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…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe will next week table a petition containing thousands of signatures to the Victorian Parliament that calls upon the State Government to explore every opportunity to reopen Hazelwood Pondage for public use. “Both the petitions addressed to the Parliament of Victoria, and an online petition that was operating totalled in excess…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has once again in Parliament called upon the Minister for Agriculture to provide much-needed support, to our Latrobe Valley farmers who are experiencing continued drought conditions. “I’m continuing to fight for local farmers who are doing it tough and it’s incumbent on the Minister to meet with, and listen to,…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe this week in Parliament called for better support for local organisations who are working tirelessly in the areas of life education, mental health and suicide prevention services and advocacy. “In terms of suicide prevention the Government announced an ambitious target to half the Victorian suicide rate by 2025, but the…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has described the State Budget, handed down in Parliament today as a “mixed bag” for the Morwell electorate. “Whilst there is some positive news in the 2019/2020 State Budget for our community, there are still some shortfalls of areas that need to be addressed”, Mr Northe said, speaking from Spring…
With the State Government set to release its 2019/2020 budget next Monday 27th May, Member for Morwell Russell Northe has called upon the State Government to ensure the Latrobe Valley region is not ignored when it comes to investment and new jobs for the region. “Whilst I am pleased the State Government had made a…