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…
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…