Low-income earners in Lismore will benefit from 200 new affordable housing lots and three major infrastructure projects after the Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan convinced the Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews to approve a variation in the funding for the project. “As a result of the number of late changes to the project…
DetailsLismore man Joe Stratford is believed by many to have been the first Anzac to have charged on to the beach at what would later be called Anzac Cove on that fateful April 25 dawn in 1915. “Joe Stratford was the first of Australia’s troops ashore at Gallipoli. Lieutenant Jones was second and I was…
DetailsFederal member for Page Kevin Hogan today visited Catholic Care of the Aged to discuss the expansion of its services following a $1.38 million grant from the Federal Government’s Housing and Community Care (HACC) program. The additional funds will allow Catholic Care of the Aged to expand its services and area of operation to include…
DetailsFederal member for Page Kevin Hogan today joined his state colleague Thomas George in opening a state-of-the-art pathology unit at Lismore Base Hospital, as part of the hospital’s $80 million Stage 3A redevelopment. “This is another milestone in the development of Lismore Base Hospital,” Mr Hogan said. “Moving the existing pathology unit to a newly…
DetailsWill 17-year-old Isack Rodda be the next John Eels, and will 14-year-old Tayla Fawcett reach the netballing heights of Liz Ellis? They are among the 35 young people from across Page who were recognised by Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan with a Local Sporting Champions Award on Monday and Tuesday. “We don’t know how…
DetailsClick HERE to watch NBN report on the Child Aware Local Initiative Lismore will be one of the first two communities across Australia to trial the Federal Government’s new Child Aware Local Initiative, which will support local communities to implement local solutions and practical actions that contribute to keeping children safe and well. “I pushed…
DetailsFEDERAL Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced that the Australian Government will extend the eligibility for the National Police Service Medal. Mr Hogan said until now, police officers whose service concluded between 14 February 1975 and 30 October 2008 were ineligible for this distinguished medal. The National Police Service Medal recognises 15 years’ ethical…
DetailsFEDERAL member for Page Kevin Hogan said the future of two important services that keep young people on the North Coast from becoming homeless was now secured. “These services where under threat because their funding agreement was due to end on June 30 and nothing had been put in place for them in the previous…
DetailsCLARENCE VALLEY’S Sir Earle Page Library and Education Centre officially opened today, heralding new opportunities for local study, learning and events. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss said the new library would act as a community hub, study centre and book lending service. “The Australian Government has invested $8 million…
DetailsFederal member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a $3 million upgrade of the Emergency Department of Casino and District Memorial Hospital. The announcement comes just months after Mr Hogan confirmed that $4.5 million would be spent upgrading Ballina Hospital. “I committed a Coalition Government to $4.5 million for Ballina Hospital during the election campaign…
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