Feb 17, 2015 | 2015 Archive
February 17, 2015 Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has pledged to donate $2 for every person who beats him across the line in the DFB Recruitment Latrobe City Traralgon Community Fun Run and Walk on March 1. The community fun run is coordinated by the...
Feb 16, 2015 | 2015 Archive
February 16, 2015 Two East Gippsland women who will swim 20km from Nungurner to Paynesville are seeking community support to reach their fundraising target. Chris Boucher and Sharon Blegg will attempt the East Gippsland Lakes Open Water Swim Challenge on Sunday...
Feb 12, 2015 | In Parliament - 2015
February 11, 2015 Mr CHESTER (Gippsland—Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence) (09:45): I appreciate the opportunity to reflect today on the anniversaries of major fire events that have occurred in my electorate of Gippsland during my time as a member...
Feb 12, 2015 | 2015 Archive
February 12, 2015 Paper manufactured in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley is now available for use in the photocopiers of the Department of Agriculture. Minister for Agriculture and Nationals Deputy Leader, Barnaby Joyce, recently received his first load of Reflex paper reams...
Feb 12, 2015 | 2015 Archive
February 12, 2015 Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says many people in his electorate will welcome the announcement of improved oversight of foreign purchase of agricultural land. The Commonwealth Government has announced it will reduce the screening...