June 17th, 2020
Iluka interchange opens to traffic
The Woolgoolga to Ballina section of the Pacific Highway upgrade achieved another significant milestone today with the opening of the Iluka interchange.
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the interchange provides faster and safer access to the highway.
“The new overpass bri
June 3rd, 2020
Buy Australian Made
This week, a new Federal Government campaign has been launched to promote Australian Made products.
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan, in conjunction with this, is promoting locally produced products and businesses on his Facebook page.
“I know everyone wants to do their bit to help our econo
May 22nd, 2020
Massive funding boost for Local Councils
Local Councils are set to receive a massive funding boost for road and community projects.
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the package was fantastic news for our community.
“The Federal Government is establishing a new Local Road and Community Infrastructure Progra
April 16th, 2020
Changes to Foreign Investment Framework
The Federal Government has made changes to the foreign investment review framework. This is designed to protect Australia’s national interest as we deal with the economic implications of the coronavirus.
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said all proposed foreign investment
March 23rd, 2020
Do you have a story
During these hard times, closures, isolation it’s a long road ahead for all of us. Heartland Magazine will continue to bring stories about people and communities.
Now can be a time of reflection. We love to write about people, their loves, their hopes and their dreams and publish them in our
February 26th, 2020
MORE DELAYS AS VETERANS FORCED TO WAIT MONTHS FOR $250 TRAVEL CARD
Veterans are again being left on the side of the road by the Nationals, with reports they will be forced to wait up to three months before they can apply for the Regional Seniors Travel Card.
The Nationals had initially excluded pension-aged veterans
February 6th, 2020
FLOOD WATCH BULLETIN 2
NSW Coast To The Lower Hunter Issued:
Thursday 6th February 2020 at 12:20pm.
What is happening
MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE FOR THE MID NORTH COAST
Rainfall is expected to increase along the New South Wales Northern coast from Thursday, as a low pressure trough deepens in the area.
January 21st, 2020
WORLD-LEADING RESEARCH FACILITES RECEIVE FUNDING AT SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY
The Coalition Government today announced funding for new research facilities to be built at Southern Cross University.
Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the new facilities would help researchers in the fields of geoscience and biodiversity.
January 20th, 2020
$50,000 GRANT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY BUSHFIRES
In response to the devastating bushfires, the Coalition Government has today announced measures to immediately support impacted small businesses.
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said what we're doing today is increasing the grant from $15,000, which is bein
January 16th, 2020
ADDITIONAL $76 MILLION FOR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TO BUSHFIRE AFFECTED COMMUNITIES
We are providing immediate and ongoing free counselling and support to individuals, families and emergency services workers affected by the bushfires.
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the funding includes:
• $44.3 million for
October 31st, 2019
Attracting more students to our community
26 scholarships are available to international and domestic students to study in our community next year, the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said.
“There will be 16 scholarships at Southern Cross University in Lismore and 10 scholarships at the Wollongbar campus of TAF
October 28th, 2019
Official opening of upgraded Woodburn Riverside Park
WOODBURN has a landmark attraction for locals and visitors alike with the opening of the first stage of the upgraded Woodburn Riverside Park today.
Jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments and Richmond Valley Council, the $2.2 million project features a
October 14th, 2019
Prime Minister and Premier address Rappville after bushfire disaster
https://www.facebook.com/RichmondValleyCouncil/videos/692753474558449/
October 10th, 2019
BUSHFIRE ASSISTANCE FOR RICHMOND VALLEY COMMUNITIES
Disaster assistance has been made available for communities in Richmond Valley in response to the impacts of the Busbys Flat Road fire.
Assistance is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Federal
October 8th, 2019
Lismore Delivering Safer Streets in Our Community
New CCTV Cameras being installed in Lismore CBD will improve safety and lower crime, the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said.
“Lismore City Council received a $433,000 Federal Government grant to replace the 1998 analog system with 56 new digital cameras to pro
October 3rd, 2019
Casino’s revitalised Drill Hall precinct open to visitors and community
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 Ha
September 30th, 2019
Recognising our Local Sporting Champions
Will 15-year-old Tanayah Harley and 14 year-old Oscar Kennett be the next Libby Trickett and James Magnussen when it comes to swimming and 14-year-old Payton Schweizer and 13-year-old Neve Schweizer be the next Ash Barty and Samantha Stosur when it comes to tennis
Could 13-yea
September 27th, 2019
Immediate drought assistance available
Farming families will have access to a new support package that delivers nearly $100 million to drought-hit communities. This is on top of more than $7 billion in drought support funding already provided by the Government, the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said.
“This la
July 5th, 2019
Tax relief to help local families
More than 57,000 low and middle income earners in our community will start to receive immediate tax relief from next week, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said.
“We have delivered on our promise to build a better tax system and provide more tax relief,” he said.
“This will
July 5th, 2019
Tax relief to help local families
More than 57,000 low and middle income earners in our community will start to receive immediate tax relief from next week, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said.
“We have delivered on our promise to build a better tax system and provide more tax relief,” he said.
“This will
May 15th, 2019
$3 million for successful local co-operative program
The successful Farming Together Program based at Southern Cross University will receive $3 million to help co-operatives around the country under a re-elected Government, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan announced today.
“This is great news for our local farme
April 11th, 2019
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the calling of the election on May 18.
"It is a great honour to be our community’s representative in Canberra. I have and always will have, our community’s interests front and centre."
“In this role it is about integrity, I say what I believe and I do what
April 3rd, 2019
A Budget for our Community
“Great news in the budget for local projects. $332 million allocated this year and $221 million next year to complete the duplication of the Pacific Highway by 2020, the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said.
“Also both the Regional Growth Fund and the Building Better Regions Fund ha
March 21st, 2019
$200 million to reduce out of pocket costs for scans
The out-of-pocket medical expenses will be reduced for families needing life-saving scans like ultrasounds and X-rays with an almost $200 million investment, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said.
“It is the first time in 20 years the indexation of Medicare Be