Aug 20, 2020 | Latest News
An important stage of a $155 million infrastructure modernisation project designed to save water and improve productivity in the Macalister Irrigation District (MID) is now operational. Local MP Darren Chester said the completion of this final stage of the first phase...
Jun 29, 2020 | Latest News
Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says funding to study further irrigation opportunities in the heart of Gippsland is a great win for local farmers. “I met with Latrobe River irrigators this week and agree there is enormous potential for future growth in the...
Apr 1, 2020 | Latest News
The Federal Government is acting to ensure Gippsland’s agricultural and fisheries sectors can continue to export high-quality produce to overseas markets. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the new $110 million International Freight Assistance Mechanism...
Dec 5, 2019 | Latest News, Working With Farmers, Working with Primary Producers
Seventy-seven kilometres of new or reinforced fencing will be erected across East Gippsland to protect livestock from wild dogs. Federal Government is providing $343,000 in rebates towards the cost of installing 35 kilometres of new fences and upgrading 42 kilometres...
Jun 4, 2019 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
Representatives from Latrobe City Council met with Australia’s new Agriculture Minister at a special meeting held in Sale this week. Latrobe Chief Executive Officer Steven Piasente was among those at the roundtable meeting led by Senator Bridget McKenzie and Federal...
