Aug 17, 2018 | Latest News
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has called for a whole of government response to assist Gippsland farmers in drought. Mr Chester has written to the Prime Minister advocating for all Ministers with a portfolio capacity to respond to the drought and...
Aug 17, 2018 | Latest News
A new memorial will honour the service and sacrifice of nurses from the Traralgon area who served during World War One. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has announced Traralgon Public Cemetery Fund will receive more than $4100 to remember the nurses....
Aug 17, 2018 | Latest News
Local shires will this week receive a further $5 million from the Federal Government to spend on local roads, services and infrastructure. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the payment was part of Gippsland’s annual allocation of $40 million made...
Aug 16, 2018 | Gippsland Rail, Latest News
The Avon River rail bridge is part of a $530 million Gippsland Rail Line upgrade announced by Mr Chester when he was Minister for Transport and Infrastructure. Mr Chester was able to secure the funding as part of an historic announcement, being the first time the...
Aug 16, 2018 | Latest News
A key employer in the region, David Lucke’s Fresh Food Market is providing important employment and training opportunities for young people. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester visited recently to learn more about the growth of the business and met Peter...
