Two Labor Ministers have been accused of misleading East Gippslanders after trying to pretend they had provided new funding to construct a roundabout on the Princes Highway in Bairnsdale. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said State Roads Minister Melissa...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says locals and visitors are likely to be enjoying the first stage of Krauatungalung Walk near the surf club at Lakes Entrance before the end of October. Local firm Design Co Builders has installed a significant section of...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is working with Latrobe City Council and the Traralgon Men’s Shed to secure funding for a new facility for the popular organisation. Mr Chester said the current flood-prone site was in constant danger of water damage, and he...
The students and staff at Metung Primary School were into the spirit of the AFL finals with an invitation to dress up to celebrate ‘Footy Colours Day’. In addition to a parade, the students participated in some football-related exercise before joining in a lunch...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has announced copies of the official portraits of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla from Buckingham Palace are available for collection at his electorate offices. "My office has received a supply of...
Community and sporting groups across Gippsland have been short-changed by the Albanese Government’s failure to provide ongoing funding for the Stronger Communities Program (SCP), according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. “In the grand scheme of things,...
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the major upgrade of the Orbost Forest Park facilities is almost completed, and it’s set to be a hit with locals and visitors. Mr Chester secured $1.3 million from the previous Federal Government for the project, and...
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...