Feb 22, 2019 | Latest News, Putting Locals First
The drought in Gippsland has worsened considerably over the past two weeks, according to the Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester told Federal Parliament that strong winds had carried away precious top soil in areas including Giffard and McGaurans...
Feb 4, 2019 | Latest News, Putting Locals First
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the launch of an online directory for drought-affected farmers needing help. The website, farmhub.org.au, brings together information on drought support services available from the Commonwealth Government, state...
Feb 4, 2019 | Latest News, Putting Locals First
Drought impacts and infrastructure needs for the region will be the priorities for Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack during a visit to Latrobe Valley, Sale and Yarram on Wednesday. Mr McCormack has been invited to the region by Federal Member for Gippsland...
Feb 1, 2019 | Latest News, Putting Locals First
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has again challenged runners to race him in a five kilometre charity fun run in Sale. Mr Chester will donate $2 to Central Gippsland Health for each person who finishes ahead of him in the Race the Rubeena Community...
Jan 30, 2019 | Helping Small Business, Latest News, Putting Locals First
The Andrews Government is under pressure to sign up to a $50 million Federal Government water infrastructure rebate scheme to help drought-affected farmers in Gippsland. Farmers from New South Wales can now access the rebates after an agreement was struck between the...
Jan 24, 2019 | Latest News, Putting Locals First
The communities of Ensay and Swifts Creek have honoured the memory of the 33 locals who fought during World War One, including nine who died, never to return to the district. To mark 100 years since the end of the Great War, the Ensay-Swifts Creek RSL has erected a...