Kevin Hogan

RICHMOND RANGE RUGBY CLUB, MALLANGANEE

Ordinary members: Greg Krarup (Kemp Agencies) and Sharnette Josephs (Biztax).

On behalf of the new Board, Mr Andersen said that they looked forward to working together and invites all members and their guests to join in welcoming the new team at their next networking event. It will be held next Wednesday, November 22nd, at The Strand Arcade, at 5.30 pm. Registration is essential via their website: lismorechamber.com.

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Northern NSW Local Health District Notice of public meeting

Community members are invited to attend the Northern NSW Local Health District 2023 Annual Public Meeting.

2.00pm – 3.30pm

Wednesday 29 November

Lismore Base Hospital Auditorium and online (via Teams)

I love this club. They folded over a decade ago and reformed in 2020. They have over 40 players (including a 36 year old dairy farmer who’d never picked up a rugby ball) and a women’s team. They get 300-400 people at a game and they have won 2 premierships in a row! Thank you to Alex Gibbon who has been instrumental in bringing this club back.

It was great to see some upgrades from grants I was able to obtain. New lighting and storage for training gear and equipment. A scoreboard, spectator seating and linemaker. They have just got a new grant for a new turf feld as well.

ST MARY’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE CASINO

St Mary’s Catholic College Casino is looking fantastic. A multi million dollar upgrade was fnished earlier this year. The refurbishment, named The Mercy Centre, includes four state of the art science laboratories with integrated digital technology, ten general learning classrooms, open learning spaces, study pods, and a canteen and gymnasium. It was great to assist with this upgrade from a $3.6 million grant I announced back in 2019. A wonderful school in our community.

CORCORAN PARK

GRAFTON

“Who let the dogs out”. It was the offcial opening of this wonderful dog park end of last month. The construction included a fenced dog park, active and quiet zones, access road, viewing areas, carpark, covered pathways, park furniture, shade shelters, dog agility equipment, a water station and landscaping. It was fantastic to have obtained co-funding for this grant. My State colleague Richie Williamson MP and I were very happy to work with Clarence Valley Council on this project.

JACARANDA BALL

2023

Great night at the Jacaranda Ball. Beautiful setting at The Barn. Congratulations to all the contestants this year. And a big thank you to Mark Blackadder and the committee. The Jacaranda Festival for 2023 was a fantastic event. Congratulations again to Jacaranda King Toby Power, Jacaranda Princess Tilly Sparrow, Junior Jacaranda Queen Holly Cooper, Junior Jacaranda Princess Millie Lloyd and Matron of Honour, Renee Hankinson. I look forward to this great event in 2024. Love Jacaranda.

Remembrance

Day 2023

Really moving service in Grafton on Saturday. It was also the 100th anniversary of the Cenotaph. Remembrance Day is an exceptionally important day. We pay tribute to all Australians who have served in wars, conficts and peacekeeping operations. And we honour the memories of those 103,000 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifce. Lest We Forget.

Kyogle

MOUNTAIN BIKE

TRAIL CLUB

Kyogle Mountain Bike Trail Club has extended the existing track by nearly 3km. It lifts it to world standard. This will allow them to host bigger clinics and competitions. Also new map signage and new seating options. It was great to assist this project with a grant. Another great facility in our community.

The meeting will include:

• Overview of the health district’s performance, achievements, and future plans

• Special presentation on Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation

• Opportunity for the community to ask questions

Please register via email: NNSWLHD-engagement@health.nsw.gov.au or phone: (02) 6620 2217.