Jun 23, 2017 | Latest News
Every school in Gippsland will receive increased funding now that the Coalition Government’s new funding model for education has passed through Parliament. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the funding model reflected recommendations by the Gonski...
Jun 23, 2017 | #myvalley, Building Safer Roads, Latest News
A dangerous intersection in Rosedale that has seen trucks crash into the barrier surrounding the local pub on numerous occasions is set to be completely redesigned. Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport and Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said...
Jun 22, 2017 | Latest News
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester ran into a familiar face while carrying out ministerial duties in Echuca recently. Mr Chester caught up with 23-year-old Jacquie James from Lakes Entrance, who is now a first year teaching graduate at St Joseph’s...
Jun 22, 2017 | #myvalley, Latest News
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is lending his support to an innovative, community-driven project designed to improve literacy outcomes in the Latrobe Valley. Mr Chester said Rhonda Renwick, the founder of a local philanthropic organisation Kindred...
Jun 21, 2017 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
More than $1.5 million each year has been allocated to provide 24 additional aged care places in Wellington Shire. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has announced the Federal Government funding would help enable elderly people needing a high level of...