, Angelina and Sienna Abdallah and their cousin Veronique Sakr were killed in February last year when an out-of-control ute mounted the footpath. The two families have taken the extraordinary step…
Casino’s St Mary’s Catholic College are now one step closer to a much needed state-of-art Science Block. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today officially turned the sod on the new facility. “The old science C block dates back to the late 1960’s and doesn’t meet the current needs of students or teachers,”…
Cricket on the North Coast has received a major boost with the opening of a new $100,000 training facility at Harwood Cricket Club. The new three-lane cricket net complex has provided the Harwood cricket community with the opportunity to access safe and secure cricket practice facilities and train together as a club. State…
Australia is leading the world in fighting COVID-19 and our economy is one of the strongest globally. Speaking to many of our local businesses, they are starting to bounce back. A recent Deloitte Access Economics report says, “you’d rather be here (Australia) than almost anywhere else” in the world. It continues by saying our…
A new Employment Facilitator for the North Coast has begun his role in helping job seekers find work as part of the Australian Government’s $62.8 million Local Jobs Program. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said a new Employment Facilitator will help support the region’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The North Coast Employment Facilitator,…
The first day of the new year brought with it new hope for Australians fighting one of the most common blood cancers, thanks to a critical new medicine listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).On 1st January 2021, Darzalex® (daratumumab) was listed for the first time in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone, as a second-line…
A significant lung cancer treatment option that costs approximately $88,000 a year will soon be available for as little as $6.60 per script, thanks to its expanded listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). From 1 January 2021, Australians living with non-small cell lung cancer who have not had prior therapy will benefit from the listing…
I am very sad to hear of the passing of Doug Anthony today. I always felt I was in the presence of a legend when I was with Doug. He was always easy with a warm smile and interest in how you were going. The Nationals are 100 years old this year…
Mobile phone towers on the North Coast will now be able to keep operating if the power goes out due to natural disasters. The Federal Government is funding mobile providers to extend the battery back up at 11 mobile phone towers in our community, to provide a minimum of 12 hours of back-up power. Federal…
Shows and field days cancelled due to COVID-19 are about to get a slice of $34 million Federal Government funding to ensure they can bounce back in 2021. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the first payments under the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program will roll out before Christmas. “Two…