Mr NORTHE — On a more sombre note, I wish to pass on my condolences to the Godden family on the passing of their loving daughter and sister, Cassie. Sadly, 18-year-old Cassie lost her life recently to melanoma. Our condolences go to her loving parents, Brett and Dianne, and to Cassie’s family and friends at this very…
Mr NORTHE — On behalf of my local community, I wish to congratulate a number of local Country Fire Authority (CFA) brigade members on being awarded a National Emergency Medal for outstanding service and sacrifice during the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. The Black Saturday bushfires were simply devastating across Gippsland and indeed Victoria, and the contribution of…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) — (Question 312) My constituency question is to the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing. Many constituents in my electorate are extremely concerned with constant and ongoing antisocial activities occurring at 8 to 14 Gwalia Street, Traralgon. This address is home to 40 social housing units that were constructed under the former federal Labor government’s Nation Building…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) — Recently I was pleased to attend a farewell concert for the City of Traralgon Band as it embarks on its Tour of Remembrance around the United Kingdom and France. The tour will see the City of Traralgon Band be the first Australian band to compete at the Whit Friday Brass Band…
Mr NORTHE — On Sunday the Churchill & District News team held a launch for the fourth volume of the Looking Back series of books. The books tell the stories of some of Churchill’s first and early settlers, in addition to articulating the history of the town and its assets. After the success of the first three volumes, the…
Mr NORTHE — I acknowledge Steve Lovison for his outstanding community service in a range of areas over many decades. In particular Steve recently acquired 50 years of service as a justice of the peace. Congratulations to Steve on such sterling service to our local community.
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) — On 25 April every year we pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in the tragedy of war and remember the Anzac legacy of courage, mateship and sacrifice. This Anzac day was of special significance for Australians as it marked the Anzac centenary — 100 years since the landing at Gallipoli in World War I.…
Mr NORTHE — I also wish to commend Jessi McEwan of Morwell for her recent success at the Young Achiever Awards in recognition of her culinary skills. Jessi, at just 21 years of age, recently received the Academy Graphics Regional Achiever Award at Etihad Stadium. She has previously been selected to be Australia’s first young chef ambassador…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) — It gives me great pleasure to speak in the debate on the Regional Development Victoria Amendment (Jobs and Infrastructure) Bill 2015. We have heard many contributions from both sides. Unfortunately those opposite have sought to rewrite history on many fronts with respect to investment in regional Victoria, and so much so that…