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EAST SALE’S KING AIR FLEET GROWS BY 50%
Thirty-two Squadron at RAAF Base East Sale has been expanded, creating further employment opportunities in the local community. The number of Beechcraft King Air aeroplanes at Sale has increased from 8 to 12 which will see increased maintenance requirements and more...
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DARREN CHESTER RE-APPOINTED AS MINISTER FOR VETERANS AND DEFENCE PERSONNEL
Re-appointed Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel Darren Chester says a mental health summit, transitioning Australian Defence Force (ADF) members to civilian employment and continuing the transformation of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) will be his...
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LOCH SPORT FITNESS CIRCUIT SOON TO BE BUILT
Outdoor fitness equipment will be erected in Loch Sport to encourage more people to exercise along the foreshore, following the re-election of Darren Chester as the Federal Member for Gippsland. Mr Chester said the Federal Government would fund a series of fitness...
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IMPROVING HIGHWAY SAFETY AT JOHNSONVILLE
Work is progressing on highway upgrades at Johnsonville in front of the famous Black Stump General Store. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the work was part of a $50 million package of safety upgrades along the Princes Highway. “The work in...
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CHESTER URGES ANDREWS TO BACK MAJOR GIPPSLAND PROJECTS
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has written to the Victorian Premier for a third time to urge the State Government to allocate its share of the funding needed to complete the duplication of the Princes Highway between Traralgon and Sale. On the eve of the...
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COOL GROUP’S $ $4.2 MILLION EXPANSION IN MORWELL
Purpose-built facilities for manufacturing and retail will be built in Saskia Way, Morwell, to help grow local businesses Cool Aqua Springs and Hip Pocket Workwear and Safety. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester, who secured $1.75 million from the Federal...
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EAST GIPPSLAND RAIL TRAIL UPGRADE
Work will start as soon as possible on a $100,000 upgrade of the East Gippsland Rail Trail, following the re-election of Gippsland MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester said the project would re-seal 12 kilometres of the trail from Bairnsdale to Nicholson. “More than $3...
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$60 MILLION FOR PRINCES HIGHWAY
Re-elected Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he will be focused on delivering drought relief for local farmers and has announced a further $60 million to improve the Princes Highway in East Gippsland. Mr Chester has confirmed the $57.4 million package...
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IMPROVING LAKES ENTRANCE
Lakes Entrance based MP Darren Chester says he will be focused on delivering several local projects that will boost the visitor economy and improve the liveability of his home town. Mr Chester was re-elected on Saturday with an overwhelming vote in Lakes Entrance and...
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CHESTER BACK WORKING FOR FUTURE DROUGHT RELIEF
Gippsland MP Darren Chester says he will be focused on delivering further drought relief for local farmers and important local community projects in Yarram, following his weekend win at the Federal election. Mr Chester was re-elected as the Federal Member for...
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COALITION VICTORY DELIVERS $880,000 FOR SALE FNC
Re-elected Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he will be focused on delivering local projects that will boost the visitor economy and improve the liveability of local towns in this term of government. Mr Chester said the Coalition’s victory meant he...
read moreSTATEMENT FROM DARREN CHESTER
To be elected to represent Gippsland in Federal Parliament for the fifth time is an enormous honour and privilege. I have never taken Gippslanders for granted and I am extremely grateful for the support of my family, friends, staff and community members who made this...
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$60 MILLION FOR HIGHWAY STREETSCAPE AND VISITOR FACILITIES
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has announced a further $60 million to improve road safety and upgrade visitor facilities along the Princes Highway if the Coalition Government is re-elected on Saturday. Mr Chester said the funding would be used to upgrade...
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$500,000 FOR LUCKNOW CHANGEROOMS AND NETBALL COURT
Funding has been secured to redevelop the aged and unsuitable Lucknow Recreation Reserve changerooms and netball court. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester made the $500,000 announcement this morning to fund stage one of the Lucknow Recreation Reserve upgrade,...
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PUTTING LOCALS FIRST
The Federal election is being held this Saturday, May 18, and Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said he was taking nothing for granted. “The support I’ve been receiving from local residents on the campaign trail is very humbling,” Mr Chester said. “I think...
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PROTECTING JARRAHMOND’S PRECIOUS AVENUE OF HONOUR
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has allocated $4000 to Jarrahmond Landcare Group to further protect its historic Avenue of Honour. In his role as Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Mr Chester granted the funding to the Landcare group to help protect the...
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$880,000 PROMISED TO SALE FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB
Sale Football Netball Club will receive an $880,000 funding boost if the Coalition wins the Federal election this Saturday, according to local MP Darren Chester. The Federal Member for Gippsland has secured the $880,000 to upgrade change room facilities with a focus...
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BAIRNSDALE GLAC CLINIC WORKS ON TRACK
A multi-million dollar expansion at the Bairnsdale Medical Centre operated by Gippsland Lakes Community Health (GLCH) is starting to take shape and on track to open later this year. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester secured $500,000 from the Federal...
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PREMIER IS IGNORING ROAD SAFETY IN GIPPSLAND, SAYS CHESTER
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says Premier Daniel Andrews is wasting money on Princes Highway works which no-one wants but refusing to invest in the safety of Gippslanders who travel the Princes Highway between Traralgon and Sale. Mr Chester has written...
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GIPPSLAND TO CAPITALISE ON FUTURE TOURISM GROWTH
The Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says Gippsland businesses are ideally positioned to benefit from a Federal Government pledge to further grow tourism in regional areas. Mr Chester has already secured Federal Government funding for major infrastructure...
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CHESTER SECURES $2 MILLION FOR BONANG ROAD
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has locked in a $2 million commitment from the Federal Government to seal 12 kilometres of Bonang Road between Goongerah and Bonang in far east Gippsland. Mr Chester said the Federal Government would fund half the cost of...
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WORKS COMMENCE ON POST PEELING MILL
Works have commenced on a new post peeling mill to increase capacity at Alberton Timber and Treatment Plant, following Federal Government funding of $550,000. A new steam cylinder has arrived onsite but is still be to be commissioned. The Nationals Member for...
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FRAME GOES UP AS HOPE CENTRE TAKES SHAPE
Framing is well underway as the Hope Restart Centre begins to take shape. The slab is poured and framing is well advanced on the 3,000 square metre building. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester secured $3.8 million to help build the residential drug and...
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A HELPING HAND FOR LATROBE VALLEY VOLUNTEERS
Toongabbie Golf Club is among 42 community organisations from across Gippsland to share in $20 million under the Volunteer Grants program. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said 11 organisations from the Latrobe Valley and nearby districts would each receive...
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CHESTER WELCOMES PLAN TO SUPPORT NEW FARMERS
The Federal Government will extend a helping hand to would-be farmers looking to buy their first farm. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the initiative, which is part of a fresh suite of measures to help farmers and create jobs in regional areas...
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HUNDREDS ATTEND MEETING TO BOOST LAKES ENTRANCE
More than 300 people attended a public meeting in Lakes Entrance to learn more about current and future projects and put forward their ideas to further improve their town. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester joined a panel at the Mechanics Hall to detail...
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WORKING FOR GIPPSLAND
As locals head to the early voting centres now open across Gippsland, Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he has the experience, passion and enthusiasm to continue delivering for all Gippslanders. Mr Chester has been able to secure record infrastructure...
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CHESTER CALLS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT OF GIPPSLAND LAKES
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he will fight for an independent environmental audit of the Gippsland Lakes and its catchment if he’s successful at the May 18 election. A long-time supporter of Gippsland Lakes and river management issues, Mr Chester...
read more2019 Federal Election Early Voting Centres
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CHESTER WELCOMES MCG FUNDRAISER FOR GIPPSLAND FARMERS
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed a fundraising effort in Melbourne this weekend to raise money for drought-affected farmers in Gippsland. Rural Aid and the Essendon and Geelong AFL clubs have banded together to raise money for drought relief in...
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STRATFORD ENGINEERING FIRM LANDS INTERNATIONAL CONTRACT
Inside a large shed just off the Princes Highway in Stratford, they are making an item that no-one else in Australia is able to produce. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester visited David Baxter Engineering where they are manufacturing high-pressure severe...
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CHESTER CALLS ON STATE GOVT TO EQUAL MID FUNDING
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has called on the Victorian Government to allocate the remainder of funding needed for phase 2 of the Macalister Irrigation District (MID) moderisation project in next month’s state budget. In February, Mr Chester secured...
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GET INVOLVED
Gippslanders are being urged to join more community and sporting groups by local MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester has thanked all local volunteers and believes everyone who is able to volunteer should choose a local community group and get involved as much as possible....
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$29 MILLION TO SUPPORT FISHING IN REGIONAL AREAS
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says a new $29 million package to support recreational and commercial fishing will help to attract more visitors to enjoy Gippsland’s waterways and coastline. Mr Chester said municipalities in Gippsland would be able to...
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FUNDING FOR ENSAY AND SWIFTS CREEK TO REMEMBER WWI
Ensay-Swifts Creek RSL sub-branch has received a second grant to expand its commemorative display near the World War One memorial at Reedy Flat. The sub-branch successfully applied for funding last year under the Armistice Centenary Grant Program to erect an...
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MALLACOOTA’S NEW MEDICAL CENTRE ALMOST FINISHED
Mallacoota’s new $600,000 medical centre is quickly nearing completion, with the finishing touches now being made. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester toured the medical centre in Maurice Street and said he was impressed with the new facilities. “I’m proud to...
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HAVE A SAY ON THE FUTURE OF THE SCENIC ENTRANCE TO LAKES
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the local community will be given an opportunity to provide input into re-developed visitor facilities at the highway entrance to Lakes Entrance. The local MP says he has received constructive feedback from Lakes...
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MORE HELP FOR FARMERS UNDER $57 MILLION DROUGHT PACKAGE
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed a new package of initiatives designed to help Gippsland’s drought-affected farmers and local communities, but says there’s still more support required. The Prime Minister announced the $57.4 million package of...
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$33,000 TO HELP OUT VOLUNTEERS IN YARRAM DISTRICT
Woodside and District Football and Netball Club is among seven volunteer organisations in Yarram and the surrounding area to share more than $33,000 from the Federal Government. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the seven local groups were among 42 from...
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A $35,000 HELPING HAND FOR VOLUNTEERS IN GIPPSLAND’S HEART
Sale City Band is among 42 community groups across Gippsland to receive funding through the $20 million Volunteer Grants program. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said 10 local groups would each receive between $1,000 and $5,000 to support volunteers. “A...
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APPRENTICESHIP SUBSIDIES TO CREATE MORE JOBS IN REGIONAL AREAS
The number of subsidised apprenticeships in regional areas will double under a re-elected Federal Government, creating more jobs for young people. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester welcomed today’s $60 million funding announcement to support small businesses...
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CHESTER WELCOMES FULL LIST OF CANDIDATES FOR GIPPSLAND
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the full field of candidates announced at today’s ballot draw for the seat of Gippsland. Mr Chester, who has represented Gippsland in Federal Parliament since 2008, said his campaign would centre on his record...
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ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO GET MORE ACTIVE, MORE OFTEN IN TRARALGON
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has secured funding to upgrade walking tracks in the historic Traralgon Railway Reservoir Conservation Reserve as part of his $280,000 Active Gippsland initiative. Mr Chester said the Federal Government would fund the...
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$100,000 FOR OUTDOOR FITNESS EQUIPMENT ALONG LOCH SPORT’S FORESHORE
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has secured funding to install outdoor fitness equipment along the southern shore of Lake Victoria as part of the $280,000 Active Gippsland initiative. Mr Chester said the Federal Government would fund a series of fitness...
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$100,000 TO RE-SEAL PART OF EAST GIPPSLAND RAIL TRAIL
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has obtained funding to upgrade a popular section of the East Gippsland Rail Trail as part of his $280,000 Active Gippsland initiative. Mr Chester has secured $100,000 from the Federal Government to reseal 12 kilometres of...
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$50,000 TO KICK OFF BOARDWALK PROJECT IN LAKES ENTRANCE
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has secured funding to kick-off a project to establish an all abilities accessible boardwalk in the heart of Lakes Entrance as part of his $280,000 Active Gippsland initiative. Mr Chester has secured $50,000 for the first...
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DON’T SACRIFICE TIMBER JOBS FOR HIKING TRAIL, WARNS CHESTER
Local MP Darren Chester says the timber industry and visitor economy can co-exist and it will be economic and environmental madness to force more timber job cuts on East Gippsland. The Federal Member for Gippsland is supporting Orbost and District Community...
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PATTIES FOODS’ JAPAN EXPANSION GOOD FOR LOCAL JOBS, SAYS MP
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says Patties Foods’ expansion into Japan will be good for local jobs. The Bairnsdale-based bakery last week officially launched its meat pies at a function in Tokyo to mark its entry into the Japanese market ahead of this...
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ANTI DUMPING RULING SUPPORTS AUSTRALIAN PAPER
The Federal Government is supporting local jobs and backing Australian Paper, by announcing the Anti-Dumping Commission will impose duties on A4 copy paper imported from four nations. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said anti-dumping duties would be...
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EAST GIPPSLAND DOG FIGHT
Farmers across East Gippsland will have access to fencing rebates to keep wild dogs away from their livestock following a Federal Government funding announcement. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester announced $343,000 for East Gippsland Shire Council to...
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