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REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY ON THE AGENDA

Reliable mobile coverage and faster internet services for Gippslanders were key issues discussed...
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NATIONALS JOIN ROTARIANS TO SUPPORT SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM

About 500 sandwiches have been prepared for local school children after Federal Member for...
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FREE HEALTHY MEAL PROJECT PROPOSED FOR LATROBE VALLEY STUDENTS

A proposal to provide free healthy meals to secondary and university students in the Latrobe...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

This month's interest rate rise will put even more pressure on Gippsland families already...
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CHESTER CALLS FOR LONG-TERM CERTAINTY ON REGIONAL BANKING

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed Commonwealth Bank’s decision to keep all...
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CHESTER ANNOUNCES VOLUNTEER GRANTS FOR 24 GIPPSLAND GROUPS

Twenty-four not-for-profit organisations across Gippsland will share in more than $60,000 in...
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STRONGER COMMUNITIES PROGRAMME ROUND 10

Expressions of interest are now open.
Expressions of interest are now open and will close at 5pm on Monday, November 23, 2026.
 
EOIs will be assessed by a Community Consultation Committee, with shortlisted organisations invited to submit a full application.
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REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY ON THE AGENDA

Reliable mobile coverage and faster internet services for Gippslanders were key issues discussed...
Read this article

NATIONALS JOIN ROTARIANS TO SUPPORT SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM

About 500 sandwiches have been prepared for local school children after Federal Member for...
Read this article

FREE HEALTHY MEAL PROJECT PROPOSED FOR LATROBE VALLEY STUDENTS

A proposal to provide free healthy meals to secondary and university students in the Latrobe...
Read this article

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

This month's interest rate rise will put even more pressure on Gippsland families already...
Read this article

CHESTER CALLS FOR LONG-TERM CERTAINTY ON REGIONAL BANKING

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed Commonwealth Bank’s decision to keep all...
Read this article

CHESTER ANNOUNCES VOLUNTEER GRANTS FOR 24 GIPPSLAND GROUPS

Twenty-four not-for-profit organisations across Gippsland will share in more than $60,000 in...
Read this article

Let Darren Know

Get in touch with Darren on the issues that matter to you

13 + 1 =

Constituent Hub

Access flags, congratulatory messages, and community honours

Find everything you need to request a flag, arrange a milestone congratulatory message, or nominate someone for national recognition, with simple online applications and clear guidance.

Start here

STRONGER COMMUNITIES PROGRAMME ROUND 10

Expressions of interest are now open.
Expressions of interest are now open and will close at 5pm on Monday, November 23, 2026.
 
EOIs will be assessed by a Community Consultation Committee, with shortlisted organisations invited to submit a full application.
Start here

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