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...
Local businesses are the backbone of the community, and the annual Gippsland Business Awards are a key means of acknowledging the remarkable businesses that make Gippsland a better place to live, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. "The 2024...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed today's announcement to delay the 3G network shutdown. "Telstra and Optus have confirmed they will delay the shutdown of their 3G networks until October 28 to allow people more time to upgrade their devices," Mr...
The largest capital works projects in Wellington Shire is on track, with the Sale Swimming Pool Complex set to provide long-term social and economic benefits, according to the Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Now known as Aqua Energy, the pool complex...
A small workshop in Yinnar is at the forefront of groundbreaking innovation that could safeguard the lives of the men and women serving to protect our country. Military veteran Luke Townsend and his eight-person team at Outlook Industries have invented a new on-ground...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says Gippsland Grammar has been a cornerstone in the region's education landscape for 100 years, and it was a privilege to join students, teachers and guests to celebrate the institution's centenary. "As part of Gippsland...
The first stage of the Krauatungalung Walk in Lakes Entrance should be open to locals and visitors before the end of the year, according to local MP Darren Chester (pictured). The Federal Member for Gippsland visited the work site near the surf lifesaving club this...
The Year 5/6 students at St Mary's Primary School Maffra certainly have a comprehensive understanding of the Australian political system, which would rival their parents! Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester visited St Mary's this week to discuss Australia's...
The 2024 Olympiad campaign for Grace Ng came to a delightful end this week, highlighted by a special presentation from Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester to the talented Gippsland Grammar student. "Grace won a bronze medal in Kazakhstan at the International...
National Science Week is an important opportunity for STEM, innovation engagement, and education communities to celebrate and showcase science to the Australian public and the world through high-profile science engagement activities, according to Federal Member for...
Bairnsdale's Carlee Knight is a tireless worker for eliminating bullying and supporting good mental health, and she has just been named as a finalist in the prestigious Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards. From thousands of entrants across the country,...