A significant lung cancer treatment option that costs approximately $88,000 a year will soon be available for as little as $6.60 per script, thanks to its expanded listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). From 1 January 2021, Australians living with…
Patients living with one of Australia’s most common forms of leukaemia are set to benefit from expanded access to a breakthrough medicine through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). From 1 December, access to Venclexta® (venetoclax) will be extended in…
Today, the Pacific Highway upgrade is taking an eight-kilometre leap forward with new northbound lanes due to open to traffic between Wells Crossing and Glenugie. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said this was…
The $500,000 redevelopment of the Kyogle Aquatic Centre is now officially open, creating a splash for the health and well-being of the local community. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the facelift has delivered a range of new…
Bungabbee Road at Bentley is an important access route for local farming families. Due to the extremely poor condition of the single-lane timber bridge, a load limit of 2 tonnes has been placed on the bridge. Federal Member for…
A multi-million funding injection to upgrade to unsealed sections of the Clarence Way will improve access for local agricultural and forestry industries and regional freight connecting Grafton to the Bruxner Highway. Making the announcement today, Federal Member for Page…
One of the Clarence Valley’s largest timber companies, Big River Group has been successful in securing a $10 million ‘dollar-for-dollar’ bushfire industry recovery grant to assist in consolidating its operations and enhance its Grafton-based facility, Federal Member for Page Kevin…
Yamba’s main access road will soon see another roundabout constructed on the corner of Shores Drive and Yamba Road to further improve traffic flow thanks to a $2.7 million grant awarded to Clarence Valley Council, co-funded by the Federal and…
The ground was broken today on the $23.1m West Woolgoolga Sports Complex by Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan MP, State Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh MP and Coffs Harbour Mayor Councillor Denise Knight. This first stage involves…
A Richmond Valley Council project to future proof an essential service in Rappville is a step closer thanks to a $3 million funding boost. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan and State Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis today announced…
Rappville Sawmill was severely impacted by the devastating Black Summer bushfires. It is a vitally important industry for the community and supports over 100 local jobs. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan and State Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis…
Businesses and communities in bushfire impacted regions will have access to a new fund for local infrastructure and initiatives that will drive economic recovery. The $250 million Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, co-funded by the NSW and Federal governments,…