Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan and State Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh have welcomed the appointment of Lahey Constructions as the principal contractor for the Wiigulga Sports Complex. It was recently announced that the official name of the new facility would be the ‘Wiigulga Sports Complex’, recognising the Gumbaynggirr and Garby communities.…
Clarence Pastoral & Agricultural Society Ltd (Grafton Show) is vitally important event for the Clarence Valley. It has been running since 1867 and is a time for our whole community to come together. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today joined Grafton Show President Rex Green following the announcement of funding to assist the…
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is ranked nationally in the top 10 regional airports. It is important to continue to upgrade and improve the facility, for the benefit of our region. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $2.3 million to improve security measures, including body scanners. “This will allow them to deliver…
The Grafton Regional Livestock Selling Centre (Grafton Saleyards) is a vitally important facility for our community. It provides direct economic and social benefits for the Clarence Valley and our wider region. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a $1 million grant had been approved for a significant upgrade at the Saleyards. …
Riverview Park in South Lismore is used by schools and community groups all year round, hosting sporting carnivals and events. It is an important community asset. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan secured a $60,000 Federal Government grant to construct a covered area with concrete flooring. “This is great news for community groups…
Australians with a rare, fatal heart condition will soon have subsidised access to a ground-breaking medicine for the first time, thanks to its new listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said from today Uptravi® (selexipag) will be PBS listed for the first time to treat Pulmonary Arterial…
Australian adults living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) will soon have more affordable access to a life-changing treatment option, thanks to its expanded listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said from today the Government is expanding the listing of Vyvanse® (lisdexamfetamine) to include patients who are…
Community pharmacies around Australia are being invited to join the nation-wide effort to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to millions of Australians over the coming months, as work continues to protect more people from the deadly pandemic. The Federal Government is committed to providing access to safe and effective vaccines for COVID-19, and the distribution…
The families of four children who were tragically killed by a drunk and drugged driver have launched an annual forgiveness day. Siblings Antony, Angelina and Sienna Abdallah and their cousin Veronique Sakr were killed in February last year when an out-of-control ute mounted the footpath. The two families have taken the extraordinary step…
Casino’s St Mary’s Catholic College are now one step closer to a much needed state-of-art Science Block. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today officially turned the sod on the new facility. “The old science C block dates back to the late 1960’s and doesn’t meet the current needs of students or teachers,”…