Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Government’s new plan for schools will see Government funding almost doubled over the next ten years. “It is time to put our students first with real needs-based funding of our schools,” he said. “This is a great outcome for our nation’s children, and in particular students from…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today welcomed the Federal Government’s fast-tracking of funding for the $3 million upgrade of Lismore’s Oakes Oval. “This funding could not have come at a better time as our community is now rebuilding after the devastating flood,” he said. The Federal Government will contribute $1.4 million to the project,…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today inspected the commencement of earthworks for the $8.2 million upgrade of the Harwood Sugar Mill and Refinery. “This is a great project that will provide local jobs for local people,” he said. “More than 2000 jobs exist because of the Harwood Mill and Refinery. This includes direct jobs,…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today said the Buttery’s new alcohol and rehabilitation services, particularly for the drug Ice, will fill a gap in local services and will complement existing programs. “The new Dayhab community program is a free community-based service that has been developed locally to meet our local needs,” he said. “I…
Shane Henwood together with Shane Sutherland helped in a surf rescue at Pippi Beach recently. I acknowledged them both in Parliament and referred to them as body boarders. Given the severity of the issue, I had Hansard officially changed to say they were surfers. I presented Shane with an official copy of Hansard when I caught…
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…
Brigadier Chris Field AM, who grew up in Lismore, is coordinating the defence force effort in helping the areas in Queensland effected by Cyclone Denise. He went to Kadina High School, with Karen, where he was school captain. I acknowledged him in Parliament yesterday. XXXX Paige Humphreys celebrated her birthday a couple of…
It was great to catch up with Year 6 students from St Mary’s Public School while they were visiting Parliament last week. They asked some great questions. Hope you all enjoyed the trip. XXXX I was excited to announce that Headspace will soon be offering services in Casino and the Richmond Valley recently.…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has urged people to heed the warnings of the SES and keep away from Lismore CBD, South Lismore and North Lismore as flood waters are expected to overtop the levee early Friday morning. “If river levels reach predicted heights, this will be a major event,” he said. “Once the…
It was great to attend the graduation of students from Southern Cross University last weekend. The University is a very important institution in our community. It employs many people and is a great resource for local students. I congratulate all the students who graduated, Vice Chancellor Adam Schumacher and all the staff. XXXX …