$35 MILLION IN LOCAL ROAD SAFETY FUNDING

Local road safety projects are rolling out across the North Coast in a $35 million blitz designed to reduce road trauma and save lives.   Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Australian and NSW Governments were working together…

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Big things to come in 2021

Australia is leading the world in fighting COVID-19 and our economy is one of the strongest globally. Speaking to many of our local businesses, they are starting to bounce back.   A recent Deloitte Access Economics report says, “you’d rather…

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$250 MILLION TO BOOST OUR BUSHFIRE RECOVERY

Businesses and communities in bushfire impacted regions will have access to a new fund for local infrastructure and initiatives that will drive economic recovery.   The $250 million Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, co-funded by the NSW and Federal governments,…

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Going for Growth

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the 2020-21 Federal Budget, which was presented to the Parliament tonight.   “Jobs – that is what this budget is about,” Mr Hogan said.   “It will help those who are out…

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PACIFIC HIGHWAY UPGRADE OPENS NEW SECTIONS

The Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway upgrade has hit another major milestone with 15 kilometres of dual carriageway opening Thursday between Mororo and Devils Pulpit.   Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said…

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REX Airlines returns to Grafton

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced Regional Express (REX) flights will resume into Clarence Valley Airport at Grafton.   “I am extremely pleased that they have reconsidered and are now reinstating this important service for our community,” Mr…

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Maclean Interchange opens to traffic

The Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway upgrade is continuing its streak of openings with the Maclean interchange to fully open to traffic tomorrow night.   Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said motorists right up and down the North Coast,…

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PAVING THE WAY TO A BETTER PACIFIC HIGHWAY

Concrete paving has begun on the Pacific Highway upgrade between Glenugie and Wells Crossing in north-eastern New South Wales, bringing the entire upgrade one step closer to completion. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael…

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New plan will boost Richmond Valley tourism

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today joined Richmond Valley Council Mayor Robert Mustow to announce $20,000 to develop a destination management plan for 2021-2025.    The plan will focus on renewed tourism planning as part of the rebuilding and renewal following…

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