Feb 17, 2010 | Working With Farmers
February 18, 2010 Increased job opportunities and improved food production can be achieved by providing improved water security for irrigators along the Mitchell River, according to The Nationals. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester arranged for State Leader...
Feb 17, 2010 | Saving The Gippsland Lakes
February 15, 2010 The State and Federal Governments are being urged to fund additional research and develop control strategies to overcome a plague of crabs which is invading the Gippsland Lakes. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the European...
Feb 14, 2010 | Improving Rural Health
February 12, 2010 The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has extended an open invitation to the Federal Health Minister to visit Gippsland Rotary Centenary House and support the community’s effort to expand the facility. Mr Chester made the offer during a...
Feb 14, 2010 | Better Childcare Services
February 12, 2010 The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has expressed his frustration at the lack of progress in establishing a childcare service in Yarram. Speaking in Federal Parliament this week, Mr Chester said the there needs to be more action after...
Feb 11, 2010 | Protecting Local Jobs
February 11, 2010 The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has told Federal Parliament that almost 3000 jobs would be lost in Gippsland by 2025 under the Rudd Labor Government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS). Speaking in Parliament this week, Mr...
