Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced almost $1.5 million in funding to fix three dangerous black spots on local roads at Karangi, Billys Creek and Kremnos. “This is great news for local motorists,” he said. “This funding will…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced the $200,000 for CCTV Cameras in Grafton and South Grafton has arrived. “CCTV makes our town safer, can save lives, and most certainly will prevent crime,” he said. “The local business community…
It was another great Beef Week this year when Casino once again stamped itself as the country’s beef capital. I would like to congratulate the Beef Week Committee lead by Stuart George and all the volunteers who helped out,…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said animals will soon have new places to roost and nest, as work on the Pacific Highway upgrade continues, with the installation of the final stage of nest boxes between Richmond River and…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced funding of almost $100,000 for a new pilot program tackling drug and alcohol use and mental health issues within the local indigenous community. “It is important that we address drug use and…
If Lennox Head doesn’t want it the proposed Olympic Ski Jump, let’s build it in Lismore so we can keep it in the region. The facility will attract athletes from around the world to train and bring new visitors…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said more than 25,000 farmers had already sought information from the recently established $13.8 million Farm Co-Operatives Centre of Excellence at Southern Cross University. “The Centre has proved itself to be a great success.…
Volunteers who give their time freely play an important role in our community It was great to announce grants to help volunteers at Casino and District Family History Group ($4530), Coraki Community Radio ($4500), Richmond Valley Council ($2525), Evans Head-Casino…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said more than 1200 local volunteers will benefit from grants totalling $178,236 for 47 community organisations across the Northern Rivers. “I would like to thank all our volunteers who freely give their time,” he…
I helped turn the first sod on Stage 1 of the Southern Cross LADS’ Driver Education Facility near Lismore last week. This project has been talked about since the tragic loss of four young lives in a car crash at Broken…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said five of the 22 new mobile base stations in our community have already been built and with 17 more to come online, mobile phone coverage will improve significantly across our region. He said…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the extension of flood recovery grants to additional communities severely affected by the recent North Coast floods. “Beef and sugar cane farmers in the Richmond Valley and passionfruit and soybean producers in…