BACKGROUND The Gippsland community endures a terrible impacts from Prostate Cancer. The mortality rates for men with this disease are higher in Gippsland in comparison to the rest of Victoria: our men are diagnosed at more advanced stages of this dreadful disease and they wait significantly longer timeframes for life-saving treatment. One fifth are diagnosed…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe today called for additional support to tackle an alarming issue for our community – Prostate Cancer. “The mortality rates for men with this disease are higher in Gippsland in comparison to every other region of Victoria”, Mr Northe said, “our local men are diagnosed at more advanced stages of this…
BACKGROUND The Gippsland community endures a terrible impacts from Prostate Cancer. The mortality rates for men with this disease are higher in Gippsland in comparison to the rest of Victoria: our men are diagnosed at more advanced stages of this dreadful disease and they wait significantly longer timeframes for life-saving treatment. One fifth are diagnosed…
News today that Hazelwood Pondage’s closure will continue until at least the early part of 2019 is devastating news for tourists and locals alike. This popular and unique body of water is an extremely popular destination during the Christmas and School holiday period, but water enthusiasts and campers will now be forced to find other…
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…