Four Latrobe Valley groups will improve their own safety and security after receiving grants from the 2015-16 Community Safety Fund. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said Morwell Baseball Club, Hazelwood Cemetery Trust, Anglicare Victoria and Cooinda Hill have all received grants to help improve security and reduce risks of theft, vandalism and anti-social behaviour. “Local…
Local Nationals MPs are encouraging Gippsland women involved in primary industries, who are passionate about their work and their community, to nominate for the 2016 Rural Women’s Award. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDIC) Rural Women’s Award supported women both financially and professionally. “This award will assist…
A petition with 3,575 signatures calling for the State Government to help fund Traralgon’s new aquatic centre has been tabled in Parliament by Member for Morwell Russell Northe. Mr Northe tabled the petition yesterday, supported by Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath. “The petition has been signed by people from Traralgon and the wider Gippsland…
Ratepayers across Latrobe City have been urged to check the actual increase in Fire Services Levy (FSL) imposed on their property for the new financial year. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the issuing of new rate notices had shown that some Latrobe City rate payers had been hit with an increase of approximately 12…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe and Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath today attended the official opening of Agnes Brereton Reserve and Old Trafford Oval Pavilions. Mr Northe said Latrobe Valley residents can now look forward to playing more sport all year round from upgrades to these two sporting pavilions. “The Victorian Coalition Government…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has encouraged local year nine and 10 students to apply for the 2015-16 Premier’s Spirit of ANZAC Prize. “Following the fantastic support of ANZAC Day commemorative services across the Morwell electorate it is timely to encourage local students to make the most of this meaningful opportunity,” Mr Northe said.…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has encouraged the local community to nominate someone they know for the 2015 Community Sport and Recreation Awards. Mr Northe said people could nominate their local sporting volunteers, coaches, officials and clubs for the awards. “The awards have a long-standing reputation for celebrating the achievements of our grassroots sporting and…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has this week in Parliament called upon the Andrews Labor Government to provide more support to reduce the impact of ice, in regional communities. Mr Northe said more support is needed for services providers and groups such as the, Ice Meltdown Project who are working to help support individuals and…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has today in Parliament raised concerns on behalf of local landowners with respect to a distinct lack of communication from the State Labor Government following Planning Panels Victoria recommendations to Latrobe City Council’s “Traralgon Growth Area Review”. During his constituency question to the Minister for Planning Mr Northe said by…
Grants of up to $8,000 are now available to help communities modify, equip and improve Men’s Sheds, Member for Morwell Russell Northe announced today. Mr Northe encouraged community groups with existing Men’s Sheds across the Morwell electorate to apply for the latest round of grants available from the Australian Men’s Sheds Association under the Nationals…