Feb 13, 2019 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
The Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says extra funding for drug addiction treatment services could save local lives. Mr Chester, who secured $3 million for a residential drug rehabilitation centre under construction near Bairnsdale, said most people knew...
Feb 12, 2019 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
Hundreds of people across Gippsland pull on their running shoes each Saturday morning to get active, have fun and run or walk five kilometres against the clock at a parkrun Australia event. Among the starters, you’ll often find the Federal Member for Gippsland Darren...
Feb 11, 2019 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
Social isolation experienced by veterans after they leave the defence forces is a serious issue facing many Returned and Services League sub-branches around Australia. In Traralgon, the RSL is tackling the issue by bringing local veterans and their families together...
Feb 11, 2019 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
The Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester stopped off in Morwell recently to test new seating installed along Commercial Road. The new seating arrangements, called parklets, are part of $3.45 million of streetscape works designed to revitalise the town’s heart....
Feb 8, 2019 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
New rehabilitation services to break the cycle of addiction will soon be available in Gippsland, with the official sod turning today of the Hope Restart Centre, near Bairnsdale. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has been a strong local advocate for the...
