Member for Morwell Russell Northe has today in Parliament, acknowledged enormous contributions from two incredible leaders in our community. “Today in Parliament, I’ve paid tribute today to two upstanding members of our region, who have worked tirelessly for many years to improve the lives of people in our towns”, Mr Northe said. “Their drive and…
With Victoria currently relying on more than 80% of its electricity, supply from brown Coal (75%) and Gas (6.2%) the Minister for Energy has been questioned on what future Victorian Renewable Energy Targets (VRET) will mean for existing Latrobe Valley Power Stations. The Member for Morwell has yesterday in question time queried the State Governments…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is teaming up with Morwell Neighbourhood House in collecting Easter egg’s so in turn these donations can be handed to families that may be experiencing challenging times over the Easter period. Mr Northe will be accepting donations of Easter Eggs at his office in 12 George Street Morwell – Mr…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has expressed profound disappointment with the State Government’s plans to force Victorians who live to the east of the City, including Latrobe Valley residents, to fund the building of their West Gate Tunnel project. “Last week in Parliament, I spoke on the Andrew’s Government West Gate Tunnel Bill 2019 in…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has used Question Time in Parliament, to call upon the State Government to support the registered charities that help our local Farmers in need. “I just cannot accept that the Latrobe Valley continue to face significant and extreme weather and drought conditions that the Government can’t provide support for our…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has used Question Time in Parliament, to call upon the State Government to support the registered charities that help our local Farmers in need. “I just cannot accept that the Latrobe Valley continue to face significant and extreme weather and drought conditions that the Government can’t provide support for our…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has made a contribution on the electorate’s behalf in Parliament towards new legislation that seeks to reduce energy prices in Victoria. “Last week, the Victorian Parliament debated the Energy Legislation Amendment (Victorian Default Offer) Bill 2019”, Mr Northe said, “this new legislation has the aim to provide fairer electricity prices…
Today in Parliament, Russell Northe will honour the local victims and heroes of our community who are fighting the Yinnar South bushfire that is currently ravaging our region, in the heartfelt speech below: “I rise today to acknowledge and pay tribute to the immense generosity and community spirit of the people of the Morwell electorate.…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has today made it clear to the Minister for Resources Jaclyn Symes in Parliament that the Latrobe Valley community demands to see Hazelwood Pondage retained and reopened for public access and recreation uses. “After over fifty years of operation, Hazelwood power station was an enormous part of the Latrobe Valley…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has today in Parliament called on the Minister for Public Transport to abolish the unfair ticketing system that leaves Latrobe Valley families and students unfairly out of pocket. “Despite asking two basic questions in Question Time for this issue to be resolved, it was extremely disappointing that the Minister failed…