Sep 20, 2018 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the beginning of a review to ensure farmers experiencing drought were well supported. The Agriculture Minister David Littleproud this week announced the start of a review of the Farm Household Allowance...
Sep 18, 2018 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Local councils and community organisations across Gippsland can apply now for up to $1 million to tackle crime and anti-social behavior in their area. The money is available through the Federal Government’s Safer Communities Fund as part of its commitment to keep...
Aug 31, 2018 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
A $2 million upgrade of the Rosedale roundabout to improve road safety on the Princes Highway is now finished. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said approaches to the roundabout had been reworked after a series of accidents near the Rosedale Hotel to...
Aug 16, 2018 | Gippsland Rail, Latest News
The Avon River rail bridge is part of a $530 million Gippsland Rail Line upgrade announced by Mr Chester when he was Minister for Transport and Infrastructure. Mr Chester was able to secure the funding as part of an historic announcement, being the first time the...
Aug 14, 2018 | #myvalley, Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Construction of a 10-kilometre shared cycling and pedestrian pathway linking Traralgon and Morwell is now underway in Traralgon. Morwell’s ACE Earthmoving is undertaking the works at the top end of Kay Street. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester...
Aug 14, 2018 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
The much-anticipated Churchill hockey pavilion is nearing completion with the roof cladding now finished. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester announced $200,000 from the Federal Government to fund the new clubrooms. “The external wall cladding is now underway...
