DROUGHT AND FIRE ASSISTANCE As our community continues to face challenges with both the drought and fires, I want to ensure everyone in is aware of the assistance that is available. You, or you may know of a neighbour or friend who could benefit from this information. Farmers and small businesses that have been hit by…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan and the Minister for Agriculture Senator The Hon. Bridget McKenzie today inspected the progress of Norco’s $30 million extension of its Ice-Cream facility in Lismore. “Norco is a fantastic example of what farmers can do when they work together,” Minister McKenzie said “I am passionate about producers gaining market…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today inspected the final works at the Southern Cross LADS Driver Training Track that has been funded by the Government. “It is great to see that this project is in its final stages and will be ready to train our young drivers in a couple of months. “This project…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a re-elected Government would contribute $360,000 towards the purchase of the iconic Hannah Cabinet so that it could remain on permanent display in Lismore. “The Hannah Cabinet has fast become an iconic piece of craftsmanship and it should remain where it was created, here is Lismore,” he…
Lismore School Leaders were acknowledged today for the important role they play in school life by the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan. “It was great to have more than 370 students and their parents at the morning tea today,” he said. “These students play an important role in the life of their school community…
The Stage 2 upgrade of facilities at Crozier and Oakes Ovals will attract more than 20,000 additional tourists a year, spending over $2.3 million in our local businesses, the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said, announcing a $6 million grant for the project. “The upgrades, which will create the Lismore Regional Sports Hub, will…
Dairy farmers, processors and representative organisations are encouraged to have their say to help shape Australia’s first mandatory dairy code in consultation in Lismore later this month. Member for Page Kevin Hogan urged local farmers and stakeholders to take part and help improve contracts between farmers and processors. “We need farmers and processors in…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today welcomed the Government’s funding boost of $51.8 million for mental health care of young Australians. “I want young people to know they are not alone on their journey, and that we’re backing them with quality frontline support,” he said. “That is why I have opened a headspace in…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan brought ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott to Lismore yesterday. “I met Shayne as part of my committee work in Canberra. I invited him to Lismore for a couple of reasons,” he said. “Firstly he showed me systems and processes they have put in place to shift the bank back…
It was great to deliver $1 million to Lismore City Council this week to seal Conway Street, Wyrallah Road and Broadwater Road. This money was an election commitment and is on top of the more than $5 million of Federal funds to help the council repair and maintain local roads and the more than $30…