Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan is encouraging our community to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1967 referendum and the 25th anniversary of the Mabo High Court decision as part of National Reconciliation Week activities. Mr Hogan today announced $5000 grants for Lismore City Council, Richmond Valley Council and Kyogle Shire Council to support…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Grafton Men’s Shed will receive $3,000 from to continue to promote and support men’s health and wellbeing in the Clarence Valley. “The $3,000 grant will be used to purchase tools, equipment and fund community projects and training,” Mr Hogan said. Announcing the grant, Mr Hogan said the…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said more than 500 local volunteers will benefit from grants totalling more than $68,000 for 18 community organisations across the Clarence Valley. “I would like to thank all our volunteers who freely give their time,” he said. “Volunteers play a critical role in shaping our community and making…
It was good to see record spending on infrastructure, health and education in the Federal Budget. The almost doubling of money for programs like the Building Better Regions is great news for our community. This program is funding job-creating projects like the upgrade of Oakes Oval and the new Lismore Regional Art Gallery. I am…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today helped to officially open the new Tabulam Skate Park. “This is a great day for young people in Tabulam who had identified this project as a priority for them,” he said. “Not only did young people lead the campaign to get this Skate Park, they also played a…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said Bonalbo & District Community Hall will benefit from Government funding for a new solar electricity system under the Solar Communities Program. He said the hall has received more than $10,000 to install rooftop photovoltaic panels which would help to lower electricity costs and reduce carbon emissions. “The Bonalbo…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today switched on a new base station in Bonalbo, part of the Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program. “This new mobile base station in Bonalbo will bring a much-needed boost to mobile coverage in the area, providing benefits to emergency service operators, businesses, and residents,” Mr Hogan said. “Communities that…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today officially opened the new concrete McKees Bridge on Duck Creek Road in Old Bonalbo. “This is great news for farmers and all local residents,” he said. “The old bridge had a 20-tonne load which restricted local landholders from transporting timber and cattle to and from their properties, and…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the today’s opening of the new Evans River Trades Skills Centre at Evans River K-12 will help create pathways for students into the workforce and on to valued careers. Students and staff in Evans River K-12 can now make full use of the trade training facilities, which have…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the announcement that a re-elected Coalition Government will deliver a $1 million boost to Casino Beef Week would ensure the future of the week-long festival for many years to come. “We all know that Casino is the Beef Capital of Australia and this funding will mean Beef Week…