Unemployment in regional Victoria is rising sharply under the Andrews Labor Government and Gippsland Nationals MPs are concerned nothing is being done about it. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the latest Bureau of Statistics data showed regional Victoria shed 6,200 jobs this month, including 3,000 full-time jobs. “Regional Victoria has lost 10,100…
Youth unemployment could rise further in the Morwell and Narracan electorates, as Daniel Andrews cuts funding for vital workplace learning coordinators. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the coordinators improved youth employment opportunities by arranging work placements for students undertaking training at schools, TAFEs or registered training providers. “Without this program, it is going to…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is encouraging parents with leftover unused nappies to donate them to the Nappy Collective Giving Project. Mr Northe said the Nappy Collective Project aims to collect hundreds of thousands of leftover nappies from 370 official drop points in 31 towns and cities across Australia. “To date over 471,000 nappies…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe said two Latrobe Valley shooting clubs were set to benefit after the Victorian Government agreed to continue a grants program established by The Nationals. Mr Northe said the Shooting Sports Facilities Program was established by The Nationals in government last year and it is a great initiative which supports local…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe today congratulated Cobaarz Eco Salon owner, Nancy Corser and her staff for celebrating 20 years in business. Mr Northe said Cobaarz Glengarry salon was established in 1995 when Cobaarz discovered Aveda products and adapted Aveda to the salon, making them the only Aveda concept salon in Latrobe Valley. …
Grants of up to $2,000 are now on offer for events that promote the achievements and positive contribution young people make to our communities. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the one-off grants, open to councils, schools and other organisations, could be used to hold events such as concerts, art and photography exhibitions, workshops and…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has questioned the Andrews Labor Government over the source of copy paper used in Victoria’s state departments and agencies. Mr Northe has placed a series of questions on notice to the Minister for Finance, Robin Scott, asking what percentage of Australian made paper and Australian made recycled paper was being…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has called on the Andrews Labor Government to come clean over future plans for fire fighting operations in the Latrobe Valley. Speaking in State Parliament last week, Mr Northe detailed escalating local concerns conveyed to him by local CFA personnel and volunteers about the Government’s lack of action for the new CFA District 27 and the Morwell emergency services hub.…
Year nine and 10 students are encouraged to apply for the Premier’s Spirit of ANZAC prize. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said local students had until 30 October to apply for the tour that will visit Lemnos, Gallipoli and the Western Front. “The Spirit of ANZAC Prize provides students with an amazing opportunity to travel…
Local sporting clubs are encouraged to apply for an automatic defibrillator to help save the lives of players, officials and spectators. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the Defibrillators for Sporting Clubs and Facilities Program was now open and provided clubs with funding to purchase an automatic external defibrillator (AED) for their club or sports…