I welcome the conclusion of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, which was initiated when I was Minister for Veterans’ Affairs. I have enormous respect for the men and women who continue to keep us safe in a challenging world, and I will carefully...
The Labor-Greens vendetta against agriculture is jeopardising the livelihoods of farming communities and the future of their children, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. It follows a rally of more than 2000 farmers from across Australia at...
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick, has visited seven schools across Gippsland as part of his national effort to build awareness of the role of Federal Parliament and to encourage students to participate in our democracy. Mr Dick was invited to...
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick, is used to sitting in a commanding position in Federal Parliament, but he was impressed by the ‘Borun and Tuk’ sculpture, which features as part of the Krauatungalung Walk project in Lakes Entrance. Federal...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says it will be 'completely unacceptable' for the community if the Krauatungalung Walk (KW) project in Lakes Entrance is half-finished by East Gippsland Shire Council. Mr Chester has written to Council and urged it to make...
Pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists are all set to benefit from bicycle and footpath works along Bennison Drive, Wurruk. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the works were a great example of how the Roads to Recovery Program was supporting routine...
Grade 4, 5 and 6 students at St Mary's Primary School Yarram had certainly done their due diligence in researching their local MP ahead of Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester's recent visit to discuss Australia's political system. "While they listened...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the new foreshore playground in Lakes Entrance is taking shape with most of the major structures in place and local crews working hard to get the job done before the busy holiday period. Mr Chester has secured $20...
Gippsland is home to some of the nation's most passionate and successful Landcare groups, whose volunteers improve productivity and biodiversity to ensure their land and the environment are in better shape for future generations, according to Federal Member for...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is challenging local photographers to capture images that showcase why they love our region for his 2025 calendar. The local MP is running his popular calendar photography competition again this year with prizes for the best...
A new charity which aims to provide free rides on trishaws for people who can no longer cycle has been formed in Gippsland. Taking inspiration from a worldwide movement, a group of locals has formed Cycling Without Age Gippsland and aims to develop a mobile service...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (right) met with recently appointed ExxonMobil Australia Chair Simon Younger during his visit to Parliament House. Mr Younger briefed the local MP on decommissioning plans for Bass Strait platforms along with the outlook for...
Upgrades to key facilities for locals and visitors at Kalimna will be officially opened on September 4 at an event organised by East Gippsland Shire Council. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) secured the majority of the funding for the projects...
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick, is set to visit several schools across the region to discuss civics and citizenship with students. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has invited the Speaker to talk about his role in Parliament and...
I have contacted the board of Morwell Bowling Club and offered my support as the volunteers and staff come to terms with the devastating losses that were sustained in this morning’s fire. The club is an integral part of the Latrobe Valley community and the loss of...
After more than two years of delay, work has finally started on a bridge-strengthening project that will make the Sale Alternative Route safer for heavy vehicles. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester secured $6.2 million from the previous Federal Government to...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the Marine Parade redevelopment in Lakes Entrance has been short-changed by $5.3 million by the Albanese Government. Minor work on improved parking and road alignment is underway, but the full safety upgrade will not...
Local student Zara Clydesdale was recently recognised as one of the state's best. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester recently met with Year 12 Gippsland Grammar student Zara Clydesdale, who received a 2023 Premier's VCE Award for excellence in Media last...
The 2024 Federation University Gippsland Business Awards finalists have been announced, with Beachcomber Holiday Units the only Lakes Entrance business among this year's 46 finalists. Businesses from across Gippsland are vying for honours in 12 industry and specialist...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester joined local leaders in welcoming Latrobe Valley's newest Australian citizens at Latrobe City Council's recent Citizenship Ceremony. "Citizenship ceremonies are among the great traditions of our nation, and attending these...