Dec 2, 2021 | In Parliament, Latest Speeches, Uncategorized
It’s with a heavy heart and some level of frustration that I raise my concern about the failure of all levels of government to actually deliver the recovery we need in East Gippsland after the Black Summer bushfires. On the bright side, I do want to thank the...
Nov 24, 2021 | Latest News, Uncategorized
A gallery at Wairewa is giving local artists a chance to exhibit their work as the region recovers from the Black Summer bushfires. Local MP Darren Chester (pictured) has congratulated owners, Elizabeth and Brian Blakeman for their energy, enthusiasm and community...
Nov 26, 2020 | Latest News, Uncategorized
Ten threatened native mammals found in Gippsland are on a priority list of species targeted for special protection measures as the Federal Government expands its network of safe havens to reduce the risk of the animals’ extinction. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren...
Sep 14, 2020 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News, Uncategorized
HeadtoHelp is an initiative in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is being led by the six Victorian Primary Health Networks (PHNs). Funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health, it was announced yesterday by the Australian Government’s Minister for Health,...
Sep 1, 2020 | Latest News, Uncategorized
Gippsland is expected to gain a new legion of admirers when a soon-to-be-built Royal Australian Navy patrol vessel takes our region’s name. HMAS Gippsland is one of 12 offshore patrol vessels to be built and will be involved in maritime border patrols, fisheries...
Jun 12, 2020 | Latest News, Uncategorized
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has thrown his support behind a major employer in Mallacoota as it continues its recovery from the summer bushfires. AFCOL Australia lost its abalone processing facility in Commercial Road where wild-caught abalone is...
