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…
Mr NORTHE — I also had the pleasure on Sunday of attending the Latrobe RSL group’s Vietnam Veterans Day reflection service at ANZAC Memorial Park in Traralgon. The commemoration day allows us to pay our respects to those who served and sacrificed so much in the Vietnam War and in particular recognises the Battle of Long Tan.…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) — Despite the negative impact created by the Andrews Labor government through its announcement of additional public holidays in Victoria, we have many businesses in the Morwell electorate which are doing some amazing work. For example, I recently had the pleasure of attending the Latrobe City Business and Tourism Association’s people’s choice awards, where…