Aug 25, 2026 | Latest News
The Nationals candidate for Gippsland East, Gemma Rendell, has joined senior federal Nationals Darren Chester and Senator Bridget McKenzie at a community firearms forum in Bairnsdale to discuss changes to firearm laws and their impact on Victoria’s 207,000 licensed,...
Jun 18, 2026 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester joined local leaders in welcoming East Gippsland’s newest Australian citizens at East Gippsland Shire Council’s Citizenship Ceremony this week. Mr Chester is pictured with the Grewal family, Gurinder, Harnav, Gurjit and...
Apr 9, 2026 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the growth in The Centre Combined Health in Bairnsdale, describing it as an innovative approach to improving access to healthcare services in regional communities. Mr Chester recently visited the purpose-built...
Oct 14, 2025 | Latest News
Training and retaining young people in regional areas is one of the most effective ways to address the shortage of health professionals, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester met with TAFE Gippsland students Alanah Kelly and Tayla Mills...
Oct 1, 2025 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has met with Peter Abraham, the newly appointed CEO of Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS), and toured the hospital to discuss current challenges and future opportunities for local healthcare. Mr Chester said regional...
