Sep 27, 2018 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Federal MP Darren Chester says the redeveloped Princes Highway east of Orbost was starting to take shape and would deliver long-term safety and economic benefits. Mr Chester drove the highway this week and said the improved shoulders, overtaking lanes and new...
Sep 27, 2018 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has urged Gippsland councils and community organisations to apply for a share of $200 million in Federal Government funding for regional Australia. Mr Chester said the money would be allocated to local infrastructure...
Sep 26, 2018 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is working with his Canberra colleagues to try to solve the shortage of doctors in communities like Orbost. The difficulty attracting doctors to the town was one of the important issues raised when Mr Chester visited...
Sep 26, 2018 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Metung traders and residents are looking forward to a new tourism attraction this summer, with the extended Metung boardwalk due for completion by mid-December. The project was identified as one of the Metung community’s highest priorities and will create a safe walk...
Sep 25, 2018 | Aged Care, Building Community Infrastructure, Improving Rural Health, Latest News
New funding is available to Gippsland aged care providers to update facilities. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has encouraged local providers to apply for one-off grants of up to $500,000 to undertake infrastructure projects. “Whether it’s improving...