Australian Bureau of Statistics figures released yesterday show 1,749 full-time jobs have been lost in the Latrobe-Gippsland region since Daniel Andrews came to office. The number of people in full-time jobs in Latrobe-Gippsland has fallen from 78, 421 in December 2014 to 76,672 in November 2015. The local unemployment rate has risen to 7.8 per…
As the festive season approaches, many people will take the opportunity to catch up with family and friends, and take a well-earned rest. Many of us are probably wondering how another year passed so quickly and are pledging to spend more time on the things that are really important to us in 2016. Christmas is…
The popular Regional Living Expo has been added to the long list of regional projects axed by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said Labor’s Agriculture Minister Jaala Pulford would not answer questions about the future of the Expo in Parliament last week, but then rolled out a press release on…
Students at Victorian Government schools will be stopped from learning or singing a wide selection of Christmas carols under new guidelines issued by the Melbourne Labor Government. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the restrictions are contained in a Fact Sheet sent out to school principals issued last month, but not made public. “The Fact…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe yesterday received a tour of the newly opened Multi-Disciplinary Centre (MDC) in Morwell. Mr Northe said the new MDC is a one stop shop for victims of sexual abuse and is designed to improve local responses. “In government, the Liberal-National Coalition provided $4.8 million in the 2012-13 budget towards the…
Multicultural groups in the Morwell electorate are being encouraged to apply for a grant to run multicultural celebrations, festivals, and events across the electorate. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the Multicultural Festivals and Events Funding (MFE) Program 2015-16 provided groups with the opportunity to access grants ranging from $500 to $100,000. “These grants support…
The accessibility of services across health, education, disability, housing, sport and employment available to people living with autism will be examined by a Parliamentary Inquiry, The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region Melina Bath announced today. Ms Bath said the inquiry would enable local families, teachers and community groups to have their say on important…
The Victorian Seniors Card has been expanded and will now provide business discounts to Victorians aged 60 and over who are still working full time. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the new Seniors Business Discount Card was part of Victoria’s Seniors Participation Action Plan which was supported by the Liberal-National Coalition in the 2014…
Sports and active recreation clubs throughout the Morwell electorate will receive funding as part of the first round of VicHealth’s 2015-16 Active Club Grants program. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the grants aim to increase or maintain participation in physical activity by funding essential equipment like bats, portable goals, uniforms and balls. “This…
The Andrews Labor Government has still refused to adequately answer 14 questions asked by Member for Morwell Russell Northe about the establishment of Latrobe Valley’s new CFA District 27. Mr Northe had previously placed a number of questions on notice to the Andrews Labor Government to detail the implementation plans for District 27 after local…