Sep 21, 2017 | #myvalley, Gippsland Rail, Latest News, Putting Locals First
Gippsland train commuters would substantially benefit from faster rail services if additional tracks or passing loops were provided on the metropolitan corridor between Pakenham and Dandenong, according to the Nationals Member for Gippsland. Darren Chester, who is...
Sep 20, 2017 | Latest News, Putting Locals First
More Australians are holidaying at home which is helping tourism growth across Gippsland. The National Visitor Survey, released today (September 20, 2017) reveals more Australians are choosing to holiday within Australia and more tourists are visiting the Gippsland...
Sep 20, 2017 | Building Safer Roads, Infrastructure, Latest News
A narrow, single-lane bridge near Stacey’s Bridge, west of Yarram, will be made safer with funding secured by Gippsland MP Darren Chester under the Federal Government’s Bridges Renewal Program. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the Albert River...
Sep 19, 2017 | Building Community Infrastructure, Improving Rural Health, Latest News
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has secured $3 million of Federal Government funding to support the development of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in Victoria’s east. Mr Chester said the $3 million allocation had been made towards the...
Sep 18, 2017 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is encouraging tourists to take their time and travel safely on the road as the September school holiday break approaches. Mr Chester said there were many interesting stop-offs to enjoy in the region and encouraged motorists...