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...
Oct 4, 2015 | 2015 Archive, Caring for the Environment
October 1, 2015 Green Army workers have completed an important stage of environmental improvement works along the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail between Stratford and Heyfield. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester presented certificates to the Green Army...
May 6, 2015 | Caring for the Environment
May 6, 2015 Pristine areas of the Far East Gippsland coastline will be protected from impacts of Sea Spurge under a new Green Army project funded by the Australian Government. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the coastal dune enhancement and protection...
May 4, 2015 | Caring for the Environment
May 4, 2015 The Australian Government is strengthening its commitment to protect Gippsland’s natural environment with the announcement of $324,000 in funding for on-ground activities in the region under the National Landcare Programme. The funding will go towards...
Nov 14, 2014 | Caring for the Environment
Applications are now open for community-led Green Army projects that support practical, grassroots environment and heritage conservation activities across Gippsland. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the Australian Government was providing additional...
Dec 17, 2013 | 2013 Archive, Caring for the Environment
WORKING TOGETHER TO BOOST ENVIRONMENT December 17, 2013 A new partnership between the local indigenous community, the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (EGCMA) and the Federal Government is boosting the local environment. Federal Member for Gippsland...
