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.…
The Andrews Labor Government should immediately release all non-confidential submissions made to the Fire Services Review to the public. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said despite the government promising to make the submissions available online, they are now being kept a secret until the review is complete. “If there is nothing to hide, why not…
The Andrews Labor Government has been called on to support Morwell’s Lion Dairy site and its workers during State Parliament this week. Member for Morwell Russell Northe called on the Minister for Employment, Jacinta Allan, to come to the Latrobe Valley and explain how the Andrews Labor Government will support Lion Australia and its Morwell…
The Andrews Labor Government has confirmed today that Morwell Park Primary School will be left out of a major primary schools modernisation plan. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the Andrews Labor Government had confirmed the plans at a media event held today to re-announce funding allocated in the 2015-16 State Budget. “In last year’s…
Latrobe Valley businesses strongly opposed to the Grand Final Parade public holiday have had their concerns aired in Parliament by Member for Morwell Russell Northe. Mr Northe told Parliament that businesses and community organisation right across the Morwell electorate were unhappy with the Andrews Government’s AFL Grand Final Parade public holiday. “Local businesses have made…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe today announced that local paramedics will benefit from a rebuilt Traralgon Ambulance Station. Mr Northe said the funding for Traralgon Ambulance Station would pay for some very important infrastructure improvements. “The current Traralgon Ambulance Station is 30 years old, lacks facilities and is in dire need of replacing,” Mr Northe…
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…