Member for Morwell Russell Northe is encouraging students in years 9, 10 and 11 at Government, Catholic and Independent schools to apply to participate in a study tour of Greece to deepen their understanding of civics and citizenship. “Recently the State Government announced this unique opportunity which will allow up to 22 Victorian students to…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe last week in Parliament finally received a response from the State Government in relation to Hazelwood Pondage being retained as a public recreational facilty into the future. It seemed that a response only occurred following a strong rebuke by Mr Northe in Parliament on Wednesday during Question Time. “Unfortunately, it…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe recently hosted a local golf day event in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Traralgon to help raise funds to support two local organisations deliver extra Mental Health First Aid training courses in the region. Mr Northe was thrilled to announce that both Lifeline Gippsland and Talking Mental Health will…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe attended the 70 year celebration of the Traralgon Table Tennis Association last weekend. With over 80 people in attendance it was a night for reflection on the wonderful history and achievements of the Traralgon Table Tennis Association and its hundreds of volunteers, administrators and players. Table Tennis is a sport…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is advising the Latrobe Valley community of the State Parliaments Inquiry into Tackling Climate Change in Victorian Communities by the Environment and Planning Committee, whom will be holding a public hearing in our region next week. “It’s important for individuals and organisations to engage with the Victorian Parliament and participate…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe recently raised in Parliament the need for the State Government to release further information on the much touted SEA Electric Vehicle manufacturing facility proposed for the Latrobe Valley. Almost twelve months ago the Premier announced that the Government was supporting SEA Electric in building a facility in the Latrobe Valley…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is throwing his support behind local communities in their endeavours to have abandoned and/or derelict buildings cleaned up. Mr Northe has been contacted by local residents across several communities including the Traralgon Community Development Association (TCDA) who feel very strongly about this issue. The TCDA and indeed other community organisations…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has again vented his frustration at the State Government over its lack of response and interest to the Latrobe Valley community in the wake of the closure of Hazelwood Pondage. Following the presentation of thousands of signatures in State Parliament in June of this year, Mr Northe had at the…
On the back of World Suicide Prevention Day yesterday and RUOK Day tomorrow, Member for Morwell Russell Northe has thrown his support behind these and other mental health and suicide prevention programs. “As many in my community know, I’m extremely passionate about services for those suffering from mental illness”, Mr Northe said from Spring Street…
News that Brancourts has gone into administration is a bitter blow for the more than 30 local employees who are employed at Brancourts’ Traralgon processing plant. “It has been an incredibly tough time for farmers and the dairy industry more broadly and it’s a shame that an Australian company such as Brancourts has felt the…