Member for Morwell Russell Northe has today noted the launch of the State Governments $5 million Community Food Relief Fund that will help support local community organisations in supplying food to Victorians in need. “One-off grants of up to $75,000 are available to enable organisations to increase capacity to deliver and store food, whilst supporting…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is today calling upon the State Government to fast-track the promised Morwell Foodbank hub to support the Latrobe Valley community in the wake of COVID-19. “The State Government in 2018 made an election commitment to provide $10 million to establish two Foodbank hubs, including one in Morwell” Mr Northe said…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has today called upon the State Government to provide clarity for photography businesses given many weeks of uncertainty for the sector. Mr Northe said he had been approached by a number of local photographers in recent times who were seeking information on what is allowable or not under Third Step…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is pleased to get behind the Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) to raise awareness of Mental Health. It is an important time for the community to come together and raise awareness especially after what has been a very difficult year for all. After the success of previous years National Mental…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has expressed his concern with respect to Council rate increases being experienced by a number of local rate-payers. Mr Northe said he had been contacted by a number of local residents who had received rate notices in recent weeks that in some cases showed marked increases from the previous year.…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe wishes to advise local sole traders that the Victorian Governments Sole Trader Support Fund is now open for application. The Sole Trader Support Fund provides up to $3,000 to assist eligible businesses with overhead costs during what has been an extraordinarily challenging time financially and emotionally. Mr Northe said he…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe said he was pleased to learn that the Victorian Governments Business Adaptation Grants program has been extended following the announcement of the most recent recipients which also included support for a Traralgon based business. Mr Northe said, “It was terrific to see Village Dairy in Traralgon East receive a $76,000…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has expressed his disappointment in the State Governments failure to provide a response to questions posed in Parliament way back in May and in regard to the use of local CFA 4 x 4 tankers. Mr Northe said he asked his questions to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services,…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has today in Parliament raised a number of concerns relating to the State Government’s COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2020. The Bill seeks to extend certain temporary changes, as well as introduce new provisions over the next six months, for the purposes of the Governments response…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has today in State Parliament asked if the State Government was considering reinstating the recently terminated Latrobe Valley Back to Work Scheme. The Latrobe Valley Back to Work Scheme was introduced in January 2017 following the closure of Hazelwood Power Station and essentially it financially incentivised local employers to employ…