Aug 16, 2018 | Latest News
A key employer in the region, David Lucke’s Fresh Food Market is providing important employment and training opportunities for young people. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester visited recently to learn more about the growth of the business and met Peter...
Aug 2, 2018 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
The Federal Government has announced a review of the Farm Household Allowance (FHA), which provides help for farmers facing hardship, particularly during drought. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the Department of Agriculture had estimated there may be...
May 14, 2018 | Building Community Infrastructure
A redesign and upgrade at Morwell company Kempe Process Equipment is expected to create 20 new jobs in the Latrobe Valley. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester announced $619,000 from the Federal Government’s Regional Jobs and Investment Package (RJIP)...
Apr 5, 2018 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News, Mobile Phone and Internet Coverage
A new mobile phone base station will be built to improve coverage along the Hyland Highway between Carrajung Lower and Woodside North. The macro base station has been announced today by Minister for Regional Communications Senator Bridget McKenzie and Federal Member...
Apr 4, 2018 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed today’s announcement the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Murray Goulburn by Canadian dairy company, Saputo. The ACCC this morning announced...
