Mr NORTHE — On Saturday evening I had the pleasure of attending the Traralgon West fire brigade’s 75th anniversary celebration dinner and awards night. The Traralgon West fire brigade has come a long way since its inception in 1940, when it had just eight members. The brigade now has approximately 30 members who have done…
Mr NORTHE — I wish to acknowledge Jessi McEwan of Traralgon, who won the Gippsland regional achiever award at the regional achievement and community awards gala dinner on Friday evening. Jessi has had a number of achievements, including being selected as Australia’s first young chef ambassador at the 2014 World Association of Chefs Societies congress in Norway.…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) — Congratulations to the Traralgon Football Netball Club on its recent premiership successes. In football the club was able to secure wins in the seniors, under-18 and under-16 competitions whilst the A-grade netball team secured a narrow win over Drouin. None of the local footy experts predicted that Traralgon would have such…
Mr NORTHE — I wish to make some comments about Dan’s Grand Final Parade public holiday. In last night’s Latrobe Valley Express under the heading ‘All quiet on the valley streets’ there were many comments from local retailers and traders including from Traralgon’s Metro Seven owner, Rosa Blaquiere, who said: It’s horrible. The government says…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) — I wish to raise the significant concerns expressed by many businesses and organisations across the Morwell electorate in relation to the Andrews government’s grand final parade public holiday. Local businesses have made it very clear that they are vehemently opposed to another public holiday, and this is indicated in comments and feedback I…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) — Last Saturday evening along with Melina Bath, a member for Eastern Victoria Region in the Council, I was pleased to attend the Gippsland Fighting Ice charity gala fundraising event, which was coordinated by Gippsland Road Runners, a local women’s running group, which not only inspires local women to improve their health and…
Mr NORTHE — I was pleased to attend the 2015 Bendigo Bank Gippsland Business Awards last Friday evening. I commend all businesses nominated for these highly esteemed awards. Congratulations must go to the Gippsland Business Awards committee for its ongoing efforts, and in particular I pass on my congratulations to Graeme Sennett, the committee’s outgoing chairperson, on…
Mr NORTHE — It has been a stellar inaugural season for the Gippsland women’s football team Gippsland Galaxy, which won its first premiership last weekend against Ajax in the division 5 east grand final. What a sensational effort by all the girls, their support staff and coach, Nikki Schroeter! Well done.
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) — I want to acknowledge participants in the Latrobe youth council and note their attendance at Parliament today. It is terrific that we have young members of our community who are prepared to be a voice and advocates for youth in our community. Congratulations to Daniel, Tearna, Samantha, Christopher, Kristen, Joshua, Gregory, Brodie, Nyalat…
Mr NORTHE — On Sunday I attended the Traralgon branch of the Cancer Council Victoria’s annual high afternoon tea fundraiser at the Premiere Function Centre in Traralgon. The event has been running for five years and it aims to raise money for cancer research. Approximately $25 000 was raised on the day, with 360 guests in attendance. Since 1981…