Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the State and Federal Governments are failing to provide a safe Princes Highway following a spate of crashes on a notorious section of road in East Gippsland. Mr Chester said there were at least seven crashes on a short...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the state and federal governments are putting lives at risk by failing to improve the natural disaster resilience of critical road corridors across the region. Following the extended closure of Mallacoota-Genoa Rd due...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) says the redeveloped slipway site in Lakes Entrance will be an asset for locals and visitors. “About 20 years ago the Old Slipway site became vacant when a purpose-built facility was constructed at the Gippsland...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says all levels of government need to commit to building on the success of the $5 million East Gippsland Rail Trail redevelopment with ongoing maintenance funding and new stages. At Saturday’s official opening of the...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester recently visited the students and teachers at Tambo Upper Primary School, where he discussed the different levels of government and how we can work together to fix a range of issues within our community. Mr Chester said it...
Veterans across Gippsland are set to benefit from a $1.1 million Federal Government grant announced today by local MP, Darren Chester. Mr Chester has congratulated the Sale RSL on its successful application for funding to deliver much needed upgrades at the Gippsland...
A proposed all-abilities walking circuit in Lakes Entrance has received a further boost with the community expressing overwhelming support and the Federal Government confirming it would honour a $3.6 million funding offer. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is supporting the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) push to raise awareness of key issues in its largest protest campaign in 40 years. Mr Chester met with new NFF President David Jochinke in Federal Parliament this week...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has claimed ‘a victory for common sense’ with the Commonwealth’s decision to honour existing road funding commitments worth $30 million across the electorate. Mr Chester said the outcomes of the Independent Strategic Review...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester spoke to the grade five and six students at Chairo Christian School in Traralgon. Mr Chester talked about life in Parliament and gained insights into the students’ priorities and issues within our local community. ...
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Pictured: The transformation of Jemmy’s Point in Lakes Entrance is well advanced with local contractors constructing a new toilet block, improved vehicle access and an elevated viewing area. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) secured $1.5 million...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he’s worried a multi-million project to strengthen bridges on a major transport route has been abandoned by the Labor Party. Mr Chester secured $6.2 million from the previous Federal Government for the bridge work on...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester and East Gippsland Shire Councillor Arthur Allen are happy with the progress on the Bullock Island redevelopment. After an extensive community campaign, all levels of government have provided funding for the work which has...
The failure to deliver a $10 million safety upgrade on the Mallacoota-Genoa Rd is having a direct impact on insurance costs for local residents, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester has repeatedly urged the Federal Minister for...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is appealing for the State and Federal Governments to work together and fund a dredging program in Loch Sport for the safety of the boating community. Mr Chester inspected the public jetty near the marina this week and said...
Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) says work on the $500,000 Eastwood playground is progressing well, thanks to a funding partnership between East Gippsland Shire and the previous Federal Government. The project includes $300,000 funding from the Local...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed a jobs guarantee provided to Latrobe Valley based Australian Securities Investment Commission (ASIC) business registry staff. Following concerns about the future for business registry staff currently employed at...
Students at St Brendan’s Primary School in Lakes Entrance dressed as superheroes to represent their leadership ability and to stand up and prevent bullying whenever it occurs. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester met with the senior classes and talked about...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is backing a new festival with a difference. Mr Chester says the Gippsland Beer Fest at Tinamba Hotel on November 26 is an opportunity to showcase the expanding local brewing sector. “Gippsland Beer Fest is the first...