Pictured: Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester and Orbost Community College Principal Peter Seal with a windcheater featuring the new college logo. Mr Chester toured the new facilities this week which will host a combined primary-secondary college in 2024....

BONANG ROAD SEALING PROGRAM WELL ADVANCED

A $10.5 million program to seal the remaining gravel sections of the Bonang Rd is nearing completion with Federal MP Darren Chester predicting significant social and economic benefits for the region. Mr Chester secured funding from the previous Federal Government...

SUN SMART SURF LIFESAVERS

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is helping to promote the sun smart message by donating broad-brimmed hats to Lakes Entrance Surf Lifesaving Club juniors. Mr Chester presented the nippers with new hats on the weekend with 120 juniors participating in this...

SUN SMART SURF LIFESAVERS

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is helping to promote the sun smart message by donating broad-brimmed hats to Seaspray Surf Lifesaving Club juniors. “It’s fabulous to see the lifesavers of the future learning the skills that will keep them safe and provide...

PRINCES HIGHWAY ‘SMASH UP DERBY’

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the State and Federal Governments are failing to provide a safe Princes Highway following a spate of crashes on a notorious section of road in East Gippsland. Mr Chester said there were at least seven crashes on a short...

‘LIVES AT RISK’ ON SUB-STANDARD ROADS: CHESTER

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the state and federal governments are putting lives at risk by failing to improve the natural disaster resilience of critical road corridors across the region. Following the extended closure of Mallacoota-Genoa Rd due...

SLIPWAY FACELIFT A WELCOME BOOST

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) says the redeveloped slipway site in Lakes Entrance will be an asset for locals and visitors. “About 20 years ago the Old Slipway site became vacant when a purpose-built facility was constructed at the Gippsland...

CONTINUE CYCLE OF SUCCESS WITH MORE TRAIL UPGRADES

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says all levels of government need to commit to building on the success of the $5 million East Gippsland Rail Trail redevelopment with ongoing maintenance funding and new stages. At Saturday’s official opening of the...

CHESTER VISITS TAMBO UPPER PRIMARY SCHOOL

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester recently visited the students and teachers at Tambo Upper Primary School, where he discussed the different levels of government and how we can work together to fix a range of issues within our community. Mr Chester said it...

MILLION DOLLAR WIN FOR GIPPSLAND VETERANS

Veterans across Gippsland are set to benefit from a $1.1 million Federal Government grant announced today by local MP, Darren Chester. Mr Chester has congratulated the Sale RSL on its successful application for funding to deliver much needed upgrades at the Gippsland...

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Darren Chester MPFriday, December 8th, 2023 at 6:46pm
I had a fantastic time catching up with Rosedale Primary School's grade five and six students.

It's always a pleasure to engage with our future leaders and share insights into life in Federal Parliament, leadership, and my role in Gippsland.

I had the pleasure in presenting the school with a new Torres Strait Islander flag to fly proudly alongside their Australian and Aboriginal flags.

Thanks guys and all the best for the rest of the school year!

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Darren Chester MPFriday, December 8th, 2023 at 8:22am
Putting locals first….

Terrific to see a couple of locals, Dion and Sarah Schack have taken on Potted Pear located on the Main Street of Bairnsdale.

Opening seven days a week for December only, there is no excuse to miss out on getting the perfect Christmas gift, or having the best dressed festive house in East Gippsland.

From designer hats and clothes to exquisite terrariums Potted Pear has you covered.

Dion and Sarah stock local hand made and imported products… while their focus is on delivering Australian made, ethically produced products, some of their uniquely sourced items are just too good not to import!

Every time we eat, drink or shop locally we are all helping to support jobs in family-owned businesses that are the lifeblood of our community.

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Darren Chester MPThursday, December 7th, 2023 at 5:47pm
My 2024 calendars have hit the streets of Orbost… I was in town this week and dropped boxes off to several locations including supermarkets, cafes and the slab hut visitor information centre.

We have been getting them out to as many locations as possible across Gippsland so you should be able to find one near you but if not, contact me directly and we can organise to send one directly.

You can also contact my office on 51446744 if you would like some for your business, or drop into the offices in Sale and Traralgon and collect a box!

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About Darren

Darren Chester was elected to Federal Parliament as the Member for Gippsland on June 26, 2008.

ABOUT GIPPSLAND

Gippsland is one of the most diverse regions in Australia and our community is dispersed across 33,000 square kilometres.

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