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…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan, State Member for Lismore Thomas George and the Lismore Chamber of Commerce and Industry today launched a community petition calling on Lismore City Council to immediately reverse its decision to knock back the $90 million investment in the Lismore Square. “If Lismore is to retain its status as a…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan was joined today by State Member for Lismore Thomas George to announce $1 million dollars in funding to upgrade, revitalise and construct new infrastructure at the Albert Park Baseball Complex. “It is great that we are able to recognise today the strong role that baseball plays in Lismore.…
It’s going to be a couple of great weekends in Lismore over the next fortnight. I am looking forward to going to the annual Lismore Lantern Parade on Saturday night. This is an iconic event that is even more important this year following the recent flood. I would like to thank Jyllie Jackson and…
Major Projects $5.6 billion for duplication of Pacific Highway $13.8 million for National Centre of Co-operative Excellence $1.8 million for Maclean Riverside Precinct upgrade $1.4 million for Oakes Oval redevelopment $3.5 million for the Casino Meatworks redevelopment $1 million to seal road to Toonumbar Dam Replaced wooden bridges in Kyogle, Yamba and Ramornie Fixed more…
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…