ABC Online | Russell Northe's sad plight raises big questions for marginal Morwell seat ABC Online Newly independent Victorian MP Russell Northe has a swag of personal problems; mental health, gambling addiction and debts. This is a complex and sad case. Regarded widely as a good bloke, Mr Northe said there were times where he came close "to not ... Victorian Nationals MP Russell Northe resigns over battle with depression and gambling 'I tried to fix things myself': MP Russell Northe quits Nats to fight his demons Gippsland MP resigns from Nationals over mental health battle |