During the recent bushfires, Clarence Valley Regional Airport was crucial for firefighting aircraft. It needs an upgrade to allow more emergency aircrafts to land at the facility. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan recently joined Clarence Valley Council Mayor Jim Simmons to officially announce $300,000 to improve the apron and build its capacity. …
Regional Express (Rex) has announced it will restart regional services in Grafton, Lismore and Ballina. This is due to the Regional Airline Network Support (RANS) program, funded by the Federal Government. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the program provides assistance to maintain a minimal weekly schedule to regional areas. “Rex was…
Dougherty Villa wanted to build a new 20-bed extension to deliver secure residential aged care. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan obtained $1.35 million in extra funding per year to enable this project to go ahead. Mr Hogan said it was great to attend the official opening of the ‘Waratah Wing’. “This brings…
The Federal Government is providing youth in the Clarence Valley access to scholarships worth up to $5,000 per year. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said this new program will provide around 400 scholarships to young people. The Clarence Valley is one of only ten regions that have been offered this opportunity. “I…
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…
Work is underway to bring the Lower Clarence ‘Magpies’ new home ground up to local NRL standards. Local Federal, State and Council leaders today inspected construction on the site. The works are being funded through a $500,000 Australian Government grant, a $355,000 NSW Government grant and $505,502 from Clarence Valley Council. Federal Member for Page…
Disaster assistance is now available for the Clarence Valley and Tenterfield Local Government Areas that have been affected by the recent bushfires, the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said. “My thoughts are with the families and businesses who’ve come under threat, some of whom have lost properties too,” he said. “It’s a devastating experience, and…
The Riverside at Grafton will undergo a major revitalisation that will make it a tourism hub, Federal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan said. “The Government has promised $6.5 million to upgrade Grafton’s Riverside Precinct,” Mr Hogan said. “The main focus area will be the 3 kilometre stretch of waterfront extending from Queen Street in the…
Will 14-year-olds Jamie Plunkett and Toby Campbell be the next Alicia Coutts and James Magnussen and will 16-year-old Hanna Tait and 15-year-old Krystal McMahon be the next Sally Pearson or Cathy Freeman? Could 16-year olds Jake Lambeth and Tyler Gaddes play for the Australian Men’s Hockey Team, the Kookaburras? And perhaps 14-year-old Harriett Irving could…
The Federal Government’s funding of a Regional Study Hub in the Clarence Valley is a major win for students and the local community, Member for Page, Kevin Hogan said. Mr Hogan said the Government was providing $880,000 to support Country Universities Centre, Clarence Valley establish a community-owned Regional Study Hub. This is on top of…