Lismore Friendship Festival is a celebration of Italian culture in our community. It is an annual event held in Spinks Park. Many people volunteer their time to ensure this event can run smoothly. The Festival needs to train these volunteers in first aid and provide them with certain qualifications. Federal Member for Page…
Could 12-year old Lincoln Chambers one day win Olympic Gold for athletics? Perhaps 13-year old Ruby Dykstra will represent Australia in an international Pony Club competition? Will 15-year old Jemimah Andrews one day play for the Australian Diamonds Netball Team? Only time will tell, but Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan is…
Volunteers are central to so many local organisations and provide important services in our community. It is important to support the efforts of these organisations and the individuals that allow them to function. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced funding for two groups to allow them to continue and grow their operations.…
Could 12-year old Maison Simmons be the next Ricky Ponting when it comes to cricket? Perhaps 17-year old Koorie-Rose Reilly and 13-year old William Tait could win Olympic Gold in athletics, whilst 16-year old Harriett Irving wins the Olympic triathlon? Will 14-year old Jack Leeson and 16-year old Toby Campbell be the next…
Richmond Valley Council received a $1 million Federal Government grant to assist with drought relief. Council used this to support important community infrastructure. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today joined Mayor Robert Mustow to officially announce the projects. Mr Hogan said the funds were provided to Council to assist with local-led recovery efforts. “The drought devastated our community and it is important we recover together.” He said. “I would like to congratulate Richmond Valley Council on the way they…
Synchronicity Farms’ developed a new facility in Coffs Harbour, it is a Raw Food Hub. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan secured a $200,000 Federal Government grant a few years back to assist with their growth Mr Hogan said the business allows you to buy fresh produce, from the farm to your door. “Josh and his team…
Changes to 457 Visas are good news for locals looking for work. These changes are all about making sure there are Australian jobs for Australians. Foreign workers add value to our nation and our local community, but that can’t come at the expense of Australian workers. The changes will better target genuine skills shortages in…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said primary producers affected by the Lismore flood can now apply for grants of up to $10,000. “Many farms were affected by the flood, with lots of fencing and machinery damaged or destroyed,” he said. The recovery grants are under the Category C Flood assistance that has already been…
It is great to receive Category C Disaster Relief Funding from the Federal Government. This means much more financial help to get our local businesses and community back on its feet. Businesses and not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to $15,000. It is available for businesses in Lismore CBD, North Lismore, South…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Grafton Men’s Shed will receive $4000 from the Turnbull Government to continue to promote and support men’s health and wellbeing in the Clarence Valley. Announcing the grant today, Mr Hogan said the Men’s Shed Programme is providing benefits for the community at large. “The community is benefiting…