Dec 16, 2020 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is encouraging local councils and community organisations to prepare their applications for the latest round of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF). Mr Chester welcomed the release of the guidelines for round five and...
Oct 2, 2020 | Latest News
Federal MP Darren Chester says he’ll work with local councils and the community to help Gippsland secure additional funding for tourism infrastructure from a new $200 million fund announced this week. “There will be $200 million in next week’s budget with $100 million...
Sep 2, 2020 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
A $7 million project to expand and upgrade a not-for-profit community aged care facility in Maffra is quickly taking shape after a huge fundraising campaign won the hearts of locals. Stretton Park is undergoing a major redevelopment at its Kent Street site, but...
Jun 9, 2020 | Latest News
Three Gippsland projects will share $6.5 million from the Federal Government through the Building Better Regions Fund, Member for Gippsland Darren Chester announced today. Mr Chester said the WORLD Sporting Precinct redevelopment in Bairnsdale, the upgrade of Stretton...
Nov 5, 2018 | Latest News, Putting Locals First
Federal MP Darren Chester has paid tribute to outgoing East Gippsland Shire Mayor Joe Rettino and called on the community to unite to focus on the economic and social challenges facing towns such as Lakes Entrance. Mr Chester this week met with Cr Rettino and...
