Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan and State Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh have welcomed the appointment of Lahey Constructions as the principal contractor for the Wiigulga Sports Complex. It was recently announced that the official name of the new facility would be the ‘Wiigulga Sports Complex’, recognising the Gumbaynggirr and Garby communities.…
Clarence Pastoral & Agricultural Society Ltd (Grafton Show) is vitally important event for the Clarence Valley. It has been running since 1867 and is a time for our whole community to come together. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today joined Grafton Show President Rex Green following the announcement of funding to assist the…
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is ranked nationally in the top 10 regional airports. It is important to continue to upgrade and improve the facility, for the benefit of our region. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $2.3 million to improve security measures, including body scanners. “This will allow them to deliver…
Riverview Park in South Lismore is used by schools and community groups all year round, hosting sporting carnivals and events. It is an important community asset. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan secured a $60,000 Federal Government grant to construct a covered area with concrete flooring. “This is great news for community groups…
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 back to the late 1960’s and doesn’t meet the current needs of students or teachers,”…
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 access safe and secure cricket practice facilities and train together as a club. State…
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) was listed for the first time in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone, as a second-line…
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 non-small cell lung cancer who have not had prior therapy will benefit from the listing…
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 phone towers in our community, to provide a minimum of 12 hours of back-up power. Federal…
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 the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program will roll out before Christmas. “Two…