The heart of Sale was illuminated in purple on Wednesday evening as locals gathered for the Wellington Candlelight Vigil on Domestic Violence Remembrance Day. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester praised Gippslanders who came together in solidarity with all...
Re-elected Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he’s humbled by the vote of confidence he received from locals in the federal election on Saturday. As counting continued on Sunday, Mr Chester received more than 53 per cent of the primary vote and a...
The road network across Gippsland is falling apart, and it's costing lives, thanks to the ongoing neglect by Labor Governments in Melbourne and Canberra. The Nationals, as part of a Coalition Government, will take decisive action to reverse Gippsland's worsening road...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says a Coalition Government will provide $5 million to work with the Victorian Government to finalise the design and costings for the proposed Traralgon by-pass. Mr Chester says he will continue to work with the community...
There’s a lot at stake for Gippslanders as they go to the polls at this federal election. A successful Coalition Government has made major funding commitments that will help Gippslanders with the cost of living and also invest in our communities with more than $40...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester had the privilege of laying a wreath at the Sale RSL ANZAC Day service on Friday, which was attended by a huge crowd of serving personnel, veterans, families and interested community members. Mr Chester also attended the...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has praised Gippslanders for their incredible support at the 'Little Jem Foundation Fun Run' held in the Maffra-Tinamba-Newry region on Good Friday. "Matt and Amy Daly established the Little Jem Foundation, which assists...
Up to 50,000 Gippslanders are tipped to cast an early vote ahead of this Saturday’s federal election, according to local MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester said on Monday that 22,466 people had already voted with five booths across the region, expecting a big turnout for...
A plan to finish the iconic Krauatungalung Walk (KW) project in Lakes Entrance has won support from the Coalition, if it wins the federal election on May 3. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has successfully lobbied his senior Coalition colleagues to deliver...
The next stage of the Stretton Park residential aged care redevelopment has been given a much-needed boost with a $1.5 million funding guarantee from the Coalition. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has confirmed the Liberal-Nationals Coalition will provide...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the Coalition's commitment to re-establish the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF), a critical source of funding for the delivery of infrastructure and community development projects in Gippsland. "This is...
As the only candidate with a proven track record of delivering for our community, I’m asking all Gippslanders to consider giving me their number one vote at the election. I love Gippsland, and I’m proud to have raised my family in our beautiful part of the world. By...
Cameron Sporting Complex in Maffra will receive a major boost to bolster the participation of women and girls in sports under a Coalition Government. Gippsland MP Darren Chester (pictured) has announced a $400,000 funding guarantee for the upgrade of the pavilion...
The Lakes Entrance fishing industry is set to receive a major boost if the Coalition wins the federal election, thanks to a $3 million grant to redevelop the fishermen’s co-operative on Bullock Island. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the co-op needs...
Gippslanders are being urged to attend their local Anzac Day service and commemorate all Australians who have served in the defence force by Federal MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester, who is also a former Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, says Anzac Day is much more than a...
A much-loved Sale environmental asset will get a major overhaul if the Coalition wins the Federal election, compliments of a $2 million grant. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has confirmed an election commitment to replace the Sale Common Wetlands...
The major refurbishment of the Gippsland Veterans Welfare Centre is practically complete, with just the finishing touches remaining before local veterans can enjoy the full benefits of this much-needed project, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester....
The Albanese Government has been challenged to provide more support for Australia’s 537 local councils, after the Coalition committed $1 billion for local roads and community infrastructure. Shadow Minister for Local Government Darren Chester said the Coalition’s...
Councils across Gippsland will be in a better position to upgrade roads and community infrastructure if the Coalition wins the federal election on May 3, as they share in more than $17 million of new funding. Member for Gippsland and Shadow Minister for Local...
Local residents and visitors to the region have welcomed the opportunity to get a close-up look at the first stage of works at the Snowy River Railway Trestle Bridge, and it's about to get better if the Coalition wins the Federal election. Member for Gippsland Darren...