Dairy farmers, processors and representative organisations are encouraged to have their say to help shape Australia’s first mandatory dairy code in consultation in Lismore later this month. Member for Page Kevin Hogan urged local farmers and stakeholders to take part and help improve contracts between farmers and processors. “We need farmers and processors in…
Golfers at the Woodburn/Evans Head Golf Club will enjoy much better playing conditions after a $40,000 investment in the course’s irrigation, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said. “The club had managed to install new irrigation for three of its fairways, but ran out of money to complete the work,” he said. “They asked me…
The Northern Rivers continues to benefit from strong international traveller numbers, according to the latest International Visitor Survey data. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the latest results showed the Northern Rivers continued to be a major tourist hotspot for international travellers. “In the year to June 2018 we’ve seen 422,760 international visitors flock…
A new trial Government program will provide financial incentives for our local businesses to employ more apprentices, the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said today. “Many young people do not want to leave our community to get an apprenticeship and further their education,” he said. “For this reason, helping them get a VET qualification…
Help is at hand for members of our community who are struggling with their finances, particularly as Christmas approaches, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said. “Families can fall into financial distress, particularly with Christmas only a few months away,” he said. “That is why the Government is providing $881,000 to the Lismore and District…
Local organisations are urged to apply for funding to put more Local Drug Action Teams (LDATs) on the ground to tackle ice and other drug issues in our community, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said. “This is all about community partnerships working together on a plan of action to prevent and stamp out the…
Kyogle’s rugby league players and visiting teams now have access to new toilets and a new dressing room after an upgrade of Kyogle Rugby League Club’s facilities, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said today. “These new facilities had been on the club’s wishlist for a while so when they mentioned them to me I…
MOTORISTS, school children and farmers using Afterlee Road will now have a safer trip after the old wooden Christensens Bridge was replaced with a new steel truss bridge, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said. “Kyogle Council asked me for help in funding the replacement of many of the shire’s old wooden bridges,” he said.…
The 850 jobs at Norco and the sustainability of the co-operative’s 220 farm members has been assured with today’s announcement of a $30 million expansion of Norco’s ice-cream facility in Lismore, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said. “Norco came to me with plans to double the production at their Ice-Cream factory to ensure the…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today welcomed the Government’s funding boost of $51.8 million for mental health care of young Australians. “I want young people to know they are not alone on their journey, and that we’re backing them with quality frontline support,” he said. “That is why I have opened a headspace in…