The Lakes Entrance fishing industry is set to receive a major boost if the Coalition wins the federal election, thanks to a $3 million grant to redevelop the fishermen’s co-operative on Bullock Island. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the co-op needs...
Gippslanders are being urged to attend their local Anzac Day service and commemorate all Australians who have served in the defence force by Federal MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester, who is also a former Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, says Anzac Day is much more than a...
A much-loved Sale environmental asset will get a major overhaul if the Coalition wins the Federal election, compliments of a $2 million grant. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has confirmed an election commitment to replace the Sale Common Wetlands...
The major refurbishment of the Gippsland Veterans Welfare Centre is practically complete, with just the finishing touches remaining before local veterans can enjoy the full benefits of this much-needed project, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester....
The Albanese Government has been challenged to provide more support for Australia’s 537 local councils, after the Coalition committed $1 billion for local roads and community infrastructure. Shadow Minister for Local Government Darren Chester said the Coalition’s...
Councils across Gippsland will be in a better position to upgrade roads and community infrastructure if the Coalition wins the federal election on May 3, as they share in more than $17 million of new funding. Member for Gippsland and Shadow Minister for Local...
Local residents and visitors to the region have welcomed the opportunity to get a close-up look at the first stage of works at the Snowy River Railway Trestle Bridge, and it's about to get better if the Coalition wins the Federal election. Member for Gippsland Darren...
Community groups, families and sporting teams are at the heart of Gippsland MP Darren Chester's $2.5 million funding commitment for the redevelopment of Gaskin Park in Churchill under a Coalition Government. The Federal Member for Gippsland has committed up to $2.5...
Volunteer firefighters at Traralgon South CFA will see a new Australian flag hoisted on the station's flagpole following a visit from the Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester. Mr Chester presented the Traralgon South CFA firefighter Greg Carter with a new...
Former Traralgon College student Sarah Bryan has won two major trainee awards at the Officers’ Training School graduation parade at East Sale RAAF Base. The 17-year-old received ‘The Military Skills Award’ and ‘The Through Adversity to the Stars Award’ at the...
Pictured (from left): Member for Gippsland Darren Chester, Flight Officer Olivia Cautela and retired Air Commodore Allan Pappin at the Initial Officer Course 01/2025 graduation ceremony at East Sale RAAF Base. Flight Officer Cautela was honoured to win the ‘Allan...
Rotary Club of Mitchell River’s annual fundraising breakfast for Centenary House was a great success with strong support from the community. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester welcomed guests to the event and thanked Rotarians for their tireless support....
Construction works are progressing well at a major Traralgon intersection, which has been the scene of serious accidents and congestion for years, according to local MP Darren Chester. The Federal Member for Gippsland secured funding for the Princes Highway-Breed St...
Gippsland food charities will receive additional support if the Coalition wins the federal election on May 3. The Nationals have announced a $50 million investment to support food charities such as Foodbank, SecondBite, and OzHarvest in expanding their services,...
Gippsland will be able to secure more federal funding for major roads if the Coalition wins the election on May 3, according to local MP Darren Chester. A new Coalition Government will return to providing 80% of funding for nationally significant road projects in...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester will deliver up to $2.5 million in a grant to build a new Traralgon Men’s Shed, if the Coalition wins the federal election on May 3. Mr Chester has announced the funding guarantee to relocate the facility from the...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has committed up to $2.7 million in funding to finish the restoration of the historic Snowy River Railway Trestle Bridge and deliver the project's full social and economic benefits if the Coalition wins the federal election...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has taken the fight for funding to finish the Krauatungalung Walk (KW) project to Canberra. Mr Chester said he has lobbied senior Coalition colleagues to seek a funding commitment ahead of the federal election, which will be...