Sep 18, 2017 | Calendar of Gippsland, Helping Small Business, Latest News, Putting Locals First
A new campaign to support tourism in Gippsland has commenced with the launch of Darren Chester’s annual #lovegippsland calendar. This year’s theme ‘Take a Break in Gippsland’ encourages locals and visitors alike to help promote the region by...
Sep 15, 2017 | Building Community Infrastructure, Improving Rural Health, Latest News
Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Cooperative will be able to provide additional intensive case coordination in Bairnsdale with outreach to Lakes Entrance, thanks to a $312,928 investment by the Coalition Government. • More mental health, drug and alcohol...
Sep 15, 2017 | Latest News
The Turnbull Government has today extended assistance available through the Hazelwood Structural Adjustment Package to Carter Holt Harvey workers who will be impacted by the impending closure of the Morwell timber mill. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester and...
Sep 14, 2017 | Transcripts
Simon Birmingham: Thanks so much for coming along. It’s wonderful to see so many people here making a strong statement about marriage. Marriage is an important institution. It strengthens individuals, it strengthens families, it strengthens our society and the...
Sep 14, 2017 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
A timber, single lane bridge over the Buchan River at Buchan will be replaced with a new $3.3 million structure. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has secured $1.665 million in Federal Government funding to replace the Buchan River bridge under round...