Aug 1, 2019 | Environment, Latest News, Putting Locals First
Community groups across Gippsland can access Federal Government grants to purchase equipment and build small infrastructure projects in Gippsland. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said $150,000 has been allocated to upgrade community infrastructure through...
May 22, 2019 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News, Putting Locals First
Work will start as soon as possible on a $100,000 upgrade of the East Gippsland Rail Trail, following the re-election of Gippsland MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester said the project would re-seal 12 kilometres of the trail from Bairnsdale to Nicholson. “More than $3...
May 7, 2019 | Latest News, Putting Locals First
Toongabbie Golf Club is among 42 community organisations from across Gippsland to share in $20 million under the Volunteer Grants program. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said 11 organisations from the Latrobe Valley and nearby districts would each receive...
Apr 30, 2019 | Latest News, Putting Locals First
Ensay-Swifts Creek RSL sub-branch has received a second grant to expand its commemorative display near the World War One memorial at Reedy Flat. The sub-branch successfully applied for funding last year under the Armistice Centenary Grant Program to erect an...
Apr 24, 2019 | Latest News, Putting Locals First
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the full field of candidates announced at today’s ballot draw for the seat of Gippsland. Mr Chester, who has represented Gippsland in Federal Parliament since 2008, said his campaign would centre on his record...
Apr 17, 2019 | Latest News, Putting Locals First
A Sale-based charity that makes life a little brighter for foster children has itself received a helping hand. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has announced A Better Life for Foster Kids has received $7328 through the #lovegippsland Stronger Communities...
