Mar 20, 2016 | Latest News
March 18, 2016 Farmers and business owners have welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement that it will review the proposed ‘backpacker tax’ in response to concerns that it could damage Australian agriculture and tourism. Tourism Minister Senator Richard Colbeck...
Mar 20, 2016 | Latest News
March 18, 2016 Gippsland will get a large share of $329 million in funding to upgrade defence bases ahead of the new basic pilot training school coming to RAAF Base East Sale, Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says. The Department of Defence has for the...
Mar 18, 2016 | Latest News
March 18, 2016 In the past 45 years, Australia has cut its road toll by more than 2500 deaths per year but there’s no time for complacency. As we approach the Easter holiday period, a time notorious for horrific loss of life and injuries on our roads, we must make a...
Mar 17, 2016 | Latest News
March 18, 2016 A Green Army revegetation project along the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail between Traralgon and Heyfield has just been completed. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the Green Army program provided young people with work experience and...
Mar 17, 2016 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
March 18, 2016 Sale Eisteddfod will have new choir stands and audio equipment following the approval of funding from the #lovegippsland Stronger Communities Program. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester announced $5000 toward the replacement of essential...