Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester has welcomed the installation of the first piece of artwork marking the commencement of the Krauatungalang Walk project in Lakes Entrance. Mr Chester said today’s unveiling of the Borun and Tuk sculpture was a significant...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has slammed the state and federal transport ministers for failing to address the ‘disgraceful and dangerous condition’ of the Cann Valley Highway. Mr Chester drove the road again this week and said it was falling apart due...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) says the redeveloped Newmerella rest area will help to save lives on the Princes Highway. Mr Chester secured funding from the previous Federal Government for the improvements to the rest area near Orbost. “The new...
Australians will face higher prices for fresh salads and vegetables if the Federal Government pushes ahead with changes to a popular foreign workers program. Member for Gippsland Darren Chester and industry leaders have warned the Albanese Government that...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is urging local Vietnam War veterans to register for a special commemorative medallion. The Australian Government has produced a 50th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate of recognition, honouring the...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester and East Gippsland Shire Council Deputy Mayor Arthur Allen attended a well-supported community consultation session which detailed plans for the proposed ‘Krauatungalung Walk’. Mr Chester has secured Federal Government...
Federal Parliament is returning for the Spring Session and Local MP Darren Chester had some early ‘training’ thanks to the students at Boisdale Consolidated Primary School. The Member for Gippsland hosted a class on civics and citizenship and answered the students’...
Federal MP Darren Chester says small grants can help volunteers purchase life saving equipment or support their charitable activities.
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says one of East Gippsland’s most popular beaches should have paid lifeguards in place during the peak summer season. Mr Chester has been advised that Surf Lifesaving Victoria will undertake a safety assessment of Cape...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has warned the Federal Government that lives could be lost on local roads while it wastes time with a review of infrastructure spending. Mr Chester has made a formal submission to the 90-day independent Strategic Review of...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) says one of the region’s most important multi-cultural landmarks will benefit from a $20,000 funding boost. Gippsland Immigration Park at Morwell will use the funding from the ‘Stronger Communities Program’ to...
Friday July 14, 2023 The redevelopment of Latrobe Regional Hospital is well underway with contractors working hard to make sure the hospital can continue to function as the project is delivered. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the major redevelopment...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has congratulated a local charity for helping families dealing with the cost of living crisis. Sale Food Support Inc is a local charity which offers groceries to those finding it difficult to provide enough food for their...
LATROBE VALLEY HISTORY TO BE SHARED A project which make it easier to share some of the Latrobe Valley’s interesting heritage has been delivered by volunteers at Traralgon Historical Society. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said a small grant for equipment...
The team of volunteers at the Sale Ambulance Auxiliary support our local emergency service workers in very practical ways and have secured funding for a life-saving piece of equipment. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester provided a $5500 grant to assist the...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is supporting local pharmacists who have warned there will be job losses and service cuts under the Labor Government’s changes to dispensing of some prescription medicines. Mr Chester has received letters of concern from...
The court decision is a further blow to Gippsland timber communities who have been under siege from protestors for decades and offered no protection from a Labor Government that has no interest in timber workers. Premier Dan Andrews and his Ministerial colleagues...
Community infrastructure projects that received funding from the previous Federal Government are in danger of being cut, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester has repeatedly criticised Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Catherine...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed today’s announcement that the Maryvale Energy from Waste (EfW) project has signed off on a $48.2 million government grant. Mr Chester said the consortium partners (Opal, Veolia and Masdar Tribe Australia) had...
The major redevelopment of Gippsland’s most significant irrigation system is nearing completion with Federal MP Darren Chester pleased that work is progressing well on phase two of the Macalister Irrigation District modernisation project. Mr Chester said the $160...