Community groups and racing bodies across Gippsland have the chance to host the coveted Melbourne Cup trophy with applications for the 2016 Melbourne Cup Tour now open. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) was encouraging towns, no matter how small, to apply for the opportunity. “The Melbourne Cup tour provides…
The Andrews Government is not doing all it can to ensure Latrobe Valley residents and businesses have a fair go at winning local employment opportunities, according to Member for Morwell Russell Northe. Speaking in parliament this week Mr Northe said he had been told there was a distinct lack of information coming from Government…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has called on the Victorian Government to support a thorough investigation into the high fuel prices in the Latrobe Valley. Speaking in parliament this week Mr Northe said locals quite rightly felt like they were being “ripped off”. “I do wish to express concerns on behalf of local motorists and…
Gippsland National MPs Melina Bath and Russell Northe have called on the government to meet with Latrobe Performing Arts Centre redevelopment advocacy group ‘Get it Built’. Speaking in parliament this week Member for Eastern Victoria Region Melina Bath called on the Minister for Regional Development to meet with the group to see first-hand the passion,…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has called on the Andrews Government to make public the plans for the Morwell Primary School regeneration project. Mr Northe said with works underway on the Morwell site many community groups and members of the public had visited his office wanting to view plans and see what the completed…
Nationals Member for Morwell, Russell Northe, has raised the plight of a local family affected by V/Line’s ongoing problems with the Public Transport Minister during Parliament today. Mr Northe told Parliament he had been contacted by Latrobe Valley mother Gillian Young, whose daughter has a disability and attends medical appointments in Melbourne. “With only a…
With V/Line passengers required to pay for train travel again starting Monday, Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the Andrews Government was misleading Gippsland commuters about the extent of disruptions on the Gippsland line. “The Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan has stated that service patterns on the regional network are stable and 80…
Nationals MPs Russell Northe and Melina Bath are calling on Gippsland residents to celebrate the success of local businesses by nominating them for the 2016 Telstra Australian Business Awards. “Our local businesses and the incredible people who run them are central to the strength of our local economy and it’s important we celebrate them,” Mr…
Nationals MPs Russell Northe and Melina Bath are calling for nominations for the 2016 Victorian Disability Sector Awards. Mr Northe said the awards recognise and honour individuals, businesses and organisations that are making a difference to the lives of Victorians with a disability. “It’s especially important that we acknowledge the contribution of individuals and organisations…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is encouraging Latrobe Valley shooting sports clubs to apply for the latest grants round of the Shooting Sports Facilities Program. “Shooting involves a high level of proficiency and it is important that our rural communities have good facilities to develop skills and to support the safe and responsible use of…