WATER INFRASTRUCTURE REBATE FOR DRYLAND FARMERS

Farmers from drought-declared areas of Gippsland will soon be able to apply for a rebate of up to 25% for on-farm water infrastructure spending. During his weekend visit to Gippsland, Federal Agriculture and Water Resources Minister David Littleproud said an agreement...

$250,000 FOR BRIAGOLONG RECREATION RESERVE PAVILION

The Federal Government will contribute $250,000 to the redevelopment of the pavilion at Briagolong Recreation Reserve. Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester made the funding announcement today at the recreation reserve. Mr...

$31 MILLION FOR MACALISTER IRRIGATION DISTRICT

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester today welcomed $31 million in Federal Government funding for phase two of the Macalister Irrigation District modernisation project. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the funding at Briagolong during a visit to...

GIPPSLAND’S DROUGHT IS WORSENING, CHESTER TELLS PARLIAMENT

The drought in Gippsland has worsened considerably over the past two weeks, according to the Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester told Federal Parliament that strong winds had carried away precious top soil in areas including Giffard and McGaurans...

FUNDING DECISION EXPECTED SOON ON JEMMY’S POINT

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester expects the Australian Government will soon make a decision on whether to fund the construction of a new viewing platform at Jemmy’s Point near Lakes Entrance. Mr Chester has been lobbying his government colleagues to secure...

CHESTER’S FUNDING HOPES FOR MIRRIDONG’S EXPANSION

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is working to secure extra Australian Government funding to help people with a disability in Yarram to stay in the area. Mr Chester has been lobbying his colleagues in Canberra to get support for Mirridong Services, which is...

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Tuesday, February 26th, 2019 at 7:52am
Marlo is happy to sit for a while, as we get through the boring part of puppy training... but she finds belly rubs much more fun @PatsKarvelas @swrighteconomy @pipcourtney @nrcollard @DaniellePopeWIN #lovegippsland https://t.co/37s504QUu1 DarrenChesterMP photo
Tuesday, February 26th, 2019 at 7:00am
World class view but ‘Ye olde world’ infrastructure! Working to get funding for better tourism facilities to improve visitor economy in #lovegippsland PS: Thanks to Sale RSL for the running shirt @RSL_National @SmethurstSue https://t.co/XjeaJFvqlB DarrenChesterMP photo
Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 at 3:51pm
Enjoyed spending time at Defence Community Organisation Townsville Expo. Terrific to meet & thank some of the ADF members & families impacted by flood - lot of work still to be done but plenty of people helping #yourADF #TYFYS https://t.co/B0FqFRI3xz DarrenChesterMP photo

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Official Page of The Nationals Member for Gippsland, Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, A/g Minister for Regional Development and A/g Minister for Local Government and Territories. Check out Darren's personal page at https://www.facebook.com/darren.chester.524
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Darren Chester MP added 2 new photos.Tuesday, February 26th, 2019 at 10:26am
This is Charlie Williams and this week he is 100 years old.
Charlie was born on February 25, 1919. He enlisted in the Australian Army in October 1941 and served as a Corporal with 131 Australian Brigade Ordnance Field Park AAOC. Charlie was based in Sydney and Darwin and worked as a chef, but he says his main job was to keep the Japanese out of Australia.
Charlie has some good advice for younger veterans: “Be proud to support and defend our great country Australia."
And his secret to his long life? “Being married to the best woman in the world!”
Happy 100th birthday Charlie. Thank you for your service. #TYFYS
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Darren Chester MP shared Darren Chester's post.Tuesday, February 26th, 2019 at 10:09am
Pleased to announce the Federal Government will contribute $250,000 to the redevelopment of the pavilion at Briagolong Recreation Reserve. I joined with Prime Minister Scott Morrison to make the announcement at the recreation reserve over the weekend.
The money will be used to upgrade the changerooms for players and umpires, renovate the kitchen, create a new social room and a new multi-purpose community meeting space, redevelop the public toilets and refurbish the building. The rec reserve really is a hub for community activity: it's used by the tennis club, pony club, netballers, footballers and cricketers, including the undefeated under 14s and some of their friends, who met the PM during training. #lovegippsland
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Darren Chester MP shared Darren Chester's post.Tuesday, February 26th, 2019 at 9:02am
‘Marlo’ body language be like: ‘surely if I do this boring sitting stuff then I rollover he has to rub my belly’?
She was right. Have a great day everyone.
#lovegippsland

About Darren

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

Darren Chester was sworn in as the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Minister for Defence Personnel and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC on 5 March 2018.

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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