Jan 20, 2025 | Latest News, News
A new initiative aimed at helping to reduce social isolation has been launched in Lakes Entrance, with local residents enjoying a free ride along the Esplanade in purpose-built trishaws. Cycling Without Age Gippsland is a charitable group chaired by local MP Darren...
Jan 16, 2025 | Building Safer Roads, Current Issues, Fixing Country Roads, Helping Communities Rebuild, Latest News, Local Issues, News>Latest News
The State Government has refused to provide any timeframes for work to start on a promised $10 million upgrade of the Mallacoota-Genoa Rd, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester secured the $10 million from the previous Coalition...
Jan 13, 2025 | Latest News, News
The annual campaign to ‘change the date’ of Australia Day is an attempt to divide our country, deny our history, and shame everyday Australians to feel some level of collective guilt for the actions of past generations. I support Australia Day remaining as a public...
Jan 9, 2025 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News, Local Issues
Gippsland motorists are being short-changed by the Albanese Government’s decision to cease funding regional road projects on an 80-20 basis, according to Federal MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester said it was ‘hypocritical and offensive’ for the Labor Party to put in place...
Jan 6, 2025 | Building Safer Roads, Fixing Country Roads, Latest News, News
Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is calling on the Federal Government to commit funding for an important road safety project that was half-funded in last year’s State Budget. Mr Chester said the plan to upgrade the Sale alternative route, including a new roundabout...