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…
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 the latest stretch between Woolgoolga and Ballina to open to traffic before the country’s biggest…
The $500,000 redevelopment of the Kyogle Aquatic Centre is now officially open, creating a splash for the health and well-being of the local community. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the facelift has delivered a range of new and enhanced facilities that the entire local community can enjoy. “The redevelopment included installing…
Access to a life-saving and life-changing medicine will soon be expanded for Australian children and infants with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). From 1 December, subsidised access to the life-changing medicine Spinraza® (nusinersen) will be expanded on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). It will include children and infants genetically diagnosed with the most severe types…
Bungabbee Road at Bentley is an important access route for local farming families. Due to the extremely poor condition of the single-lane timber bridge, a load limit of 2 tonnes has been placed on the bridge. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced $300,000 to fix the bridge, with Lismore City Council and…
Yamba is one of the state’s premier tourist destinations, with over 1.4 million people visiting the Clarence Valley every year. It is important our community facilities are of a high standard and safe for everyone to use. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $180,000 to install a new walking path from William…
Yamba Sports Complex is an important community sporting facility. It plays host to our local teams, and allows us to attract other large scale events. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $722,000 to install a recycled water irrigation system for the sports fields. “This facility is important for our community and is…
One of the Clarence Valley’s largest timber companies, Big River Group has been successful in securing a $10 million ‘dollar-for-dollar’ bushfire industry recovery grant to assist in consolidating its operations and enhance its Grafton-based facility, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan and Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis have announced. Big River is well renowned with…
The ground was broken today on the $23.1m West Woolgoolga Sports Complex by Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan MP, State Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh MP and Coffs Harbour Mayor Councillor Denise Knight. This first stage involves connecting the water and sewer network to the site. Following a competitive tender process, local…
A Richmond Valley Council project to future proof an essential service in Rappville is a step closer thanks to a $3 million funding boost. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan and State Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis today announced funding for a new packaged sewage treatment plant. Residents currently have a series of…