Oct 17, 2018 | Caring for the Environment, Latest News, Putting Locals First, Putting Locals First
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has paid tribute to local volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to their communities across Gippsland. Mr Chester attended the opening of the Lions District Convention on Friday night at Morwell’s Kernot Hall,...
Aug 2, 2018 | #myvalley, Caring for the Environment, Improving Rural Health, Latest News, Putting Locals First
Historic honour rolls listing the names of service personnel from Toongabbie will be restored and returned to their original home, thanks to the efforts of local volunteers and funding from the Federal Government. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has...
Jul 25, 2018 | Caring for the Environment, Latest News, Mobile Phone and Internet Coverage
Gippslanders will next week have a chance to have their say on the quality and availability of mobile telephone and internet services in their area. Locals will be able to take part in public consultations in Bairnsdale next Tuesday, July 31, as part of the 2018...
Oct 4, 2017 | Caring for the Environment, Latest News, Uncategorized, Working with Primary Producers
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester today welcomed a Federal Government investment of more than $1 billion for phase two of the National Landcare Program. Mr Chester said a key component of the funding package was $450 million for the Regional Land...
Sep 26, 2017 | Caring for the Environment, Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
Ground-breaking research into wild dogs, feral rabbits, weeds and other pests will be expanded, thanks to a $20 million funding boost from the Federal Government. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the additional funding for the Centre for...
Jul 7, 2017 | Caring for the Environment, Latest News
Twenty million trees will be planted across Australia – and everyone is invited to help out. Community groups, local organisations and individuals, including those with and without a green thumb, can embark on a tree planting project with financial help from the 20...
