Member for Morwell Russell Northe has again slammed the unfair pricing structure that Latrobe Valley commuters are confronted with when utilising public transport. Mr Northe has called upon the State Government and Public Transport Victoria to urgently review the current zoning system that places Latrobe Valley residents at a distinct financial disadvantage when accessing public…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has today congratulated Latrobe City Council following its passing of a resolution calling for the State Government to undertake a detailed feasibility study to consider all options of retaining Hazelwood Pondage as a community asset. Last night’s Council meeting saw four resolutions passed demonstrating Council’s support in retaining the Pondage…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has again written to the Minister for Housing expressing his disappointment at the management of the recent public housing rental price increases. “I had previously written to the Minister in relation to the application of excessive rental increases for local public housing tenants; however the Ministers response to these serious…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has again written to Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes that calls upon the State Government to commit to undertaking a feasibility of Hazelwood Pondage and its future. Following on from meeting with the Minister in Parliament in June with local stakeholders , Mr Northe along with representatives from Latrobe…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has formally written to Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes in requesting that the State Government reopen its Worker Transfer Scheme (WTS) which was initially established to assist former Hazelwood workers and contractors find employment with other local power stations following the abrupt closure of Hazelwood Power Station in 2017.…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has again highlighted the State Government’s dismissive and seemingly disrespectful treatment of Latrobe Valley farmers. Speaking post a number of visits to Latrobe Valley farms yesterday, Mr Northe has repeated calls for the State Government to provide appropriate drought support for local farming families. “Whilst visiting those on the land…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has today highlighted the State Government’s contradictions in its media release of 28th June, 2019 titled “Delivering Jobs for the Latrobe Valley”. Within the said media release the State Government speaks to the benefits of the proposed GovHub that is set to be constructed in the township of Morwell, an…
It will now be easier for Victorians living in Morwell Electorate to get active thanks to four local sporting clubs sharing in over $750,000 in funding from VicHealth. This funding will support local sports clubs to create more opportunities for women and girls to get active by offering new female teams or programs and providing…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has today in Question Time raised concerns on the current employment status of former Hazelwood Power Station and Carter Holt Harvey workers and contractors, following the closure of both businesses over the past two years. Mr Northe had previously obtained information that clearly shows hundreds of former workers are either…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has today tabled a petition in State Parliament asking for the State Government to save the iconic Hazelwood Pondage. “Nearly 5,000 people have signed online and hard copy petitions, which demonstrates the massive support my community has for the retention of Hazelwood Pondage” Mr Northe said. Mr Northe also raised…