The Nationals Member for Morwell, Russell Northe, has again highlighted Gippsland’s ongoing V/Line crisis in Parliament today. But instead of focusing on the difficulties still being faced by regional V/Line users, Premier Daniel Andrews and Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan chose to use Parliament to promote an $11 billion Metro Rail Project in Melbourne. Mr…
Young regional leaders who want to influence State Government decision making are encouraged to apply for the YMCA’s Youth Parliament program before 7 April to have their views heard. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said this year’s program would give 16-25 year-olds an introduction into the workings of State Parliament with 120 spots available. “Since…
Leader of the Nationals Peter Walsh met with and spoke to local farmers on his visit to the Latrobe Valley today. Mr Walsh, who is also Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Water, along with Member for Morwell Russell Northe and Member for Eastern Victoria Region Melina Bath, visited Gippsland Free Range Eggs in Glengarry, Sticky…
Nationals MPs Russell Northe and Melina Bath today attended the formal opening of a new multi-disciplinary centre (MDC) in Morwell, a one stop shop for victims of sexual abuse. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said in Government, the Liberal-National Coalition provided $4.8 million in the 2012-13 budget towards the construction and operating costs of Morwell’s…
One Lavalla Catholic College student will embark on a trip of a lifetime in March, when she travels to Gallipoli as part of the Victorian Government’s Spirit of ANZAC Prize. Year 11 student, Isis Tyler, will become the sixth Lavalla Catholic College representative to visit Gallipoli and the Western Front, Member for Morwell, Russell…
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…