Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan today congratulated Southern Cross University for securing Government funding for 90 students to participate in the Government’s New Colombo Plan. The New Colombo Plan is a signature initiative of the Federal Government to lift…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said almost 1300 premises in the Northern Rivers and Clarence Valley are ready to join the superfast era with the NBN Co activating its fixed wireless network in the region, offering Internet speeds more…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan today said the need to raise awareness of the risks children face online has again been highlighted in the Australian Federal Police’s (AFP) latest ThinkUKnow report. “With this week being National Child Protection Week,…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today welcomed the release of the Exposure Draft of the Request for Proposal for the Australian Government’s new Transition to Work service for young job seekers. He said the Transition to Work service was…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan today welcomed the launch of a new Pay and Conditions Tool (PACT) designed for small businesses which combines pay, shift and leave calculators with an intuitive interface for mobile devices. He said this delivered…
Member for Page Kevin Hogan today encouraged women from the Clarence Valley and Northern Rivers who are interested in sport to apply for $400,000 worth of grants to support and develop women leaders in Australian sport. Mr Hogan said the…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has today welcomed the Australian Government’s support to preserve and promote Ballina’s maritime heritage. “$5500 has been provided to Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum to unveil the fabric and history of Florrie through the…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said councils in the Clarence Valley and Northern Rivers are set to benefit from funding under the Federal Government’s Financial Assistance Grant programme in 2015-16. The Federal Government is providing $2.3 billion to councils…
Member for Page Kevin Hogan today encouraged young carers up to 25 years of age to apply for funding under the 2016 Young Carer Bursary Programme. “The Government is delivering 333 bursaries for young carers, worth $3,000 each, to help…
THREE contractors have been shortlisted to submit a tender to design and construct the new bridge over the Clarence River, as part of the Woolgoolga to Ballina section of the Pacific Highway upgrade. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure…
SOFT soil work has started on two sections of the Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway upgrade. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss said the Australian Government had committed $5.64 billion toward the completion of…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan today attended the launch of the second stage of two Green Army projects at Tullera working to improve habitat for koalas. Mr Hogan said the Green Army is a great opportunity for young Australians…