Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the Government’s $300 million response to the National Ice Taskforce describing it as a comprehensive package that will reduce demand for Ice and reduce the harm it causes, while continuing efforts to disrupt supply. “Ice is playing havoc in many regional communities, including ours. The Government’s response…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan today welcomed more than $64,000 for three arts and cultural projects across the Northern Rivers, through the Regional Arts Fund. “This is great news for our local arts community and the wider community,” he said. “This funding will provide an opportunity for Arts Northern Rivers, Norpa and RealArtWorks to…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced grants worth $3.5 million for Northern Rivers’ councils under the Federal Government’s Financial Assistance Grant Programme. “This is the second quarterly payment with Northern Rivers’ councils receiving a total of $14.2 million this financial year,” he said. “The Federal Government is committed to supporting local communities to…
Local businesses attended a seminar this morning in Lismore about how they can increase exports and create new jobs for locals under the China Free Trade Agreement. Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan organised the seminar that included Amanda Farry from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Julianne Merriman and Lara Adams from Austrade,…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan will tomorrow hold a Regional Strategy meeting with community leaders to identify a list of companies that will be approached to move their operations to our region. From this meeting, companies will be identified to approach. There will also be a decision on the two to three people best…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan today launched the Northern NSW Mental Health Integration Plan which will provide better care of people with mental health issues in the Northern Rivers. The plan grew out of the Page Health Leadership Forum that Mr Hogan established soon after his election in 2013 to promote greater collaboration between…
The NBN will be rolled out across the Northern Rivers and Clarence Valley during 2017 and early 2018, with the whole of the country connected by the end of 2020. “This will see a large number of extra communities having access to superfast broadband within 18 months,in our region” Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the Nationals Senate team to the Northern Rivers today. “This visit gave representatives from over 30 industry and community groups the chance to discuss their issues with Ministers and Senators” Kevin Hogan said. Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion met with local representatives from JLEP Indigenous Employment,…
“Federal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan, welcomed the announcement today of a $100 million Women’s Safety Package to deliver immediate and practical measures to keep women and their children safe. “The recent spike of violent incidents against women has shown more needs to be done to keep women and their children safe,” Kevin Hogan said.…
At a Local Sporting Champions morning tea held in Lismore this morning, Kevin Hogan, Federal member for Page, presented ten local teenagers with a $500 cheque to help them on their way. “I’m very pleased to help these teenagers follow their dreams,” Kevin Hogan said. “Those who are receiving awards have excelled themselves representing the…