KEVIN HOGAN MP

Lower Clarance Grants

Yamba Surf Life Saving Club is one of the longest serving clubs on the North Coast. I was pleased to announce a grant for them to upgrade their telecommunications for the important work they do.

The 92 year old

Club to upgrade the lighting. The club is a wonderful resource in our community.

Lismore Cbd Businesses Reopening

It has been fantastic to see so many businesses reopen in the Lismore CBD. I had the opportunity last week so many people attend the opening. Shop local, Support Local.

Casino Sale Yards

A public meeting was held on Monday for the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange. Since July 1, Richmond Valley Council has refused to let Casino call on the council to formally consider all four motions carried at the public meeting and give the public answers.

Iluka Pub

Sedgers Reef Hotel Iluka is really coming along on the rebuild. Such great history of was totally destroyed by fre and some smoke damage was observed to other units due to shared roof space between them.

“More than 16 Firefghters from fve local trucks attended the incident.

“A number of residents were evacuated to a safe area; one resident was treated for minor burns but was not transported to hospital.”

Once the fre was extinguished crews searched the apartment and performed salvage and overhaul procedures.

Dewberry from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) said it was a timely reminder that calling Triple Zero (000) for a fre emergency can be the difference between life and death - or a building or other property being saved or destroyed.

“The Triple Zero (000) service is the quickest way to get the right resources from emergency services to help you.

“It should be used to contact Police, Fire or Ambulance services in life-threatening or timecritical situations.” clubhouse looks fantastic after a recent paint job as well. Thank you to all the volunteers for their work and for the upcoming season.

I also announced a grant to the Iluka Bowls to speak with some of the business owners on a walk through town to see how they are travelling.

Best and Less had there grand opening last week, it was great to see livestock agents use the facility until they sign new selling agreements.

I have been calling for independent mediation for months and I encourage the council to undertake this. I also operating on the same beautiful site since 1874. This rebuild is a fantastic project for the local community. I look forward to Sedgers Reef Hotel reopening.

OzFish UnlimitedAustralia’s fshing conservation charity and NSW DPI Fisheries through their Fish for Life program are looking for recreational fshers to help clean up their favourite spots in and around the Richmond River this Saturday (September 23).

No one wants to catch a plastic bag when they’re out on the water. Clean-ups like this will make for a better fshing experience for all involved in this picturesque area.

This is the third of 30 clean-up projects that will take place along the NSW coastline over the next 18 months after the series successfully kicked off with events at Yamba and Batemans Bay over the past two weekends.

Volunteers who would like to help out can meet the clean-up crew at Missingham Beach at Ballina at 10am on

Saturday to get started. Join like-minded individuals who share a love for fshing and a commitment to environmental stewardship. Together we’re not just picking up litter, we’re forging connections that amplify the impact of our actions.

When you dedicate your time to cleaning up our shorelines and riverbanks, you’re not only preventing plastic and debris from harming marine life, you’re also creating change and inspiring others to follow suit.

This event is also a Yabby Trap Drop Spot. Bring down any old and unwanted opera house yabby traps and swap it for an Oar-Gee Plow lure at the event to support sustainable fshing practices.

Opera house nets are now illegal in NSW and those collected will be recycled into useful products for anglers, with the proceeds being used to support habitat restoration.

Keep it Clean is a partnership with OzFish and the NSW Department of Primary Industries. It is made possible through funding by the Recreational Fishing Trusts and Marine Estate Management Strategy.