A petition calling upon the State Labor Government to provide funding for the redevelopment of the Traralgon Swimming Pool has been launched today by Member for Morwell Russell Northe and Member for Eastern Victoria Region Melina Bath. Mr Northe said the current 50 metre outdoor pool was substantially outdated, significantly underutilised and had had little…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe recently wrote to the ACCC raising concerns about the disparity in fuel prices across the Latrobe Valley in comparison to other regional towns. Mr Northe said he wrote to the ACCC inviting them to the Latrobe Valley to conduct an investigation into local petrol prices. “I have been calling on…
Local residents in dance teacher Julie Ryan and paramedic Neil Akers were acknowledged in Parliament today for their outstanding community service. Member for Morwell, Russell Northe today spoke in Parliament about the achievements of both Julie and Neil and their contribution to the local community over many decades. Mr Northe attended a fundraising event last…
The Premier of Victoria Daniel Andrews has neglected the Latrobe Valley following recent failures of EPA monitoring equipment in the region. Member for Morwell Russell Northe today in Parliament criticised Mr Andrews for his handling of the EPA monitoring equipment failures and the hypocrisy he has demonstrated to locals. Mr Northe conveyed his concerns and…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has today called on Daniel Andrews to provide more specific detail on when the replacement of the Latrobe River Bridge between Tyers and Traralgon will occur, and how much funding is required. Mr Northe said the Andrews Labor Government today announced $85 million for regional bridges and level crossings, and…
Beyondblue’s big blue bus will arrive in Gippsland next week as part of its 50,000 kilometre, 18 month roadshow. Member for Morwell Russell Northe is encouraging people to attend one of the roadshow events being held across Gippsland. Mr Northe said people would be able to chat with staff and local health service providers in…
More people will have the chance to boost their skills and reach their potential through sport thanks to the Victalent Grants Program. Member for Morwell, Russell Northe is reminding local sporting groups Victalent grants are currently open to provide assistance to community sport and recreation organisations in rural and regional Victoria. Mr Northe said the…
On the first sitting week of the 2015 Parliament, Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has questioned the Andrews Labor Government on elements of their Back to Work Plan. Mr Northe said the Back to Work Plan aims to provide financial relief to employers in respect of the costs associated with hiring certain unemployed or retrenched…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has today raised his concerns about the removal of a race meeting from the Latrobe Valley Racing Club (LVRC). Mr Northe said prior to the 2010 election the then Shadow Minister for Racing, Denis Napthine met with members of the Latrobe Valley Racing Club, and made an election commitment if…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe today called on the local community to get behind inspiring local businesses by nominating them now for the 2015 Telstra Australian Business Awards. For 23 years the national award program has recognised the best in Australian small and medium business, helping them reach new levels of success. “Our local businesses,…