In response to the devastating bushfires the Federal Government has made an initial investment of $50 million, to support the immediate work to protect wildlife. Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said our wildlife need our help, food drops are happening into fire damaged areas now to promote the survival and recovery of endangered species. The…
DetailsBushfire-hit communities in the Richmond Valley, Kyogle, Lismore City and Ballina Shire Council areas will be able to rebuild vital infrastructure sooner with an initial and immediate $1 million grant to each council from the Coalition Government. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Council’s would be able to choose the best way to…
DetailsFederal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan has today called for tougher penalties for arsonists in the wake of recent bushfires across the country. Kevin Hogan said over 180 suspected arsonists have been charged in NSW and QLD over the past 12 months alone. Over 50% of the recent fires burning in NSW did not start…
Details“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…
DetailsThe Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway upgrade has reached another milestone with a second section of new four lane divided road opening yesterday. Federal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan said the new five kilometre section of road would deliver improved safety and reduced travel times between Glenugie and Ballina. “It’s great to see the final…
DetailsGreat to join the Lismore Tennis Club for their Christmas Party, and to officially open the Centres upgrade yesterday. The club came to me looking to update the 12 court facility which was in poor condition. I was able to secure a Community Sport Infrastructure grant for $200,000. The upgrades include repairing and resurfacing the…
DetailsThe new bridge at Harwood over the Clarence River has opened to traffic today, marking a major milestone on the Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway upgrade. Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis said the opening was an exciting time for the local community. “This bridge will be a game changer for the region as highway traffic…
DetailsToday Coles has been found to not have paid money that our Norco farmers were rightly owed. Around $5.25 million is owed to our Norco farmers. This follows an ACCC investigation into whether Coles fully passed on to Norco a 10 cents per litre price rise it charged consumers. This was for Coles branded fresh…
DetailsOur community has faced tough and emotional times over the past weeks with drought and fires. This good news story today is from Summerland Farm. They employ over 100 people in our community with a disability. They came to me last year with a proposal to upgrade their facility at Alstonville. This was to ensure…
DetailsAustralians suffering from melanoma and multiple sclerosis have new treatment options, with new and amended PBS listings. 🔸 Tafinlar® (dabrafenib) and Mekinist® (trametinib) will be extended to include subsidy for post-surgery treatment for patients who have Stages IIIB, IIIC and IIID melanoma. 🔸 Gilenya® (fingolimod) will be amended to include a new strength of this medicine for…
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