Nov 26, 2018 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
A multi-million dollar expansion to accommodate an extra 50 staff members at Gippsland Lakes Community Health’s (GLCH) Bairnsdale site is underway. Almost all required demolition work at 66 McCulloch Street is complete and a concrete slab for a two-storey extension in...
Nov 23, 2018 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
A new medical clinic is now open in Stratford, giving locals easier access to a general practitioner. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester officially opened the Stratford Medical Centre today. The centre has been built in the main street next door to the...
Nov 22, 2018 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says more needs to be done to simplify access to drought assistance. Mr Chester made the comment after attending a meeting in Bairnsdale today with local farmers and an expert panel appointed to review the Federal...
Nov 20, 2018 | Latest News, Supporting Regional Students
A multi-million dollar redevelopment will provide years seven and eight students at Catholic College Sale with purpose-built, state of the art learning spaces. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has announced $1 million from the Federal Government,...
Nov 20, 2018 | Latest News, Working With Farmers, Working with Primary Producers
A half billion dollar increase to the National Water Infrastructure Development Fund will bolster the delivery of water projects for regional communities. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the fund provided an opportunity for further investment and...
