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...
Dec 6, 2024 | Building Safer Roads, Fixing Country Roads, Latest News
The State and Federal Governments have been warned that a failure to maintain the arterial road network across East Gippsland is putting lives at risk. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the poor condition of major roads is adding to the risk of...
Nov 29, 2024 | Latest News, Local, Local Issues, Putting Locals First, Putting Locals First
Gippslanders are being urged to shop locally and support family-owned businesses this Christmas by local MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester said putting locals first would help to create local jobs and build a stronger regional economy. “At a time when prices are...
Nov 20, 2024 | #myvalley, A Balanced Approach to Energy, Latest News, Local Issues, National Issues, News>Latest News
The vast majority of Gippslanders who have contacted my office are keen to learn more about nuclear technology, and there is a high level of energy literacy in our region. Generally speaking, local people understand the energy trifecta of having a reliable and...