Aug 16, 2022 | Latest News
Federal MP Darren Chester is encouraging locals to capture an image of their favourite place and enter the 2023 #lovegippsland calendar. The theme for the annual calendar competition is ‘My favourite place in Gippsland…’ with prizes for the best entries. “As we emerge...
Aug 11, 2022 | Latest News
I welcome the interim report by the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide and acknowledge many of the recommendations are entirely consistent with the bipartisan direction being taken by the previous Federal Government to improve outcomes for defence force...
Aug 11, 2022 | Latest News
Federal member for Gippsland Darren Chester is urging the Labor Government to intervene and assist communities directly impacted by proposed cuts to commercial fishing quotas. Mr Chester has requested an urgent meeting with the Minister for Agriculture Murray Watt to...
Aug 11, 2022 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
The new Bullock Island bridge and associated works are starting to take shape, according to local MP Darren Chester (pictured). Mr Chester said the project would provide a critical link between the island’s commercial fishing, education precinct, Gippsland Ports,...
Aug 11, 2022 | Latest News
Clifton Waters Retirement Village has upgraded flooring in communal areas thanks to previous Federal Government support. Local MP Darren Chester said the $7,800 grant had been provided through the Stronger Communities Program. “New vinyl plank flooring has been...