“Volunteer firefighters will receive financial support from the Federal Government for loss of income, where they have been called out for extended periods of service,” the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said. “Rural Fire Service Volunteers in NSW who are self-employed or work for small and medium businesses, and who have been called out…
DROUGHT AND FIRE ASSISTANCE As our community continues to face challenges with both the drought and fires, I want to ensure everyone in is aware of the assistance that is available. You, or you may know of a neighbour or friend who could benefit from this information. Farmers and small businesses that have been hit by…
Lismore’s new Regional Driver Education Facility will increase driver awareness of risks on the road and encourage better decision-making behind the wheel, the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said. Opening Stage 1 today, Mr Hogan said: “This project has been talked about since our community’s tragic loss of four young lives in a car…
The Government will provide cheaper medicines for members of our community who have diabetes, severe cystic acne, depression and lung cancer, the Federal Member for Page said. “We are listing four drugs on the PBS to help patients living with these debilitating and often life threatening conditions,” he said. The new listings are: • Pemetrexed,…
Woolgoolga RSL needed a new computer to produce its regular newsletter, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said. “The Woolgoolga RSL does a great job of supporting our veterans and keeping them informed,” Mr Hogan said. “That was proving difficult as it needed new computer equipment to produce its regular newsletter. “I was happy to…
The Government is investing more than $200 million to list four new breakthrough cancer treatments on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), saving patients up to a quarter of a million dollars a year, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said. Mr Hogan said patients with leukaemia, advanced kidney cancer, bladder cancer and liver cancer…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a grant for Maclean High School to commemorate the end of the First World War. “This $3000 grant will allow the school to erect a flagpole and install a plaque to create a Lone Pine Commemorative Garden at the school,” he said. “As Remembrance Day this year…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today hosted a Lismore School Leaders Morning Tea to acknowledge the important role they play in school life. “It was great to have more than 200 students and parents at the morning tea today,” he said. “These students play an important role in the life of their school community…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said local farmers, fishers, community and industry groups can apply for grants of between $5000 and $100,000 to assist them to protect and improve the condition of soil, vegetation and biodiversity and support agricultural systems to adapt to change. Mr Hogan called for applications from local farmers and community…