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
March 20th, 2019
Pensioners to receive increase in payments
Pension payments including the Age Pension, Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment will increase by $9.90 a fortnight to $926.20 for singles, and by $14.80 a fortnight to $1,396.20 for couples combined, the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said.
“Since we were fir
March 20th, 2019
Kevin Hogan welcomes end of $1 milk
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the announcement that Coles and Aldi will stop selling $1 a litre milk.
“I applaud this decision and the work done by Agriculture Minister David Littleproud in breaking the back of the $1 a litre milk model,” he said.
“It’s
March 18th, 2019
LISMORE ONE STEP CLOSER TO FLOOD FREE FUTURE
A major effort to reduce the flood risk facing businesses and residents in Lismore has begun with Member for Lismore Thomas George, Nationals Candidate for Lismore Austin Curtin and Lismore City Council (LCC) Mayor Isaac Smith turning the first sod on Lismore’s flood miti
February 22nd, 2019
Cyclone Oma Prompts Severe Weather Warning
A Severe Weather Warning has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for abnormally, high tides, damaging and hazardous surf, and damaging winds covering an area from Tweed Heads, south to Yamba as a result of Cyclone Oma.
Abnormally high tides may cause sea water flooding
February 17th, 2019
New mower and shed for Goonellabah Football Club
The time it takes volunteers to mow the three fields at Goonellabah Football Club will be halved, thanks to a grant announced by the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan.
“The club came to me because it takes its volunteers about nine hours every week to mow its three
February 14th, 2019
Assistance for those hit by bushfire
Families and farmers affected by this week’s bushfires in the Kyogle and Tenterfield shires can now apply for Disaster Recovery Assistance, the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said.
“While the full extent of the damage caused by the fires is still being determined, it’s
