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…
Many sports and active recreation clubs across Latrobe Valley will benefit from funding as part of the second round of VicHealth’s Active Club Grants program. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the grants, of up to $3,000 each, aim to increase physical activity by making it easier for clubs to reach out to new participants…
Home owners, businesses and farmers will face large increases in their property based Fire Services Levy (FSL) as a direct result of the Labor State Budget. Member for Morwell, Russell Northe said the Andrews Labor Government outlined a huge 7.2 per cent increase in FSL receipts in its recent State Budget. “This means Latrobe Valley…
The Victorian Governments 2015/2016 state budget whilst providing a few initiatives for the township of Morwell, virtually ignores the remainder of Gippsland, Member for Morwell, Russell Northe announced today. Mr Northe said outside of Morwell the budget has provided very little for the Latrobe Valley community, especially in public transport and support for businesses. “Whilst…
Daniel Andrews must commit funding for major projects and improved services for the Morwell electorate in the upcoming 2015/16 State Budget, Member for Morwell Russell Northe said today. “Unfortunately the Andrews Labor Government has neglected regional Victoria and the Latrobe Valley in its failure to deliver any meaningful infrastructure or projects since the November 2014…