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…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe today encouraged small businesses in the Morwell electorate to make use of a new comprehensive 55-page guide to Victoria’s Small Business Festival, which outlines the staging of the event around regional Victoria. Victoria’s Small Business Festival runs from the 1-31 August this year and features a collection of events…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe is calling for local nominations to the 2016 Victorian Honour Roll of Women (the Honour Roll). Since its commencement in 2001, the Honour Roll has acknowledged and celebrated the outstanding achievements of 562 Victorian women who have contributed to change across a broad spectrum of passions and interests. “In my…
The Melbourne Labor Government’s plan to introduce two new public holidays will cost the state’s economy around $1 billion every year, Member for Morwell, Russell Northe said today. Mr Northe said a Regulatory Impact Statement released today showed the huge cost of the new public holiday on Grand Final Eve. “The economic cost is estimated…
The Regional Achievement and Community Awards have been launched for 2015. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the awards encourage, acknowledge and reward the valuable contribution individuals, businesses, groups and organisations are making in regional and rural Victoria. “The Regional Achievement and Community Awards began in 2002 and have grown to become one of the…
The Andrews Labor Government is using its Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund as a way of cost-shifting so it can spend more in Melbourne, Member for Morwell, Russell Northe said today. The fund’s guidelines were released earlier this week. “This week’s announcement has confirmed my fear that the Melbourne Labor Government is using its…
Ratepayers and local councils across Latrobe Valley can have their say on the Andrews Labor Government’s proposed cap on rates. Member for Morwell, Russell Northe said the Liberal-Nationals Coalition had always worked hard to lower the cost of living for families and agreed rates should be kept down. But Mr Northe said it was important…