Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has challenged the Albanese Government to back some of Australia’s leading forest scientists who support the native hardwood timber industry. Speaking in Federal Parliament, Mr Chester said environmental activists had...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has slammed the Albanese Government’s plan to cut speed limits on regional roads and demanded an increased focus on road safety works. Speaking in Federal Parliament, Mr Chester said it was lazy of the Labor Party to reduce...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester with Heyfield Primary School captains (from left) Hudson Turner, Makayla Southey, Alyssia Johnson and Jordan Powney during the school’s visit to Parliament House this week.
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester joined 14,500 runners in this year’s Melbourne Marathon, marking his 19th time completing the event. The Melbourne Marathon was first staged in 1978, when more than 2000 runners made their way from Frankston to the city...
Training and retaining young people in regional areas is one of the most effective ways to address the shortage of health professionals, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester met with TAFE Gippsland students Alanah Kelly and Tayla Mills...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has congratulated Stu and Jo Taylor, the husband-and-wife team behind Infusa Distillery, for their achievements and contribution to Gippsland's growing food and beverage industry. During a visit to Infusa's current base at...
We will remember them. Four simple words. But four incredibly powerful words in the Ode of Remembrance. It's not 'we will remember them when it's convenient', which is the plan by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. An independent statutory agency has accused the...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed students and teachers from St Paul's Anglican Grammar School in Traralgon to Parliament House in Canberra during their visit to the nation's capital. Mr Chester met with the group to discuss the role of the...
What began as a childhood interest in gardening has flourished into one of Gippsland's most respected horticultural enterprises. Hillywood Tree Nursery is expanding its reach with the launch of an online retail shop, bringing Gippsland-grown trees and plants directly...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has praised local business owners Darren and Kristy Penington and their team at Metung Holiday Villas for their ongoing contribution to Gippsland’s thriving visitor economy. During a visit, Mr Chester toured the popular...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is encouraging young Gippslanders with an interest in leadership, democracy and community service to apply for the National Youth Parliament 2026, with Expressions of Interest now open. The new initiative, delivered by the...
An independent statutory agency has accused the Albanese Government of abolishing the rights of Australian Defence Force personnel and veterans when seeking to review our nation’s highest awards for bravery. The Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal (DHAAT) has...
A petition calling for the state and federal governments to work together on the proposed Princes Highway by-pass in Traralgon has begun collecting signatures in the region. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester and State Member for Morwell Martin Cameron have...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has confirmed that entries for his 14th annual #lovegippsland Calendar Competition have now closed, with almost 350 photographs submitted by local photographers. This year's theme, 'Iconic Gippsland', invited entrants to...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has praised Stratford ultra-distance runner Chris Dixon as he prepares to tackle an extraordinary challenge — running 300 kilometres in 36 hours around Lake Guthridge and Lake Guyatt in Sale. The Helping Hands Charity Run...
The Federal Government has confirmed it has increased its funding commitment to a critical road safety project in Lakes Entrance, but is still waiting for the State Government to do its homework. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed an...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has praised the work of the Moogji Aboriginal Council following a visit to the organisation’s headquarters in Orbost. Mr Chester met with staff and toured the facilities to learn more about the services Moogji provides...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has met with Peter Abraham, the newly appointed CEO of Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS), and toured the hospital to discuss current challenges and future opportunities for local healthcare. Mr Chester said regional...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has praised the Mack family and the team at Mac Waste Group in Maffra for their ongoing contribution to the Gippsland community. Founded in 2001 by Bruce Mack, Mac Waste has grown into one of Gippsland's leading waste...
The $2.7 million investment in new medical imaging technology at Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) will deliver better outcomes for patients across East Gippsland, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. A centrepiece of the...