Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today congratulated the Casino Meatworks after it received a $175,000 grant from the Centre for Co-operative Excellence. “This is great news for workers at the Meatworks, which is Casino’s biggest employer, and the local business community. It’s also great news for our local beef and pork farmers,” he said.…
We have some of the best co-operatives in the country in our region, which is why I got the Government to establish the new $14 million Farm Co-operatives Centre of Excellence here in Lismore. It has already proved itself to be a great success, providing expert advice to tens of thousands of farmers and…
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 improve safety on our local roads.” Curves on a 250 metre section on Coramba Road…
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 approached me before the election asking for funding for these cameras. “I am proud to…
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, as well as the local businesses that took part. In the run-up to Beef Week…
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 Pimlico set to begin. He said the nest boxes were part of the commitment to…
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 mental health issues in all our communities,” he said. “This program has been designed to…
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 and commerce to Lismore. It will require a large purpose built pool that aerates the…
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. It has already helped many thousands of farmers and farmer groups,” he said. “Next month…
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 Surf Lifesaving Club ($1987), the Pacific Coast Railway Society ($5000), Mid-Richmond Neighbourhood Centre ($5000), Casino…