Shows and field days cancelled due to COVID-19 are about to get a slice of $34 million Federal Government funding to ensure they can bounce back in 2021. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the first payments under the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program will roll out before Christmas. “Two…
The Page Electorate is set for a major boost with new funding announced for 41 projects across the Lismore, Kyogle, Richmond Valley and Clarence Valley Local Government Area’s (LGA). Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said this funding is designed to support councils deliver priority infrastructure projects. “$17.8 million will be used to support jobs…
Tourism in Lismore is set for an important boost with new funding allocated for two job-creating projects. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced two grants totally almost $600,000. “Funding will be used to recontruct and resurface 130-metres of Eggins Lane, home to Lismore’s Back Alley Gallery,” Mr Hogan said. “There…
Trinity Catholic College Lismore wanted to improve their Technical and Applied Studies (TAS) facilities to provide new opportunities for students. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today officially opened the new $5.1 million TAS building. “Through the Capital Grants Program, I secured a $1.6 million Federal Government grant, and the school contributred a…
The St Vincent de Paul Society are an important organisation in all regions across the country. They help and advocate for our most vulnerable people. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $12,500 towards the existing rooftop solar system on their office building in Lismore. “Electricity is one of the largest expenses…
Lismore’s branch of the Australian Breastfeeding Association run educational classes for new mothers. They are run by volunteers mothers in small, intimate groups. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan recently announced $3,240 to help the group with training costs. “This is an important group in our community run by hardworking mothers,” Mr Hogan…
Lismore Community Gardens is great space in our community. It is managed by Rainbow Region Community Farms (RRCF) and coordinated by a team of volunteers. They would like to provide first aid training for the volunteers and purchase new garden and power tools to use developing the garden. Federal Member for Page Kevin…
Dunoon United Football Club want to provide more opportunities for female players at the club. They would like to build a new female change-room for players and referees. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $32,220 for the club to build this new facility. “I am very pleased to be able to…
Dunoon Men’s Shed needed to extend the shed to give the members more room to build their projects. They also wanted new tools and protective equipment for the workshop. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan announced funding to extend the shed and purchase new equipment, and today inspected the finished project. “I secured…
The JobKeeper program and the Coronavirus Supplement have been extended under the next phase of our support for affected businesses and households. Kevin Hogan, Federal Member for Page said “this continued support for Australians who are without work, and for businesses and their workers will help our community to not only get through this crisis,…