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GIPPSLAND LIFE SAVING CLUBS GET A BOOST BEFORE SUMMER

GIPPSLAND LIFE SAVING CLUBS GET A BOOST BEFORE SUMMER

December 14, 2015 Gippsland surf life saving clubs will get a $5000 funding boost from the Federal Government to help keep local beaches safer this summer. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said clubs at Seaspray, Woodside Beach, Lakes Entrance and...

Whaling in the Southern Ocean

The Australian Government is committed to the protection of whales and dolphins and remains staunchly opposed to all forms of commercial whaling. We were very disappointed by Japan’s decision to resume whaling in the Southern Ocean, under its new plan; NEWREP-A, this...
TEAM 21 SIGNS CONTRACT FOR AIR5428

TEAM 21 SIGNS CONTRACT FOR AIR5428

December 8, 2015 Gippsland’s future as the home of Australian Defence Force  aviation training has been further cemented following the formal contract signing with TEAM 21 in Canberra today.  Assistant Minister for Defence and Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester,...
DEFENCE DONATIONS SAVE MORE THAN 19,000 LIVES

DEFENCE DONATIONS SAVE MORE THAN 19,000 LIVES

December 7, 2015 Assistant Minister for Defence, Darren Chester has congratulated members of the Australian Defence Force and Defence civilians who have taken part in the 2015 Defence Blood Challenge. Mr Chester attended the Canberra Donor Centre to make a donation of...