Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $9,640 for Jabiru Geenbienga Wetlands Restoration under the Federal Government’s Communities Environment Program. Mr Hogan said this program is all about harnessing the passion of grassroots community organisations to deliver practical local projects that directly improve our local environment. “This will support the wetlands team…
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…
The southern gateway to Casino has an iconic new public space for visitors and the local community with the opening of the revitalised Casino Drill Hall precinct today. Set on the banks of the beautiful Richmond River, the $2.5 million Drill Hall site includes a new visitor information centre, a contemporary amphitheatre for community events,…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Richmond Valley is set to benefit from a $2 million investment in the historic Casino Drill Hall under the Government’s Building Better Regions Fund. “This is a fantastic outcome for our community, with the project receiving more than $800,000 from the Federal Government,” he said. “This funding…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today officially opened the Stage One upgrade of the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange in Casino, made possible by a Federal Government grant. “This is great news for jobs and the local economy,” he said. “If you are one of the 1200 people employed by the Meatworks, are a cattle…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a grant of almost $9000 to the Casino Golf Club to install Solar panels. “This is great news for the Casino Golf Club. It will allow them to reduce their power bills by an estimated $3000 a year which means the club can contribute more to the…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced Richmond Lodge will receive almost $2 million per year in ongoing funding for 30 new Residential Aged Care places in Casino. “The additional beds will mean more than 20 new permanent jobs,” Mr Hogan said. “This is great news for our ageing community and also great…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today congratulated the Casino Meatworks after it received a $175,000 grant from the Centre for Co-operative Excellence. “This is great news for workers at the Meatworks, which is Casino’s biggest employer, and the local business community. It’s also great news for our local beef and pork farmers,” he said.…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the announcement that a re-elected Coalition Government will deliver a $1 million boost to Casino Beef Week would ensure the future of the week-long festival for many years to come. “We all know that Casino is the Beef Capital of Australia and this funding will mean Beef Week…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced funding of almost $1.4 million for Headspace in Lismore and to expand its youth mental health services in Casino and Kyogle. “This is great news for our community. It is often difficult for young people in our smaller towns like Casino and Kyogle to access the services…