Oct 15, 2018 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
Young Gippslanders will benefit from a $51 million Federal Government funding boost for youth mental health care. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed additional funding for headspace and eheadspace to reduce wait times and provide extra clinical...
Oct 15, 2018 | Building Community Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Latest News
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is backing a $1 million upgrade of Gippsland Plains Rail Trail to create tourism jobs and safe exercise opportunities for local residents. Mr Chester is urging all levels of government to work with the community to...
Oct 12, 2018 | Latest News
The first contractor has been announced and preparatory works are underway for the new rail bridge over the Avon River in Stratford. Local company OnePlan Land Development Group, which has an office in Bairnsdale, has been appointed to begin cadastral surveying on...
Oct 12, 2018 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Too many people are killed and injured on Gippsland roads and local MP Darren Chester is encouraging all road users to take responsibility for their own safety. Mr Chester is supporting Rural Road Safety Week, a national campaign by the Australian Road Safety...
Oct 12, 2018 | Building Community Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Latest News
Latrobe Creative Precinct has taken a step forward, with Becon Constructions chosen as the preferred builder for the Latrobe Creative Precinct. The company has been appointed under an Early Contractor Involvement process. Becon Constructions will work with Latrobe...
