Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Federal Government will introduce more generous means testing arrangements for youth payments from 1 January 2016 to give families in the Northern Rivers and Clarence Valley better opportunities to support their children from school to further study. “The Coalition Government will remove the Family Asset Test and…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Federal Government’s efforts to speed up the NBN rollout are paying off for residents in Homeleigh and surrounds as work begins to connect hundreds of premises to the National Broadband Network. Fixed wireless construction has just begun to connect 207 residents in Homeleigh. It is expected that…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a Federal Government grant of $6000 to help build a Men’s Shed at the Kyogle Showground. “Men are not encouraged to talk about their physical and mental health but a Men’s Shed gives them a space where they are comfortable to talk to other men about whatever…
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 said seniors will continue to have free access to computers and internet training to ensure they are not left behind in the digital age, thanks to a $1.3 million Federal Government investment. The Federal Government has invested $1.3 million to assist more than 97,000 older Australians continue building their…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced almost $3 million in funding to fix seven dangerous black spots on local roads across the Northern Rivers, including three in Lismore totally almost $1.5 million. “This is great news for motorists in Lismore,” Mr Hogan said. “This funding will improve safety on our local roads and also…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced almost $3 million in funding to fix seven dangerous Black Spots on local roads across the Northern Rivers, including almost $900,000 to improve Teven Road. The funding will allow the installation of curve alignment markers, retro reflective pavement markers, advisory signs and anti-skid surface and improve superelevation.…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan is calling on the local community to have their say as part of the nation’s largest conversation about the best ways to prevent, treat and cure diabetes. He said the opening of a national consultation process would help guide the Federal Government’s development of a National Diabetes Strategy –…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Government’s efforts to speed up the NBN rollout are paying off for residents and businesses in the Clarence Valley as work begins to connect hundreds of premises to the National Broadband Network. Fixed wireless construction has just begun to connect 886 premises in parts of Lawrence, Seelands…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said he and the Federal Government were working with small businesses in the Northern Rivers to create jobs and drive the local economy. He made the comments at a Small Business Lunch at Ballina today where the Minister for Small Business Bruce Billson was the guest of honour. “There…