Communities hit by the Northern NSW bushfires in Richmond Valley now have access to 13 weeks of income support payments to help them get back on their feet. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said Assistance is being provided through the Australian Government’s Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA). “The Richmond Valley bushfires have hit the community…
Disaster assistance is now available for the Richmond Valley Local Government Area for those that have been affected by the recent bushfires, the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said. “My thoughts are with the families and businesses who’ve come under threat, especially those who have lost properties,” he said. “It’s a devastating experience, and our…
The southern gateway to Casino has an iconic new public space for visitors and the local community with the opening of the revitalised Casino Drill Hall precinct today. Set on the banks of the beautiful Richmond River, the $2.5 million Drill Hall site includes a new visitor information centre, a contemporary amphitheatre for community events,…
Casino Swimming Pool will undergo a $3.2 million upgrade if the Government is re-elected, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said today. “This is great news for the community,” he said. “The upgrade will include a renewal of the pool area. “The plant and pump will be refurbished so the pool can be heated during…
The Coraki Caravan Park Amenities are about to get a make-over, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said. “The upgrade of the Caravan Park is great news for tourists who come to visit and stay in Coraki,” he said. “The grant of $550,000 will include the replacement of the old existing facility at the Park.…
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…
Volunteers who give their time freely play an important role in our community It was great to announce grants to help volunteers at Casino and District Family History Group ($4530), Coraki Community Radio ($4500), Richmond Valley Council ($2525), Evans Head-Casino Surf Lifesaving Club ($1987), the Pacific Coast Railway Society ($5000), Mid-Richmond Neighbourhood Centre ($5000), Casino…
It was great to catch up with Year 6 students from St Mary’s Public School while they were visiting Parliament last week. They asked some great questions. Hope you all enjoyed the trip. XXXX I was excited to announce that Headspace will soon be offering services in Casino and the Richmond Valley recently.…
I attended the Richmond Valley Australia Day celebrations at Woodburn. It was a great day. It was wonderful to see all the award nominees and recipients from our Australia Day Awards. Congratulations to Richmond Valley Council awardees: Brian O’Farrell (Citizen of the Year), Aideen Yourell (Young Citizen of the Year), Bill Bartier (Volunteer of the Year),…
I hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas/New Year break and thank you to all the people who worked or volunteered over this period to keep our community safe. Working together over the past year, we have achieved a lot for the community, but there is always more to be done. Work will begin shortly on the…