I was in Canberra this week for the budget. I tried to get home yesterday but was flooded out, today looks like a better chance. While in Parliament, I told our story. I spoke about our trauma, pain, anger, heroic actions of volunteers and community members. I have had meetings with many cabinet members…
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…
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…
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…
Marine Rescue Woolgoolga provides radio contact and rescue services for local mariners in the event of an emergency. They needed funding to help volunteers pay for travel to training, rescues and radio shifts. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced funding for the club to assist in travel expenses. “Marine Rescue…
Rappville was devastated by the Black Summer bushfires. More than 50 homes were destroyed, lives were lost, and livelihoods were shattered. It is an incredibly resilient community. Richmond Valley Council received over $1.4 million in Federal Government grants to assist with bushfire recovery. Council allocated $500,000 of this to rebuild Rappville Community Hall. BizRebuild,…
The Federal Government has activated the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) for individuals in Corindi Beach, Upper Corindi and Red Rock who were affected by heavy rainfall and floods in February. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said both payments will be available from 8.00am Monday 19 April.…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has today welcomed the latest Australian job figures. “The unemployment rate plunged from 6.3 per cent to 5.8 per cent in February, as the economy added 88,700 jobs in the month,” Mr Hogan said. “Employment increased to 13,006,900 and is now only 1800 under its pre-COVID peak…