Clarence Environment Centre has been working to protect old growth forestry at Hayards Crossing. They are removing infestations of high priority weeds and restoring riverbanks. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said they want to continue this work and remove more weeds. “It was great to announce almost $20,000 to support this important project,” Mr Hogan said. “Through this funding, they can continue to reduce the impact of…
Nana Glen was devastated by the recent bushfires. Many homes were destroyed, and livelihoods were shattered. It is an incredibly resilient community. Coffs Harbour City Council received over $1.3 million in Federal Government grants to assist with bushfire recovery. Council has used this to upgrade important community assets. Federal Member for Page Kevin…
Envite Environment has been working with schools on important local environmental projects. They improve the health of the Wilsons River through removing weeds and planting local natives. Educators have been holding school based workshops about the importance of this work. Landcare groups have also been hosting training days to allow people to gain practical…
Friends of the Koala have been working with landowners to ensure our koala population have a safe place to live. There is a section of land at Monaltrie/Wyrallah that has an abundance of koalas, but not enough food trees. This has resulted in koalas spending more time on the ground and crossing roads, bringing…
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…
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…
I moved to the Cross Bench as a National MP in August 2018, due to leadership instability. At the time I said I would review the decision after the next election. After discussions with the leadership team I have informed them I am returning to the Government Benches. There are two reasons for this. Firstly,…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Green Army is looking for enthusiastic 17-24 year olds in the Northern Rivers to join what will become the largest-ever team of young Australians supporting environmental action across the country. “Green Army projects are underway around the country and young people who want to gain valuable skills,…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan is calling on local community groups, networks and individuals who participate in community Landcare and Coastcare activities to nominate a Landcare project or “local hero” for the 2015 State and Territory Landcare Awards, which opened this week. He said the National Landcare Awards were an important mechanism to promote…
In an editorial this week, the editor of the Northern Star said I needed to “chalk up some wins”. I would like to share a list of just some of the wins I have had for our community in my first 15 months. The paper’s editorial also mentioned the difficulties of first-time backbenchers getting their…