Aug 16, 2022 | Latest News
More volunteers and runners are welcome to join Lakes Entrance parkrun. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is pictured with parkrun volunteer Joyce Timmins ahead of Saturday’s run in heavy rain. The Lakes Entrance parkrun is a free community event held every...
Aug 16, 2022 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is urging the new Labor Government to support funding for two bushfire recovery projects in East Gippsland. Mr Chester has raised his concerns in writing to the Prime Minister and relevant Ministers as well as speaking in...
Aug 16, 2022 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says more infrastructure projects are needed in Lakes Entrance as part of a multi-million dollar transformation of the town. Speaking at the LEADA community meeting, Mr Chester said he was excited about the future of Lakes...
Aug 11, 2022 | Latest News
I welcome the interim report by the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide and acknowledge many of the recommendations are entirely consistent with the bipartisan direction being taken by the previous Federal Government to improve outcomes for defence force...
Aug 11, 2022 | Latest News
Federal member for Gippsland Darren Chester is urging the Labor Government to intervene and assist communities directly impacted by proposed cuts to commercial fishing quotas. Mr Chester has requested an urgent meeting with the Minister for Agriculture Murray Watt to...
Aug 11, 2022 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
The new Bullock Island bridge and associated works are starting to take shape, according to local MP Darren Chester (pictured). Mr Chester said the project would provide a critical link between the island’s commercial fishing, education precinct, Gippsland Ports,...
