Member for Morwell Russell Northe last week in Parliament questioned the Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio over funds allocated to the Shanghai Electric Briquetting Project. “In 2014 State and Federal Governments jointly announced $25 million to Shanghai Electric under the Advanced Lignite Demonstration Program (ALDP) but the project which was to be based…
Shadow Minister for Regional Development and Sport Damian Drum was at Traralgon Outdoor Pool today highlighting the need for Government funding for a new public indoor heated pool. Mr Drum was invited by local Members Russell Northe and Melina Bath to inspect the pool and listen to local constituents about the need for an upgraded…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe says that a proposed ban on confusing petrol discount display boards outside petrol stations might avoid confusion for some motorists but in reality it doesn’t address the major concern for local residents and that being high fuel prices. Mr Northe said under the proposed changes petrol stations will only be…
The Nationals Member for Morwell, Russell Northe, has again highlighted Gippsland’s ongoing V/Line crisis in Parliament today. But instead of focusing on the difficulties still being faced by regional V/Line users, Premier Daniel Andrews and Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan chose to use Parliament to promote an $11 billion Metro Rail Project in Melbourne. Mr…
Young regional leaders who want to influence State Government decision making are encouraged to apply for the YMCA’s Youth Parliament program before 7 April to have their views heard. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said this year’s program would give 16-25 year-olds an introduction into the workings of State Parliament with 120 spots available. “Since…
Leader of the Nationals Peter Walsh met with and spoke to local farmers on his visit to the Latrobe Valley today. Mr Walsh, who is also Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Water, along with Member for Morwell Russell Northe and Member for Eastern Victoria Region Melina Bath, visited Gippsland Free Range Eggs in Glengarry, Sticky…
Nationals MPs Russell Northe and Melina Bath today attended the formal opening of a new multi-disciplinary centre (MDC) in Morwell, a one stop shop for victims of sexual abuse. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said in Government, the Liberal-National Coalition provided $4.8 million in the 2012-13 budget towards the construction and operating costs of Morwell’s…
One Lavalla Catholic College student will embark on a trip of a lifetime in March, when she travels to Gallipoli as part of the Victorian Government’s Spirit of ANZAC Prize. Year 11 student, Isis Tyler, will become the sixth Lavalla Catholic College representative to visit Gallipoli and the Western Front, Member for Morwell, Russell…
Community groups and racing bodies across Gippsland have the chance to host the coveted Melbourne Cup trophy with applications for the 2016 Melbourne Cup Tour now open. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) was encouraging towns, no matter how small, to apply for the opportunity. “The Melbourne Cup tour provides…
The Andrews Government is not doing all it can to ensure Latrobe Valley residents and businesses have a fair go at winning local employment opportunities, according to Member for Morwell Russell Northe. Speaking in parliament this week Mr Northe said he had been told there was a distinct lack of information coming from Government…