Today the State Government has announced that the rehabilitation of Latrobe Valley’s brown coal mines will be steered through the creation of a new authority, and a strategy that will guide future rehabilitation planning and works. The Mine Land Rehabilitation Authority, replaces the existing office of the Latrobe Valley Mine Rehabilitation Commissioner and subsequently will be…
News that Cowwarr Primary School was destroyed by fire last evening is a bitter blow for all associated with the school and indeed the whole Cowwarr community. It’s imperative that the Cowwarr Primary School community is well supported over the coming weeks and months including students and their families. It is also important that the…
Following the further counting of votes and the distribution of preferences by the Victorian Electoral Commission, I am beyond thrilled in knowing that I will continue in my role as the Member for Morwell. I have had the privilege to serve in this capacity for the past twelve years; and to be able to still…
I have today announced my candidacy to contest the State election on 24th November, 2018. For the past 12 years I have had the privilege and honour to represent the residents of the Morwell electorate. My decision albeit relatively close to the election is a considered one and one supported by my close network of…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has expressed his extreme disappointment at the response received from the Minister for Transport, in relation to Mr Northe’s advocacy for a better deal for Latrobe Valley seniors when they utilise public transport. Mr Northe recently highlighted in Parliament the financial disadvantage Latrobe Valley seniors face when using public transport,…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe said today that he welcomed any support that would improve crime and anti-social behaviour at our local train stations, taxi ranks and bus interchanges. In February of this year, I announced a Latrobe Transport and Community Safety policy that sought to introduce a number of key initiatives across the Latrobe…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe said today that he welcomed any support that would improve crime and anti-social behaviour at our local train stations, taxi ranks and bus interchanges. In February of this year, I announced a Latrobe Transport and Community Safety policy that sought to introduce a number of key initiatives across the Latrobe…
News that funding has been found to complete the Traralgon West sporting pavilion is great news for user groups of the complex. I congratulate our Federal Member Darren Chester and the Federal Government for contributing the necessary funds to complete this important project. For more than seven years, the upper section of the pavilion has…
The closure of the Target Mid Valley Store on June 2 is a bitter blow for many local workers and families. Our thoughts are with the workers and their families at this difficult time and hopefully the majority of redundant workers are able to find suitable local employment. For the sake of existing tenants at…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe said that yesterday’s decision in the County Court that saw two persons successfully appeal their sentence for seriously assaulting a Victorian paramedic has caused uproar in the community. The appeal was successful despite the fact that a mandatory prison sentence of 6 months was supposed to apply. To think that…