Jan 28, 2022 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is encouraging Gippslanders to roll up their sleeves and donate blood or plasma. Mr Chester said that 1.6 million Australians had given blood in the last year, but more donors were needed. “Throughout my life I have been...
Jan 28, 2022 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester and Life Saving Victoria CEO Catherine Greaves (pictured) discussed the need for ongoing funding for local surf lifesavers during a meeting in Lakes Entrance. Ms Greaves was in the region to meet with lifesaving club members...
Jan 25, 2022 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
The pedestrian bridge over the Genoa River is starting to take shape. Local MP Darren Chester (pictured) recently inspected the progress after a few delays due to the wet winter and rising flood waters. “This bridge which was destroyed during the Black Summer...
Jan 24, 2022 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Unsafe fences have been replaced as part of a major redevelopment of Maffra Lawn Tennis Club. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) secured a $130,000 grant to renew the fences in partnership with Wellington Shire Council. The historic club is...
Jan 24, 2022 | Latest News
Round two of the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program opens on January 28, 2022. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the funding would support show societies with a much-needed cash injection after another year of disruptions. “Show...
