An elected Liberals-Nationals government will lead the revitalisation of the Neighbourhood Watch program according to Member for Morwell Russell Northe. The Liberal-Nationals have committed to providing $2m over four years to fund locally based crime prevention initiatives and central head office co-ordination. “This comes after the current State Government failed to renew the…
Community safety is at risk after Daniel Andrews’ failure to do enough to tackle a rising crime rate, Member for Morwell Russell Northe said. The Victorian Crime Statistics Agency released its quarterly data today, revealing the number of offences recorded by police rose 11.6 per cent in the year to 30 September 2016. In Latrobe,…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has encouraged all local sporting clubs and organisations to apply for round two of the Sporting Club Grants program. Mr Northe said the grants allow sporting clubs to update their equipment, train their volunteers and improve their operational effectiveness. “Grant streams like this offer a great opportunity for…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has announced the four winners of his annual Christmas card design competition today. “The four winning designs were Brady Gaspero from Tobruk Street Primary School (Age 10), Will Murray from St Michael’s Primary School (Age 11), Sophie McLaren from Flinders Christian College (Age 8) and also a student from Commercial…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is encouraging eligible businesses across the Morwell electorate to apply for an Energy Assessment Grant. “Industry has made it absolutely clear that the responsibility of power price rises rests with the Andrews Labor Government and their damaging energy policies to increase the tax on coal by $252 million and implement…
Six local sports clubs have shared in just over $22,500 worth of funding under the VicHealth Active Club grant scheme. Mr Northe said the grants, of up to $10,000 each, will make a significant difference to the local sporting clubs. Member for Morwell Russell Northe congratulated Callignee and Traralgon South Cricket Club ($3,000), Combined Gippsland…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is encouraging veteran organisations, councils and community groups to apply for grants to assist with restoration work required on war memorials. Mr Northe said grants of up to $20,000 to renew or repair local commemorative sites and honour rolls were available through the Restoring Community War Memorials Grants program.…
Another blow to Latrobe Valley today with Johnson Health Tech’s (JHT) Head office in Morwell announcing they will be closing their doors and relocating to Dandenong. Mr Northe said it’s my understanding that there could be approximately 25 local job losses emanating from this decision. “This is a difficult time for the Latrobe…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has expressed his concern with the announcement that the Traralgon Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre will be closing its doors from today. Mr Northe said he understood that 21 staff would sadly lose their jobs, including full time and casual employees. “Our thoughts are with all staff and their…
The announcement today by the Andrews Labor Government that alternative locations would be sought for the proposed development of a new fire station and ambulance station in Morwell is a positive step. However the Government should have listened and consulted with the Morwell emergency service responders in the first instance. They would then have…