Jul 25, 2019 | Latest News, Working With Farmers
Drought stricken farmers and communities in Gippsland will benefit from the Federal Government’s Future Drought Fund passing Parliament this week. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the $5 billion fund will deliver $100 million a year in perpetuity for...
May 20, 2019 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
Re-elected Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he will be focused on delivering drought relief for local farmers and has announced a further $60 million to improve the Princes Highway in East Gippsland. Mr Chester has confirmed the $57.4 million package...
May 20, 2019 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
Gippsland MP Darren Chester says he will be focused on delivering further drought relief for local farmers and important local community projects in Yarram, following his weekend win at the Federal election. Mr Chester was re-elected as the Federal Member for...
May 1, 2019 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed a fundraising effort in Melbourne this weekend to raise money for drought-affected farmers in Gippsland. Rural Aid and the Essendon and Geelong AFL clubs have banded together to raise money for drought relief in...
Mar 29, 2019 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
More farming families should take advantage of the drought assistance measures available to them, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester has urged local farmers not to assess their own eligibility for different drought programs and be...
