Sep 18, 2019 | Latest News
The Hope Restart centre near Bairnsdale is taking shape with construction well underway on the 3,000 square metre building. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester secured $3.8 million to help build the residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre. Mr...
Aug 5, 2019 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland and Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester says Australians need to learn more about the positive nature of defence service. Speaking at a commemorative event in Bairnsdale this morning, Mr Chester said there was a lack of...
Jul 12, 2019 | Building Community Infrastructure, Gippsland Rail, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is seeking an urgent update regarding timelines to upgrade Gippsland train services. Mr Chester secured $504 million in federal government funding when he was Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, toward a $530 million...
Jun 25, 2019 | Latest News, Supporting Regional Students
A University Study Hub will open in Bairnsdale next semester to support local students to undergo university studies without having to relocate to Melbourne. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester secured $595,000 from the Federal Government to establish an East...
Jun 21, 2019 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
An additional two courts are planned for Bairnsdale’s World Netball Centre to provide more timeslots and more opportunities for local netballers. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the additional two courts would also help to grow the annual Bairnsdale...
