Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today officially opened the $6 million expansion of Summerland Farm. “Summerland Farm approached me a few years back with a need to upgrade their Alstonville facility,” Mr Hogan said. “This upgrade will create more local jobs for people with a disability through increased agri-tourism.” “I was…
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…
Clunes Public School needed a new play area for students that is sheltered and can be accessed by students in wheelchairs. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan secured $15,000 to put towards the project and today joined students to officially open the playground. “This is a fantastic new facility that will be used by the whole community,” Mr Hogan said. “The area now has wheelchair access, soft fall rubber…
North Coast Local Land Services in partnership with Women on the Land would like to hold new workshops in our community. They would focus on assisting rural women with farm management. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $21,700 for these programs to be run across our community. “These workshops will specifically…
Lismore Friendship Festival is a celebration of Italian culture in our community. It is an annual event held in Spinks Park. Many people volunteer their time to ensure this event can run smoothly. The Festival needs to train these volunteers in first aid and provide them with certain qualifications. Federal Member for Page…
Coraki is in the process of a massive make-over. The Coraki Riverfront Precinct has included a new pontoon, boat ramp, and a concrete path to link the Caravan Park. As part of this, the Coraki Caravan Park amenities needed an upgrade. The Federal Government provided a $550,000 grant to completely redevelop the site. …
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 was today joined by Agriculture Minister Senator The Hon. Bridget McKenzie to inspect the Farming Together Program based at Southern Cross University. The $3 million grants program will be used to grow and support agricultural cooperatives right across Australia. “This is a great program to strengthen the co-operative sector…
More jobs were created as unemployment in towns and villages across the Northern Rivers continued to fall over the last 12 months, the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said. “This is wonderful news for our community and those looking for work,” he said. “Since 2013, the unemployment rate has more than halved in Evans…