The annual campaign to ‘change the date’ of Australia Day is an attempt to divide our country, deny our history, and shame everyday Australians to feel some level of collective guilt for the actions of past generations. I support Australia Day remaining as a public...
Gippsland motorists are being short-changed by the Albanese Government’s decision to cease funding regional road projects on an 80-20 basis, according to Federal MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester said it was ‘hypocritical and offensive’ for the Labor Party to put in place...
Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is calling on the Federal Government to commit funding for an important road safety project that was half-funded in last year’s State Budget. Mr Chester said the plan to upgrade the Sale alternative route, including a new roundabout...
Pictured (from left): Traralgon Harriers President Phill Mayer, local triathlon champion Molly Irvine and Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester joined in the fun for the Harriers Christmas Run. The novelty event in Kay St, Traralgon attracted about 100 runners.
Christmas is my favourite time of the year in Gippsland. I will be spending as much time as I can with my family and friends. We will share a meal, laugh about the good times we’ve had throughout the year and also remember the family members who aren’t with us to...
The State and Federal Governments have been warned that a failure to maintain the arterial road network across East Gippsland is putting lives at risk. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the poor condition of major roads is adding to the risk of...
Gippslanders are being urged to shop locally and support family-owned businesses this Christmas by local MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester said putting locals first would help to create local jobs and build a stronger regional economy. "At a time when prices are...
Gippslanders are being urged to take sun protection more seriously as the warmer weather arrives and we spend more time outdoors. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is co-chair of the Parliamentary Friends of Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness together with...
Major new funding is required for the next stage of upgrades to the Princes Highway after the completion of the duplication between Traralgon and Sale, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester said his focus had now switched to the...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is calling for expressions of interest (EOI) from local community organisations for the Federal Government's 2024–25 Volunteer Grants program. Volunteer Grants support the work of community organisations by reducing barriers...
STATEMENT FROM DARREN CHESTER Danny O’Brien has a proven track record of fighting for regional communities, and as a father of two teenage children, he will bring a fresh direction and new energy to the role of Victorian leader of The Nationals. I’ve known Danny and...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester welcomed Corporal Bethany Magner to Parliament House this week as part of the Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program. Corporal Magner from East Sale RAAF Base was selected alongside 45 other Army, Navy and RAAF...
Gippsland Jersey will feature on the shelves of the Parliament Shop in Canberra until the end of November as part of a new program aimed at promoting Australian-made products, National Showcase. The National Showcase sees selected Australian suppliers featured in a...
In just a few months, regional Australians will only need to ask themselves a few simple questions when it comes to judging this government: Am I better off under this Prime Minister? Is my family better off? Is Australia a safer and better place to live? Do I feel...
The vast majority of Gippslanders who have contacted my office are keen to learn more about nuclear technology, and there is a high level of energy literacy in our region. Generally speaking, local people understand the energy trifecta of having a reliable and...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is encouraging Gippslanders to head to the Gippsland Regional Sports Complex (GRSC) on Tuesday, December 3, to support the Wildcats in the inaugural All Abilities Double AA's Basketball Tournament. "Next week, the Gippsland...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has announced the 2025 #lovegippsland calendar competition winners. "After much deliberation and scouring through hundreds of high-calibre entries, the three winners of my 2025 #lovegippsland calendar competition have been...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has cast doubts on a $10 million project to upgrade the Mallacoota-Genoa Rd, which has been delayed for more than three years. Mr Chester secured the money from the previous Government in May 2021 but has slammed the lack of...
The major upgrade of Forest Park in Orbost will encourage the travelling public to take a break and provide healthy, active outdoor options for locals, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester said the improvements to Forest Park will...