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‘SHOW US THE MONEY’: CHESTER BACKS FALCONS

‘SHOW US THE MONEY’: CHESTER BACKS FALCONS

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is seeking a guarantee that a redevelopment of Falcons 2000 Soccer Club will proceed, after the Victorian Government abandoned plans to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Mr Chester said that it was his understanding that a...

GOVERNMENTS MUST LIFT GAME ON BUSHFIRE PREPARATION

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is urging the Commonwealth to get more involved in bushfire prevention measures after the Australasian Fire Authorities Council (AFAC) released its updated forecasts for the 2023-24 summer period. The AFAC Seasonal Bushfire...
REVIEW ‘RAZOR GANG’ PUTS LIVES IN DANGER

REVIEW ‘RAZOR GANG’ PUTS LIVES IN DANGER

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says lives are in danger on roads in Gippsland and across regional Australia because of the Federal Government’s failure to support local projects.  With the deadline for the 90-day Strategic Review of the Infrastructure...
NEW LOOK AT MAFFRA’S STRETTON PARK

NEW LOOK AT MAFFRA’S STRETTON PARK

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has paid tribute to Stretton Park Maffra’s volunteer board members and staff after the official opening of improved facilities. Mr Chester secured 50 per cent federal funding for Stage Two of redevelopment works which...
BULLOCK ISLAND FACELIFT IMPRESSIVE

BULLOCK ISLAND FACELIFT IMPRESSIVE

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the Bullock Island redevelopment will boost the visitor economy and improve the liveability of Lakes Entrance. Mr Chester has worked with community groups for several years to secure funding for the master plan on the...