Road and freight route upgrades, tourism, digital connectivity, energy security and affordability, disaster resilience, skills, employment and education, were at the forefront of discussions with One Gippsland and Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester in...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester met with Chair of the Regional Development Australia (RDA) Gippsland Committee Kellie O'Callaghan (pictured) in Parliament last week. The RDA Gippsland committee aims to promote regional economic development. It engages...
A Gippsland school has received national recognition at the inaugural Clean Up Australia Community Awards in Canberra. Gippsland Grammar’s primary school campus in Bairnsdale was recognised for its work over the past 10 years to participate in litter reduction and...
After facilities were left condemned for more than three years in the wake of the June 2021 floods, Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) said it is great to see construction underway at Traralgon Recreation Reserve for a new flood-proof Multipurpose...
Locals and visitors have given the new Lakes Entrance Foreshore Playground the tick of approval, with many families appreciating the project over the summer holidays. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has secured $20 million over several years from the...
Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the return of Federal Parliament this week will be an opportunity to highlight the Albanese Government’s failure to invest in local roads and community infrastructure projects. Mr Chester said he would use the return of...
The Albanese Government has rejected a bid to complete the final stages of a high-profile pathway project in Lakes Entrance despite the support of the local community and East Gippsland Shire Council. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said he was ‘bitterly...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has congratulated Morwell Bowling Club, championed by Manager Teena Johnson, for quick action to restore temporary facilities and save local jobs after a major fire ravaged a significant portion of the popular club in...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the increasing crime rate across the region is undermining community safety and requires more attention across all levels of government. Mr Chester has welcomed the commitment from Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to...
Gippsland community organisations have the opportunity to secure a grant of up to $20,000 under the latest round of the #lovegippsland Stronger Communities Programme (SCP), announced by Federal MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester has called for expressions of interest from...
Gippsland community organisations have the opportunity to secure a grant of up to $20,000 under the latest round of the #lovegippsland Stronger Communities Programme (SCP), announced by Federal MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester has called for expressions of interest from...
A new initiative aimed at helping to reduce social isolation has been launched in Lakes Entrance, with local residents enjoying a free ride along the Esplanade in purpose-built trishaws. Cycling Without Age Gippsland is a charitable group chaired by local MP Darren...
The State Government has refused to provide any timeframes for work to start on a promised $10 million upgrade of the Mallacoota-Genoa Rd, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester secured the $10 million from the previous Coalition...
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...