POLICY INITIATIVE Each year thousands of people travel to Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley, bringing $123 million to the local economy (ref). Tourism provides great economic benefits for small and rural towns, allowing them to grow and thrive. Currently, there is not a recreational vehicle (RV) site in Latrobe City that provides free or low-cost…
Each year thousands of people, international and domestic, travel through Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley, bringing $123 million to the local economy (ref) est. Identifying that this tourism provides great economic benefits for small and rural towns and communities, Member for Morwell Russell Northe has today unveiled his Policy Initiative that seeks to implement a…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is calling upon the State Government to enhance pedestrian safety including considering the installation of electronic school speed zone signs at the Tyers Primary School crossing on Main Road, Tyers. “Earlier this year I was contacted the Tyers Primary School Council President who had expressed strong concerns relating to the…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has highlighted statistics from the annual Victoria Energy and Water Ombudsman report that shows a huge jump in complaints related to new energy connections. “I have been telling the Government for months that Gippsland builders and home-owners have had to contend with extensive connection delays, which has added considerable cost…
MY POLICY INITIATIVE The benefits of strong Community Sports and Leisure services in an area are profound: social inclusion, positive health outcomes and opportunities for people to take on leadership roles and develop new skills. In the face of economic and social changes that affect the region, rural sport participants view local sport clubs as…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has today called for fair and equitable investment across Latrobe Valley’s numerous sporting grounds, clubs and facilities. “Our community is dedicated to, and has a fantastic participation and interest in regional sports and we need to encourage this enthusiasm in our players, families, volunteers and clubs”, Mr Northe said. “What…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe today threw his support behind the dedicated group of volunteers at Latrobe Valley Racing Club, in their efforts to secure more race meetings at the Traralgon Racecourse. “This group of volunteers and its members have been advocating for the return of a minimum of three scheduled race meetings annually; however…
POLICY BACKGROUND Country racing has an important and vibrant history in the Latrobe Valley, where the industry creates jobs and valuable training for both animals and professionals in the sport. The Latrobe Valley Racing Club operate horse-racing events at the local Traralgon Racecourse – where currently there are two meetings annually. This volunteer club enjoys…