Nine public schools across Gippsland are set to share in more than $7 million in Federal Government funding for much-needed upgrades, according to local Member of Parliament Darren Chester. Mr Chester said it was a win for hard working school communities which had...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he 'can't get a straight answer' from Transport Minister Catherine King as a series of road safety projects across the region have stalled due to a lack of Commonwealth funding. Mr Chester has accused Minister King of...
Gippslanders are being urged to attend their local ANZAC Day service and commemorate all Australians who have served in the defence force. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the region has a rich military history which deserved recognition on April 25....
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has challenged the Prime Minister to release the economic modelling in relation to a plan that will increase the cost of Australia’s biggest-selling vehicles by more than $10,000. Speaking in Federal Parliament this week, Mr...
University students across Gippsland will have more opportunities to study without leaving their hometowns, in a major win for the community. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the decision to add five new University Study Hubs would benefit school...
A major upgrade of the Orbost Forest Park facilities is well underway with the park currently closed to the public. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) said it was good to see a local contractor undertaking the work, Whelans Group Investments. “In...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed a delegation of AUSVEG board members to Canberra to advocate on behalf of the multi-billion dollar industry. Led by East Gippsland-based chairman Bill Bulmer, the AUSVEG representatives from across Australia...
Mallacoota Gun Club is aiming to attract more visitors and boost its membership after unveiling more than $750,000 worth of improvements to the facility. The club suffered extensive damage in the Black Summer bushfires and resolved to ‘build back better’ with a plan...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said he was delighted to present the Morwell Central Primary School captains with their achievement awards recently. The Member for Gippsland gave the students a brief introduction to his role and answered questions on life...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has urged Telstra CEO Vicky Brady to keep investing in disaster resilience and improved telecommunications coverage during her visit to Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley. Mr Chester met with the Telstra boss during her tour...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the Buchan streetscape project will be good for local businesses and the visitor economy in the aftermath of a severe storm which damaged the Buchan Caves Reserve infrastructure. Mr Chester said local contracting crews...
Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester, made a surprise visit to Stretton Park to help celebrate the oldest resident’s 102nd birthday. Former Maternal and Child Health Nurse, Kath Amey, is well known to families across the region and enjoyed her birthday...
Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester, presented Paynesville Primary School Leadership Team with achievement certificates at the school assembly. Mr Chester is pictured with school captains Grace Hall and Lexie Fordham.
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the decision by Recycling Victoria to award the first energy from waste licence to a Latrobe Valley project. Mr Chester, who successfully fought for a $48.2 million Federal Government grant for the Maryvale...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says securing up to $40 million for a new Sale College is the highest education infrastructure priority in his electorate. Mr Chester said he was supporting Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien in his efforts to fund the new...
Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has challenged the Federal Government to commit funding to finalise the planning and design for the proposed Traralgon by-pass. Mr Chester told Federal Parliament the by-pass was the ‘highest priority transport infrastructure...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is encouraging young athletes in the region to take the opportunity to apply for the latest round of the Local Sporting Champions program and the Local Para Champions Program. Mr Chester said the grants programs have helped...
The redevelopment of Bullock Island is a critical part of the biggest transformation the Lakes Entrance township has seen in the past 50 years, according to local MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester said the finalisation of the boardwalk around Bullock Island would provide...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester caught up with hard working volunteers Jen Smith and Nicole White who were adding the finishing touches at the Gippsland Agricultural Centre, near Bairnsdale. Located at the home of the East Gippsland Agricultural Field Days...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester caught up with a young Gippsland winner of the ABC’s Heywire competition in Parliament House. Heywire is a lived experience storytelling competition run by the ABC, calling for stories from young people aged between 16-22...