The Federal Government has today announced a flood mitigation study for the Wilsons/Richmond River catchment. It has also allocated $75 million to fund the findings of such modelling. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the debate on flood mitigation in our region are finished. “For too long previous Councils have debated…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a new support package to support our region to recover and rebuild. “Today we have announced support for small business and primary producers, with funding to help individuals and families to be announced in coming days.” Mr Hogan said. Grants for small businesses – up…
Lismore Regional Airport is an important facility for our local economy. Pre-COVID it catered for around 12,000 flying passengers annually. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today turned the sod on a $300,000 project to construct an aircraft run-up bay. “This upgrade will reduce runway congestion, improving the airport capacity and general safety…
Lismore is the regional hub of the Northern Rivers, it attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. It is important we continue to upgrade our community facilities, both for locals and visitors. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $2,456,340 for three new projects in Lismore. “$430,000 will be used to…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $2,048,312 to upgrade the Kyogle CBD. “These upgrades will help to support existing businesses by encouraging the community to shop locally and drawing in more visitors.” Mr Hogan said. “It will also provide spaces that can be utilised for a range of community events and…
2021 has seen us face many challenges as a community, but I am extremely proud of our resilience and our ability to care for each other. Just this year, I have been able to secure over $118 million in Federal Government funding for our electorate. These include sporting upgrades such as: $1.8 million…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the latest Australian job and economic figures. “The unemployment rate has dropped from 7.5 per cent at its peak to 4.6 per cent, with more people employed today, than before the pandemic,” Mr Hogan said. “In November, 366,000 jobs were created – this is the…
‘Women Up North Housing’ (WUNH) offers vital services that support women, children and young people who have experienced domestic and family violence or abuse. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $600,000 in funding to construct new accommodation, refurbish bathrooms and kitchens, upgrade security and fire systems, and modify room layouts and flooring…
Lismore PCYC relies heavily on volunteers to run their activities and programs. They want to provide them with the tools to be able to run the activities safely and with up-to-date resources. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced funding to cover the cost of their qualifications, registrations and training. “PCYC volunteers…
Woolgoolga United Football Club needed to upgrade their clubhouse to meet increasing demands. They wanted to extend the current roof and a build new storage room. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan announced $20,000 towards this project and has officially opened the finished project. “By extending the current roof, it has created a…