Sep 20, 2021 | Caring for the Environment, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the Latrobe Valley’s role as a critical energy generator will be boosted by the decision to include the region as one of seven hydrogen hubs in Australia. The Federal Government’s $1.2 billion hydrogen investment is set...
Jun 11, 2021 | Caring for the Environment, Latest News, Saving The Gippsland Lakes
The impacts of bushfire events on Victoria’s Gippsland Lakes Ramsar site will be investigated by scientists to help build resilience and protect them into the future. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has been working to secure funding for an environmental...
Jun 19, 2019 | Caring for the Environment, Latest News
Eastwood Landcare Group has received Federal Government funding to purchase a locally-built water cart. Federal Member for Gippland Darren Chester said the Eastwood Landcare Group was formed six years ago and had already planted around 30,000 tube stock around...
May 13, 2019 | Caring for the Environment, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has allocated $4000 to Jarrahmond Landcare Group to further protect its historic Avenue of Honour. In his role as Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Mr Chester granted the funding to the Landcare group to help protect the...
May 3, 2019 | Caring for the Environment, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he will fight for an independent environmental audit of the Gippsland Lakes and its catchment if he’s successful at the May 18 election. A long-time supporter of Gippsland Lakes and river management issues, Mr Chester...
Apr 30, 2019 | Building Community Infrastructure, Caring for the Environment, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says a new $29 million package to support recreational and commercial fishing will help to attract more visitors to enjoy Gippsland’s waterways and coastline. Mr Chester said municipalities in Gippsland would be able to...
