Australian adults living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) will soon have more affordable access to a life-changing treatment option, thanks to its expanded listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said from…
Casino’s St Mary’s Catholic College are now one step closer to a much needed state-of-art Science Block. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today officially turned the sod on the new facility. “The old science C block dates…
Cricket on the North Coast has received a major boost with the opening of a new $100,000 training facility at Harwood Cricket Club. The new three-lane cricket net complex has provided the Harwood cricket community with the opportunity to…
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…
A new Employment Facilitator for the North Coast has begun his role in helping job seekers find work as part of the Australian Government’s $62.8 million Local Jobs Program. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said a new Employment Facilitator…
The first day of the new year brought with it new hope for Australians fighting one of the most common blood cancers, thanks to a critical new medicine listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).On 1st January 2021, Darzalex® (daratumumab)…
A significant lung cancer treatment option that costs approximately $88,000 a year will soon be available for as little as $6.60 per script, thanks to its expanded listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). From 1 January 2021, Australians living with…
I am very sad to hear of the passing of Doug Anthony today. I always felt I was in the presence of a legend when I was with Doug. He was always easy with a warm smile and…
Mobile phone towers on the North Coast will now be able to keep operating if the power goes out due to natural disasters. The Federal Government is funding mobile providers to extend the battery back up at 11 mobile…
Shows and field days cancelled due to COVID-19 are about to get a slice of $34 million Federal Government funding to ensure they can bounce back in 2021. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the first payments under…
Patients living with one of Australia’s most common forms of leukaemia are set to benefit from expanded access to a breakthrough medicine through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). From 1 December, access to Venclexta® (venetoclax) will be extended in…
Today, the Pacific Highway upgrade is taking an eight-kilometre leap forward with new northbound lanes due to open to traffic between Wells Crossing and Glenugie. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said this was…