Member for Morwell Russell Northe was today thrilled to learn that multiple local road projects have been funded in round two of the Victorian Governments Fixing Country Roads Program. “The Fixing Country Roads Program provides an opportunity for Councils to apply for funding for the purposes of improving local roads, and this is vitally important…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has used Question Time in Parliament this week to place more pressure upon the Andrews Government to extend drought support measures to Latrobe Valley farmers and families. “Over the past few months I have received many calls and emails from local farmers who are doing it tough due to these…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe yesterday by way of a Grievance Debate called upon the State Government to ensure local workers have future employment opportunities in traditional and new industries in the Latrobe Valley. Mr Northe highlighted the challenges being experienced by the energy and resources, agriculture and timber industries and how poor Government policy…
This week in State Parliament, Member for Morwell Russell Northe has acknowledged and congratulated local groups and businesses involved in raising significant funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. “I was proud to rise in Parliament to congratulate a special group of local people who work tirelessly every year, to put Latrobe Valley…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) (09:58): It was a privilege to once again honour the men and women who have served our country at the 2019 Anzac Day services across the Morwell electorate. It was terrific to see such strong crowds attend our dawn and day services. A massive thank you to the following groups and community…
Mr NORTHE: Once again the Morwell electorate stands with pride as one of the most successful regions in raising funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. There are many generous groups and individuals who have worked tirelessly to raise much-needed funds to support ill and sick children and their families. In turn I…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) (11:46): (517) My question is for the Minister for Agriculture in the other place. Minister, what is the latest information in regard to the level of government assistance that is being provided to farming families in Latrobe city who are experiencing ongoing debilitating drought conditions? The state government has announced some programs…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) (15:02): It is my pleasure to rise this afternoon to participate in the grievance debate. My grievance is with respect to the concerns of my community about future employment opportunities, particularly in the areas of energy and resources, agriculture and the timber industries. These industries are absolutely crucial to not only the…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has again expressed his disappointment at the State Governments lack of support for Latrobe Valley commuters when it comes to public transport services and prices. Earlier this year Mr Northe questioned the Minister for Public Transport in Parliament about the unfair and unjust prices Latrobe Valley students are forced to…
L2P is an innovative community based program funded by TAC and administered through Vic Roads, which has been developed to provide assistance to young people who face significant barriers in completing their 120 hours of on-road driving experience. Berry Street Morwell who currently operate Latrobe L2P, have been providing young people in the Latrobe Valley,…