I was in Canberra this week for the budget. I tried to get home yesterday but was flooded out, today looks like a better chance. While in Parliament, I told our story. I spoke about our trauma, pain, anger, heroic actions of volunteers and community members. I have had meetings with many cabinet members…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a new support package to support our region to recover and rebuild. “Today we have announced support for small business and primary producers, with funding to help individuals and families to be announced in coming days.” Mr Hogan said. Grants for small businesses – up…
Lismore is the regional hub of the Northern Rivers, it attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. It is important we continue to upgrade our community facilities, both for locals and visitors. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $2,456,340 for three new projects in Lismore. “$430,000 will be used to…
Norco, Australia’s only 100% farmer-owned dairy cooperative, is set to boost production at its Lismore ice-cream facility with a $30 million factory upgrade kicking off this month. The investment is expected to increase ice cream production by an additional 20 million litres per year, allowing Norco to meet current demand for its popular Hinterland…
The Northern Rivers Rail Trail is a significant project for the Northern Rivers. It will be fantastic for locals and tourists to explore our picturesque community. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a $9.9 million to construct 16.3km of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail between Bentley and the Lismore Railway Station. …
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan is encouraging the community to continue to get vaccinated, with many pharmacies signing up to administer the Moderna vaccine. “Thank you to everyone who has already been vaccinated, this is our path back to normal life,” Mr Hogan said. “So far there have been over 26 million…
Additional assistance is now available for communities affected by flooding in February 2021. Recovery grants of up to $75,000 for primary producers and up to $50,000 for small businesses are now available in Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Kyogle, Lismore, and Richmond Valley. Previously, support was available for communities impacted by major storms and…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan is encouraging members of our community to sign the official condolence book for His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. “You can sign the official condolence book in my Lismore and Grafton offices,” Mr Hogan said. “Your condolence will be sent to Buckingham Palace and archived by…
Disaster recovery assistance is now available to the Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Richmond Valley, Lismore, and Kyogle local government areas following the severe storms and floods. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said funding is available through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). “Severe weather and flooding has caused significant…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today welcomed the announcement that Rex has reinstated the Grafton and Lismore routes that were set for closure at the end of this month. “I am extremely pleased that they have reconsidered and are now reinstating this important service to our community,” Mr Hogan said. “Rex will…