In recent weeks my office has had contact from a number of local residents who have asked about the current status of the proposed Delburn Wind Farm and whether the project has been approved yet or not. By way of background, last year a planning panel was commissioned to hear testimony from various stakeholders. Detail…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has expressed his disappointment upon hearing news that Bank Australia had intended to close its Morwell branch effective from 30 September, 2021. Mr Northe has been inundated with calls and emails since the news was announced yesterday in another blow for the residents and businesses in Morwell. “Understandably there is…
Information released today that outlines the Victorian Planning Minister has approved a battery recycling plant in Hazelwood North will be met with disbelief and anger from many local residents. The Minister needs to explain to the local community how and why he approved the project prior to it being heard in VCAT. It was understood…
Victoria’s roadmap for reopening – How we live in Victoria 25 November 2020
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…