Member for Morwell Russell Northe has today renewed calls for a review of the Latrobe Valley’s unfair public transport ticketing structure that places local commuters at a disadvantage. “I’ve long been calling for the State Government to review the myki ticketing structure in the Latrobe Valley, which forces local commuters to pay more to travel…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe wishes to advise that applications are now open for grants through the Victorian Government’s Building Safer Communities Program. There are three categories of grants available which cover a wide range of sectors and projects, with each focused on delivering grassroots and community focused projects to prevent crime. “First, the Creating…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe is encouraging local historians and community groups across the Gippsland region to apply for a share in $350,000 to preserve, record and share Victoria’s rich history. “The latest round of the Local History Grants Program is now open and accepting grant applications of up to $15,000 per project, and this…
Information released today that outlines the Victorian Planning Minister has approved a battery recycling plant in Hazelwood North will be met with disbelief and anger from many local residents. The Minister needs to explain to the local community how and why he approved the project prior to it being heard in VCAT. It was understood…
The State Government has just announced the latest round of the $20 Million World Game Facilities Fund which seeks to prioritise investments that support football players and clubs in underrepresented groups such as women and girls and disadvantaged communities. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said he was hopeful that local clubs would benefit from the…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe was pleased today to announce the 2020 winners of his annual Christmas Card design competition. Mr Northe offers the opportunity for all primary schools to participate in the Christmas Card design competition and hundreds and hundreds of designs were submitted this year. “It is amazing to see not only the…
Details of the State Government’s Regional Travel Voucher Scheme have finally been announced with the first rollout of vouchers becoming available from tomorrow. The travel vouchers will be rolled out in tranches, with the first 40,000 vouchers valued at $200 each available to be redeemed for travel between Saturday, 12 December 2020 and Friday, 22…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has welcomed news that a number of local schools would receive much needed funding for building upgrades and capital investments within their schools. “It was very pleasing to see a number of schools in our region be awarded funding through the Governments $70 million Minor Capital Works Fund that will…
Five organisations across the Latrobe Valley community will share in more than $30,000 of VicHealth funding to support residents hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic and to improve their health and wellbeing. The Toongabbie & District Pony Club and the Girl Guides Association Victoria located at Glengarry West are among the organisations to receive a…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has expressed his concern regarding the processes undertaken by the Andrews Labor Government in relation to its rushing through hotel quarantine legislation in Parliament this week. “On Friday of last week, the Government indicated they wished to put forward a Bill to be debated this sitting week in State Parliament.…