News today that Hazelwood Pondage’s closure will continue until at least the early part of 2019 is devastating news for tourists and locals alike. This popular and unique body of water is an extremely popular destination during the Christmas and School holiday period, but water enthusiasts and campers will now be forced to find other…
Each year thousands of people, international and domestic, travel through Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley, bringing $123 million to the local economy (ref) est. Identifying that this tourism provides great economic benefits for small and rural towns and communities, Member for Morwell Russell Northe has today unveiled his Policy Initiative that seeks to implement a…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is calling upon the State Government to enhance pedestrian safety including considering the installation of electronic school speed zone signs at the Tyers Primary School crossing on Main Road, Tyers. “Earlier this year I was contacted the Tyers Primary School Council President who had expressed strong concerns relating to the…
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…