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…
Community groups and Council’s can now apply for crime prevention grants of up to $10,000 for stream 1 projects and funding of up to $25,000 is available for stream 2 projects as part of the Governments Community Safety Fund. Member for Morwell Russell Northe is encouraging local community groups within the Morwell electorate to think…
Last week in State Parliament Member for Morwell Russell Northe used Question Time to again call for the Government to explain what benefits Gippsland commuters will receive, once current rail upgrades are completed. “Gippsland commuters are continually experiencing delays, cancellations, disruptions and are faced with regular replacement services – they’re fed up with the poor…
Today at Spring Street, Russell Northe has paid tribute to many local legends and leaders in his Parliamentary contributions. “One of the best parts of my job is being able to formally congratulate the stars of our community, and it was my utmost pleasure to put on record my support for the winners of the…
In a bold move, Member for Morwell Russell Northe has this morning moved a Reasoned Amendment in State Parliament calling upon the State Government to delay debating their Renewable Energy (Jobs and Investment) Amendment Bill 2019 (VRET) until such time that extensive modelling has been undertaken to understand the possible impacts of the Bill. “The…
Last night in State Parliament, Member for Morwell Russell Northe pleaded with the State Government to support stakeholders who have been impacted by the closure of Hazelwood Pondage. Mr Northe highlighted in Parliament the current plight of the LV Game Fishing Club who have recently received notice that they are required to vacate from their…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has used question time in Parliament today to call for an update regarding the proposed Latrobe Valley SEA Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Facility. “Like many in my community, I was thrilled to learn last year that our region would be the destination for an Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Facility. Since the initial…
The Australian Energy Market Operators (AEMO) annual electricity supply forecast report should be concerning for all Victorians and a wake-up call for the Andrews State Government. The report notes that Victoria is at an even greater risk of power blackouts this summer, which is an incredulous situation for our State to be in. Last year…
Last week in State Parliament, the Legislative Assembly passed a Bill that bans the use of all single-use lightweight shopping bags. These bags will be banned from 1st November 2019 and this will apply to all retailers including supermarkets, greengrocers, bakeries, pharmacies, clothes stores, restaurants, cafes, markets, food outlets, petrol stations and more. Mr Northe…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe last week in State Parliament finally had the opportunity to respond to the State Government’s Budget and to which he called for additional support and meaningful investment for local community groups, organisations and projects that would build local infrastructure and create local jobs. “Whilst there was some positive news in…