Member for Morwell Russell Northe has encouraged disability self-help groups to apply for grants of up to $10,000 to increase the independence and community participation of people with disabilities. “Disability Self Help Grants can be used for a variety of practical purposes including general expenses, running costs, and minor works or equipment,” Mr Northe said.…
The Andrews Labor Government should immediately release all non-confidential submissions made to the Fire Services Review to the public. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said despite the government promising to make the submissions available online, they are now being kept a secret until the review is complete. “If there is nothing to hide, why not…
The Andrews Labor Government has been called on to support Morwell’s Lion Dairy site and its workers during State Parliament this week. Member for Morwell Russell Northe called on the Minister for Employment, Jacinta Allan, to come to the Latrobe Valley and explain how the Andrews Labor Government will support Lion Australia and its Morwell…
The Andrews Labor Government has confirmed today that Morwell Park Primary School will be left out of a major primary schools modernisation plan. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the Andrews Labor Government had confirmed the plans at a media event held today to re-announce funding allocated in the 2015-16 State Budget. “In last year’s…
Latrobe Valley businesses strongly opposed to the Grand Final Parade public holiday have had their concerns aired in Parliament by Member for Morwell Russell Northe. Mr Northe told Parliament that businesses and community organisation right across the Morwell electorate were unhappy with the Andrews Government’s AFL Grand Final Parade public holiday. “Local businesses have made…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe today announced that local paramedics will benefit from a rebuilt Traralgon Ambulance Station. Mr Northe said the funding for Traralgon Ambulance Station would pay for some very important infrastructure improvements. “The current Traralgon Ambulance Station is 30 years old, lacks facilities and is in dire need of replacing,” Mr Northe…
Four Latrobe Valley groups will improve their own safety and security after receiving grants from the 2015-16 Community Safety Fund. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said Morwell Baseball Club, Hazelwood Cemetery Trust, Anglicare Victoria and Cooinda Hill have all received grants to help improve security and reduce risks of theft, vandalism and anti-social behaviour. “Local…
Local Nationals MPs are encouraging Gippsland women involved in primary industries, who are passionate about their work and their community, to nominate for the 2016 Rural Women’s Award. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDIC) Rural Women’s Award supported women both financially and professionally. “This award will assist…
A petition with 3,575 signatures calling for the State Government to help fund Traralgon’s new aquatic centre has been tabled in Parliament by Member for Morwell Russell Northe. Mr Northe tabled the petition yesterday, supported by Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath. “The petition has been signed by people from Traralgon and the wider Gippsland…
Ratepayers across Latrobe City have been urged to check the actual increase in Fire Services Levy (FSL) imposed on their property for the new financial year. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the issuing of new rate notices had shown that some Latrobe City rate payers had been hit with an increase of approximately 12…