The latest figures show there are 9731 fewer people employed in full-time work in the Latrobe-Gippsland region than before Daniel Andrews came into Government. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data indicates the region’s unemployment is at 8.2 per cent – 2.1 per cent higher than December 2014. Yet more concerning is the rising unemployment…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is encouraging young farmers in Latrobe City to apply for funding so they are better equipped to face the farming challenges and opportunities of the future. Mr Northe said scholarships of up to $10,000 were available to farmers and farm workers under 35 years of age to help them improve…
Nominations have opened for the first Fred Hollows Humanity Award in Victoria and Member for Morwell Russell Northe is encouraging locals to get involved. Professor Fred Hollows dedicated his life to helping others, saving the sight of disadvantaged people around the world. The Fred Hollows Foundation is keeping Fred’s vision alive through an…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe today joined with Boolarra South residents, Tony and Linda Minter in calling upon the State Labor Government to include Latrobe City Council in the Governments Powerline Replacement Fund (PRF). Mr Northe said the Powerline Replacement Fund provides financial support to property owners to assist with the replacement of dangerous private…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is encouraging community and ex-service organisations to apply for funding to ensure the sacrifice and service of veterans is acknowledged in local communities. Mr Northe said there were four grants streams that enabled communities to better connect with local veterans and commemorate past conflicts. “Acknowledging the contribution our veterans have…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe this week in Parliament raised concerns about rising unemployment figures in the Latrobe Valley under the Andrews Labor Government. Mr Northe said the unemployment rate for the Latrobe region continues to be an ongoing concern for our community. “The small area labour market figures released last week paint a very…
A petition with hundreds of signatures calling for the State Government to provide funding to Gippsland Carers Association (GCA) to continue its valuable work has been tabled in Parliament by Member for Morwell Russell Northe. Mr Northe tabled the petition this week, supported by Member for Narracan, Gary Blackwood. Mr Northe said the…
Sporting and recreation clubs across the Morwell electorate have received a share in almost $1 million in the latest round of VicHealth’s Active Club Grants, to help get Victorians more physically active. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the grants, of up to $10,000 each, will make a significant difference to the local clubs in…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is calling on the State Labor Government to ensure the Boolarra Police station does not remain closed into the future. Mr Northe said he had been approached by a number of Boolarra residents who have expressed their concern that the Boolarra police station which is currently closed, may not reopen.…
The Andrews Government still refuses to support the Latrobe Valley Racing Club (LVRC) in its endeavours to host additional race meetings. Under questioning on country race dates at recent Public Accounts and Estimates Hearing, Minister for Racing, Martin Pakula, disappointingly said he would take no direct action to assist clubs like Latrobe Valley that are…