Grants of up to $2,000 are now on offer for events that promote the achievements and positive contribution young people make to our communities. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the one-off grants, open to councils, schools and other organisations, could be used to hold events such as concerts, art and photography exhibitions, workshops and…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has questioned the Andrews Labor Government over the source of copy paper used in Victoria’s state departments and agencies. Mr Northe has placed a series of questions on notice to the Minister for Finance, Robin Scott, asking what percentage of Australian made paper and Australian made recycled paper was being…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has called on the Andrews Labor Government to come clean over future plans for fire fighting operations in the Latrobe Valley. Speaking in State Parliament last week, Mr Northe detailed escalating local concerns conveyed to him by local CFA personnel and volunteers about the Government’s lack of action for the new CFA District 27 and the Morwell emergency services hub.…
Year nine and 10 students are encouraged to apply for the Premier’s Spirit of ANZAC prize. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said local students had until 30 October to apply for the tour that will visit Lemnos, Gallipoli and the Western Front. “The Spirit of ANZAC Prize provides students with an amazing opportunity to travel…
Local sporting clubs are encouraged to apply for an automatic defibrillator to help save the lives of players, officials and spectators. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the Defibrillators for Sporting Clubs and Facilities Program was now open and provided clubs with funding to purchase an automatic external defibrillator (AED) for their club or sports…
The Victorian Parliament is holding a special community event to bring young Victorians to Parliament House through music and culture. Spring Street Beat will be held on Saturday 21 November 2015, from 10 am 5 pm. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the event aims to encourage and promote the musical acts of all styles…
Seniors in the Latrobe Valley are invited to a number of local events being held throughout October as part of the 2015 Victorian Seniors Festival. Member for Morwell Russell Northe today encouraged seniors in Latrobe Valley to start planning and make the most of this year’s Festival. “The Victorian Seniors Festival is a great opportunity…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe today joined with Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath to officially open the newly upgraded Art Resource Collective (ARC) building in Yinnar. Mr Northe said the $121,000 project was funded with $80,700 from the Liberal-National Coalition’s $1 billion Regional Growth Fund and the remaining funds from Latrobe City Council.…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has encouraged Latrobe Valley’s football and netball clubs and umpiring organisations to apply for funds from the latest round of Country Football and Netball Program grants. “Grants up to $100,000 are available to help clubs with improvements like change room upgrades, court refurbishments, ground resurface works or lighting installation,” Mr…
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.…