Nov 15, 2018 | Latest News
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has returned from fulfilling official duties on the battlefields of the Western Front to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War. Among his engagements, Mr Chester attended a burial service for two...
Oct 30, 2018 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Earthworks are now underway for a new residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre to be built at Lucknow, east of Bairnsdale. Heavy machinery has been working at the site of the Hope Restart Centre, preparing an access road, storm water retention dam and...
Oct 21, 2018 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News, Supporting Regional Students
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says Gippsland students are missing out on the chance to study medicine because Monash University is not committed to the region. Mr Chester has called on Monash University to make a long-term commitment to training...
Oct 15, 2018 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
Young Gippslanders will benefit from a $51 million Federal Government funding boost for youth mental health care. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed additional funding for headspace and eheadspace to reduce wait times and provide extra clinical...
Oct 4, 2018 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Public consultation has begun in preparation for the new $95 million rail bridge to be built over the Avon River at Stratford. Train travellers and the broader public are invited to provide their views on planning and environmental issues related to construction of...
