Maffra aged care facility Stretton Park is searching to further bolster care capacity and capabilities through the next stage of the major multi-million dollar redevelopment project, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. "Stretton Park is a...
Gippslanders have an enormous capacity to unite and offer strength to each other during times of hardship, which is why Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is urging everyone to support Matt, Amy and the Daly family at the 'Little Jem Foundation Fun Run' on...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says motorists across Gippsland are backing the plan to cut the fuel excise by 25 cents per litre, if the Coalition wins the election on May 3. Mr Chester, who has been a long-time advocate for cutting fuel excise, says the...
St Gabriel's Primary School in Traralgon warmly welcomed a special guest at the final assembly for Term 1, the Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester. "I had the privilege of awarding the achievement certificates to St Gabriel's Primary School's 2025 student...
The Gippsland Vehicle Collection in Maffra will receive a $1 million grant to future-proof facilities if the Coalition wins the federal election, which is expected to be held in May this year. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester made the funding guarantee this...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is encouraging locals to attend the Tinamba Food and Wine Festival this Sunday, April 6. Gippsland is quickly establishing itself as a prominent winemaking region, and the family-friendly street party beside the iconic...
Australia is heading in the wrong direction, and we have an opportunity to set a new and more optimistic course with the federal election on May 3. As a born and bred Gippslander, I’m passionate about making sure we get our fair share of government resources so that...
Works to build a better highway through Bairnsdale are well advanced and are scheduled for completion by the middle of the year, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured). "It's been a long time coming, but the upgrade works on the McEacharn...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has slammed the 'bureaucratic madness' of an Albanese Government program that is set to rob local netballers of a much-needed $20,000 grant. Mr Chester said a local assessment panel had recommended the Heyfield Football...
The Albanese Government has retained its perfect record of no additional funding for roads and community infrastructure in Gippsland during the entire term of this government, according to local MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester said the Labor Party had ‘given up on...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has met with Save the Snowy Rail Bridge Association volunteers to check progress on the first stage of the project to the historic bridge across the Snowy River floodplains. Mr Chester said he was looking forward to the...
Publicans from across Gippsland gathered at the Australian Hotels Association industry event ‘Pubs, Pots and Profits’ in Sale to hear from industry experts about the latest trends in the hospitality sector. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester attended the...
Cycling Without Age Gippsland (CWAG) is continuing to put smiles on the faces of older residents, with another local couple enjoying a free ride along the Esplanade in Lakes Entrance. The not-for-profit charity chaired by local MP Darren Chester is a new community...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has expressed disappointment over Telstra's withdrawal from delivering a new mobile phone tower at Anglers Rest, warning that failure to provide the critical infrastructure may endanger lives. "Adequate access to reliable...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed a Coalition Government commitment to crack down on union thuggery and stamp out organised crime in the construction industry. Mr Chester said the latest disturbing revelations on the CFMEU's behaviour are...
Students at Lumen Christi Primary School in Churchill welcomed Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester to their school assembly to present this year's captains with their achievement awards. Mr Chester gave the students a brief introduction to the different levels...
Gippslanders have gone out of their way to provide free food and accommodation to an Australian Army veteran and his assistance dog, who are completing a lap of the country for charity. Townsville veteran Garth Murray and Max, his assistance dog, are on an epic...
Providing more opportunities for older people to respectfully age with dignity in their own homes and improving community safety were key topics at the launch of Harmony Week celebrations by the Filipino Seniors Carers Support Group. Member for Gippsland Darren...
The crew at the Glengarry Hotel picked the perfect day to ‘dunk’ some well-known locals in the name of charity, including Federal MP Darren Chester The Glen Freeze was organised to raise money to help the fight against Motor Neurone Disease, which kills two...
Pictured from left are Mirridong CEO Doreen Milne, Secretary Michael Trew, and Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester after a tour of the recently completed redevelopment project. Mr Chester said the team at Mirridong have been doing incredible work for people...