Member for Morwell Russell Northe has today in Parliament raised concerns on behalf of local landowners with respect to a distinct lack of communication from the State Labor Government following Planning Panels Victoria recommendations to Latrobe City Council’s “Traralgon Growth Area Review”. During his constituency question to the Minister for Planning Mr Northe said by…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) — I want to acknowledge participants in the Latrobe youth council and note their attendance at Parliament today. It is terrific that we have young members of our community who are prepared to be a voice and advocates for youth in our community. Congratulations to Daniel, Tearna, Samantha, Christopher, Kristen, Joshua, Gregory, Brodie, Nyalat…
Mr NORTHE — On Sunday I attended the Traralgon branch of the Cancer Council Victoria’s annual high afternoon tea fundraiser at the Premiere Function Centre in Traralgon. The event has been running for five years and it aims to raise money for cancer research. Approximately $25 000 was raised on the day, with 360 guests in attendance. Since 1981…
Mr NORTHE — I also had the pleasure on Sunday of attending the Latrobe RSL group’s Vietnam Veterans Day reflection service at ANZAC Memorial Park in Traralgon. The commemoration day allows us to pay our respects to those who served and sacrificed so much in the Vietnam War and in particular recognises the Battle of Long Tan.…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) — It gives me pleasure to rise this afternoon to speak on the Corrections Legislation Amendment Bill 2015. As the member for Box Hill said, this bill does a number of different things to contemporise the issues around corrections and parole. There are 9 or 10 key areas to this bill, which I will go…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) — Despite the negative impact created by the Andrews Labor government through its announcement of additional public holidays in Victoria, we have many businesses in the Morwell electorate which are doing some amazing work. For example, I recently had the pleasure of attending the Latrobe City Business and Tourism Association’s people’s choice awards, where…
Question asked by: Member for Morwell Directed to: Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing Asked on: 11 June 2015 REPLY: I acknowledge the concerns of residents at Gwalia Street and assure them that the Government places a high priority on ensuring that all members of the community have quiet enjoyment of their homes. The Government…
Grants of up to $8,000 are now available to help communities modify, equip and improve Men’s Sheds, Member for Morwell Russell Northe announced today. Mr Northe encouraged community groups with existing Men’s Sheds across the Morwell electorate to apply for the latest round of grants available from the Australian Men’s Sheds Association under the Nationals…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe says local students will benefit as three local schools receive additional funding for maintenance and upgrades. Mr Northe said the funding for Kurnai College, Liddiard Road Primary School and Tyers Primary School would pay for some very important infrastructure improvements. “I congratulate Kurnai College, Liddiard Road and Tyers Primary Schools…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe is encouraging sports and active recreation clubs in the Morwell electorate to apply for VicHealth Grants to increase the number of people participating at their clubs, contributing to healthy Victorian communities. Applications for the first round of Active Club Grants can be submitted now until 18 September 2015. “Each year,…