Member for Morwell Russell Northe says it is incumbent upon the State Government to take decisive action and address the Steelvision Morwell debacle that has impacted many local businesses, workers and families. “Steelvision were brought to the Latrobe Valley by the State Government with much fanfare in 2018, and the company subsequently received substantial funding…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is calling upon the State Government to extend free bus travel for Gippsland commuters, following news that trains won’t be operating on the Gippsland line between the 2nd January and the 13th January 2019. Currently buses are replacing trains on our network from 1st December to 23rd December which has…
After attending Engie’s Hazelwood Community Information Meeting last night in Morwell, Member for Morwell Russell Northe has again re-stated his strong view that every option must be explored to keep Hazelwood Pondage open. “The tourism, recreation and economic benefits of the pondage are significant to our community so if it was that the Pondage permanently…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has described his reaction to a recent response from the Minister for Mental Health as “baffling” and “disappointing”. “I had previously written to the Minister in good faith, following community feedback and concern around Lifeline Gippsland’s desperate need for additional funding towards their crisis support line”, Mr Northe said, “but…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe today called for additional support to tackle an alarming issue for our community – Prostate Cancer. “The mortality rates for men with this disease are higher in Gippsland in comparison to every other region of Victoria”, Mr Northe said, “our local men are diagnosed at more advanced stages of this…
News today that Hazelwood Pondage’s closure will continue until at least the early part of 2019 is devastating news for tourists and locals alike. This popular and unique body of water is an extremely popular destination during the Christmas and School holiday period, but water enthusiasts and campers will now be forced to find other…
Each year thousands of people, international and domestic, travel through Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley, bringing $123 million to the local economy (ref) est. Identifying that this tourism provides great economic benefits for small and rural towns and communities, Member for Morwell Russell Northe has today unveiled his Policy Initiative that seeks to implement a…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is calling upon the State Government to enhance pedestrian safety including considering the installation of electronic school speed zone signs at the Tyers Primary School crossing on Main Road, Tyers. “Earlier this year I was contacted the Tyers Primary School Council President who had expressed strong concerns relating to the…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has highlighted statistics from the annual Victoria Energy and Water Ombudsman report that shows a huge jump in complaints related to new energy connections. “I have been telling the Government for months that Gippsland builders and home-owners have had to contend with extensive connection delays, which has added considerable cost…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has today called for fair and equitable investment across Latrobe Valley’s numerous sporting grounds, clubs and facilities. “Our community is dedicated to, and has a fantastic participation and interest in regional sports and we need to encourage this enthusiasm in our players, families, volunteers and clubs”, Mr Northe said. “What…