If Lennox Head doesn’t want it the proposed Olympic Ski Jump, let’s build it in Lismore so we can keep it in the region. The facility will attract athletes from around the world to train and bring new visitors and commerce to Lismore. It will require a large purpose built pool that aerates the…
DetailsVolunteers who give their time freely play an important role in our community It was great to announce grants to help volunteers at Casino and District Family History Group ($4530), Coraki Community Radio ($4500), Richmond Valley Council ($2525), Evans Head-Casino Surf Lifesaving Club ($1987), the Pacific Coast Railway Society ($5000), Mid-Richmond Neighbourhood Centre ($5000), Casino…
DetailsI helped turn the first sod on Stage 1 of the Southern Cross LADS’ Driver Education Facility near Lismore last week. This project has been talked about since the tragic loss of four young lives in a car crash at Broken Head Road in 2006. The Federal Government contributed $250,000 to kick start the project, with…
DetailsIt was good to see record spending on infrastructure, health and education in the Federal Budget. The almost doubling of money for programs like the Building Better Regions is great news for our community. This program is funding job-creating projects like the upgrade of Oakes Oval and the new Lismore Regional Art Gallery. I am…
DetailsI recently awarded 17 teenagers with Young Sporting Champion Awards and a $500 cheque to help cover the cost of them representing our community at state and federal level in their chosen sport. Congratulations to Ethan Elliott, Matilda Elliott, Ethan Hooker, Brooke Hofmeyer, Matilda Narvo, Jacob Ponton, Madeline Mitchell, Eloise Davis, Matthew Hallmann, Taidgh Williams-Kolas,…
DetailsI recently awarded three teenagers with Young Sporting Champion Awards and a $500 cheque to help cover the cost of them representing our community at state and federal level of their chosen sport. Congratulations to Travis Gardner-O’Connor from Grafton West (Dragon Boat Racing), Samira Lawson from Grafton (Hockey) and Alyssa Luland from Gulmarrad (Cricket). …
DetailsWe are fast-tracking the $3 million upgrade of Oakes Oval to help with Lismore’s rebuild. This is great news our local businesses, jobs and our economy. The upgrade is a big-ticket redevelopment project, involving an extension of the grandstand roof cover, expanding the on-field playing area to boost spectator capacity and make it suitable for…
DetailsChanges to 457 Visas are good news for locals looking for work. These changes are all about making sure there are Australian jobs for Australians. Foreign workers add value to our nation and our local community, but that can’t come at the expense of Australian workers. The changes will better target genuine skills shortages in…
DetailsShane Henwood together with Shane Sutherland helped in a surf rescue at Pippi Beach recently. I acknowledged them both in Parliament and referred to them as body boarders. Given the severity of the issue, I had Hansard officially changed to say they were surfers. I presented Shane with an official copy of Hansard when I caught…
DetailsIt is great to receive Category C Disaster Relief Funding from the Federal Government. This means much more financial help to get our local businesses and community back on its feet. Businesses and not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to $15,000. It is available for businesses in Lismore CBD, North Lismore, South…
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