Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has highlighted statistics from the annual Victoria Energy and Water Ombudsman report that shows a huge jump in complaints related to new energy connections. “I have been telling the Government for months that Gippsland builders and home-owners have had to contend with extensive connection delays, which has added considerable cost…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has today called for fair and equitable investment across Latrobe Valley’s numerous sporting grounds, clubs and facilities. “Our community is dedicated to, and has a fantastic participation and interest in regional sports and we need to encourage this enthusiasm in our players, families, volunteers and clubs”, Mr Northe said. “What…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe today threw his support behind the dedicated group of volunteers at Latrobe Valley Racing Club, in their efforts to secure more race meetings at the Traralgon Racecourse. “This group of volunteers and its members have been advocating for the return of a minimum of three scheduled race meetings annually; however…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has written to the State Government Treasurer and Minister for Resources Tim Pallas, pleading for action regarding the abysmal time that is taken to consider local quarry licensing applications and approvals. “We have a well-established quarry industry, with many successful organisations and stable employers such as Maryvale Sands, Matthews Quarries,…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has written to the Minster for Public Transport, pleading for the State Government to commence the necessary planning, design and costings that will be required for a dedicated Gippsland V/Line route into Melbourne. “The frustration of Gippsland commuters is palpable given the unreliability of services with people either missing medical…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has today launched his policy initiative to provide safer roads for drivers and residents within Latrobe City. In particular, the sealing of some roads within Latrobe City require urgent action including Black Tank Road in Glengarry and Creamery Road in Yinnar, Mr Northe said. Mr Northe said, “It defies logic…
In this the last sitting week of the 58th Parliament, Member for Morwell, Russell Northe was today able to ask the State Government if it would finally increase funding to Lifeline Gippsland to help reduce the incidence of suicide in our community. “Additional funding to this incredible organisation would make such a positive difference and…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has written to the State Government Minister for Mental Health, pleading for action regarding the minimal State Government funding that Lifeline Gippsland receives. “Last month I had the utmost pleasure in attending Lifeline Gippsland’s 50-year celebrations, where we reflected and celebrated Lifeline Gippsland’s fabulous commitment and contribution to the mental…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has written to the State Government Minister for Mental Health, Martin Foley seeking answers on behalf of the Gippsland community on how it intends to spend the money it has allocated in its most recent budgets. “In the last two Victorian budgets, the Andrew’s Government has in its own words…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has called upon the Minister for Public Transport and the Victorian Government to give Latrobe Valley seniors a fair go when it comes to the costs of using trains and buses in our region. “Currently, there are discriminatory pricing rates that favour city commuters and disadvantage some regional communities –…