Member for Morwell, Russell Northe this week in Parliament questioned the Minister for Public Transport in relation to the ongoing poor performance of Gippsland V/Line services. Mr Northe highlighted the concerns of Gippsland commuters who are regularly forced to deal with delays, cancellations, crowded carriages and buses replacing trains which only adds to the frustration…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe used his Members Statement in Parliament today to highlight concerns of the Latrobe Valley community post the closure of Hazelwood Power Station nearly 12 months ago. “The closure of Hazelwood in such a short time-frame was such a bitter blow for many workers, contractors, families, businesses and our local community,”…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has today questioned the Minister for Mental Health, Martin Foley on what the State Government plans are in building a much needed residential Alcohol and Drug rehabilitation facility in the Latrobe Valley. Mr Northe said, “The lives of many individuals and families within the Latrobe Valley were being destroyed by…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe recently asked questions in State Parliament of Minister for Sport and Recreation, John Eren in relation to the incomplete Traralgon West Sporting Pavilion. Mr Northe called upon the Minister to provide the user groups of the Traralgon West complex with an update and whether the State Government will assist in…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe recently spoke in State Parliament to acknowledge the work and contributions of the many amazing women within the Morwell electorate as part of International Women’s Day celebrations. In particular, Mr Northe highlighted the incredible work of local Disability Employment organisation, Work Solutions Gippsland and its CEO, Mrs Donna Faulkner. Donna…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has today sought Government support for a new pilot program that will enhance safety at local train stations, taxi ranks and bus terminals and on our public transport networks. After receiving substantial feedback from many stakeholders including passengers, businesses, police and employees of bus, rail and taxi services, it has…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has today written to the State Ministers for Industrial Relations and Energy in regards to the electricity connection debacle that is impacting the building industry in the Latrobe Valley and Gippsland region. Mr Northe had previously raised concerns on the recent shortage of structural timber supply that was affecting local…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe when speaking in Parliament yesterday has condemned the Minister for Resources for failing to commit to meet with local Latrobe Valley Quarry owners to address a number of issues the quarry industry is currently facing. Mr Northe had requested in December last year in Parliament the necessity for the Minister…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has today raised in Parliament community concerns over the future of Hazelwood Pondage. Mr Northe quizzed the Minister for Resources on what the future holds for the Pondage now that Hazelwood Power Station has closed. “Unfortunately the Ministers response in Parliament today provided absolutely no answers as to whether the…
Health promotion foundation VicHealth is aiming to get more Latrobe Valley locals taking part in community sport with around $400,000 in new Active Club Grants funding announced today. Community sport clubs are encouraged to apply for the grants to start up new social programs and women and girls’ teams in a bid to make it…