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...
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...
Gippslanders are being urged to take sun protection more seriously as the warmer weather arrives and we spend more time outdoors. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is co-chair of the Parliamentary Friends of Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness together with...
Major new funding is required for the next stage of upgrades to the Princes Highway after the completion of the duplication between Traralgon and Sale, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester said his focus had now switched to the...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is calling for expressions of interest (EOI) from local community organisations for the Federal Government's 2024–25 Volunteer Grants program. Volunteer Grants support the work of community organisations by reducing barriers...
STATEMENT FROM DARREN CHESTER Danny O’Brien has a proven track record of fighting for regional communities, and as a father of two teenage children, he will bring a fresh direction and new energy to the role of Victorian leader of The Nationals. I’ve known Danny and...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester welcomed Corporal Bethany Magner to Parliament House this week as part of the Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program. Corporal Magner from East Sale RAAF Base was selected alongside 45 other Army, Navy and RAAF...
Gippsland Jersey will feature on the shelves of the Parliament Shop in Canberra until the end of November as part of a new program aimed at promoting Australian-made products, National Showcase. The National Showcase sees selected Australian suppliers featured in a...
In just a few months, regional Australians will only need to ask themselves a few simple questions when it comes to judging this government: Am I better off under this Prime Minister? Is my family better off? Is Australia a safer and better place to live? Do I feel...
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...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is encouraging Gippslanders to head to the Gippsland Regional Sports Complex (GRSC) on Tuesday, December 3, to support the Wildcats in the inaugural All Abilities Double AA's Basketball Tournament. "Next week, the Gippsland...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has announced the 2025 #lovegippsland calendar competition winners. "After much deliberation and scouring through hundreds of high-calibre entries, the three winners of my 2025 #lovegippsland calendar competition have been...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has cast doubts on a $10 million project to upgrade the Mallacoota-Genoa Rd, which has been delayed for more than three years. Mr Chester secured the money from the previous Government in May 2021 but has slammed the lack of...
The major upgrade of Forest Park in Orbost will encourage the travelling public to take a break and provide healthy, active outdoor options for locals, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester said the improvements to Forest Park will...
Students at Mallacoota P-12 College will see new Australian and Aboriginal flags hoisted on the school's flagpoles following a visit from the Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester. Mr Chester presented the student leadership team with new flags last week,...
Working-class Gippslanders are set to pay more for city students to pay off their debts under a cynical vote-buying exercise announced by the Albanese Government, according to local MP Darren Chester. The Member for Gippsland said the proposal to cut all student HELP...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) says locals and visitors have given the new Lakes Entrance foreshore playground their approval, with huge numbers of families appreciating the project, which opened on Friday. “The hard-working team at Pearce...
Vulnerable and elderly Mallacoota and district residents now have more opportunities to stay in their community and receive support from local healthcare service providers with the official opening of the MIVA MIVA Ballymena Bushfire Recovery Cottages, according to...