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…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe says local students will benefit as three local schools receive additional funding for maintenance and upgrades. Mr Northe said the funding for Kurnai College, Liddiard Road Primary School and Tyers Primary School would pay for some very important infrastructure improvements. “I congratulate Kurnai College, Liddiard Road and Tyers Primary Schools…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe is encouraging sports and active recreation clubs in the Morwell electorate to apply for VicHealth Grants to increase the number of people participating at their clubs, contributing to healthy Victorian communities. Applications for the first round of Active Club Grants can be submitted now until 18 September 2015. “Each year,…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has congratulated two local CFA groups that will receive funding from the 2015/16 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP). Mr Northe said the program assisted emergency service agencies with the purchase of operational equipment, trucks, and funds minor upgrades. “Local emergency service volunteers make a significant contribution to supporting and…
The short timeframe for submissions to the Fire Services Review has fuelled concerns the Melbourne-based union will gain control of country firefighting operations. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said there were even fears that the Andrews Labor Government would use the review to merge the CFA with the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB). “Local CFA volunteers…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is encouraging women in the Morwell electorate to have regular mammograms. His call comes following the launch of the 4th annual BreastScreen Victoria Electorate Report Card which he attended at Parliament recently. Mr Northe said the annual electorate report card for the Morwell Electorate from BreastScreen Victoria showed encouraging participation…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is encouraging Latrobe City Council and community organisations in the Morwell electorate to consider applying for funding through The Community Sports Infrastructure Fund. Mr Northe said the program aimed to provide high-quality, accessible community sport and recreation facilities across Victoria. “A range of grants is on offer including funding for…