Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan presented ten Young Sporting Championship Awards to some of the Northern Rivers’ most promising sporting stars of the future at a special morning tea held in their honour. At a Local Sporting Champions morning tea he presented ten local teenagers with a $500 cheque to help them on their…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today presented a record number of Young Sporting Championship Awards to some of the Clarence Valley’s most promising sporting stars of the future at a special morning tea held in their honour. Will Grafton teenagers Samuel Young, Hugh Cameron and Elliott Speed vie to challenge Jamie Dwyer as the…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $8,700 grant for Surf Life Saving’s Far North Coast Branch to purchase a much needed Surf Rescue Jet ski. “With the beach playing such an important role in our community this is great news.” Kevin Hogan said. “The new Jetski will make the beach safer for everyone…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today toured the Science Faculties of Southern Cross University with Assistant Minister for Science Karen Andrews. “Southern Cross University has a great role to play in promoting the sciences within our community,” Kevin Hogan said. “So far, this Government has invested almost $7 million into research projects at Southern…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced funding to upgrade the Lower Clarence Arts and Crafts Association’s Tea Room. “The Tea Room provides an important meeting place for our local community.” Kevin Hogan said. “The Association uses this room for many community programs. Activities like art workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and meetings can now be…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced ongoing funding for new aged care places in the Clarence. The Whiddon Group Grafton will receive an extra 12 Residential Aged Care places. This is on top of the 36 Kevin announced last year. The new combined 48 places will lead to more than 60 new local…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today attended a major milestone in the 155km Woolgoolga to Ballina upgrade of the Pacific Highway. 50 tonne girders were lifted into place on the twin Halfway Creek Bridge. “Construction is moving ahead quickly,” he said. “The new 70m long bridge at Halfway Creek is yet another milestone and…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today said the Maclean Golf Club will receive almost $15,000 to install Disabled Access for the Club House. “Providing Disabled Access to the Club House is important to our community.” he said. The grant is under the first round of the Stronger Communities Program. Under the programme, community organisation…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today attended the launch of the Northern Rivers Horses Helping Humans “FLICKA” Program. “I acknowledge Bruce Lee and Kylie Kelly for bringing this program to our region.’ Kevin Hogan said. The “FLICKA” program is an equine assisted program that delivers communication coaching. This is achieved by teaching people about…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed today’s agreement by the states and territories to sweeping reforms to country of origin food labelling which will give consumers clearer and more meaningful information about the products they buy. Today’s agreement comes after decades of frustration on the part of consumers that country of origin information…