Dec 10, 2021 | Latest News
Two organisations in East Gippsland will benefit from funding as part of the Future Drought Fund’s Networks to Build Drought Resilience program. Local MP Darren Chester said Wairewa Public Hall and Recreation Reserve and Gippsland Agricultural Group both received...
Sep 28, 2021 | Latest News
Applications for the second round of the Networks to Build Drought Resilience program have now opened. Local MP Darren Chester said the program was a part of the Federal Government’s Future Drought Fund to help communities prepare for drought. “This program is...
Aug 5, 2021 | Latest News, Working with Primary Producers
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for organisations to apply for projects to manage and prepare for drought. Local MP Darren Chester said $34.2 million was available through the Future Drought Fund’s Drought Resilience Innovation Grants program. “Gippsland...
Mar 1, 2021 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the Victorian Government had finally signed up to the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme, allowing funds to again flow to Gippsland farmers. The Federal Government has provided $100 million for the...
Feb 1, 2021 | Latest News
More assistance is available to farming families in Gippsland affected by drought. Affected households can now apply for payments of up to $3,000 through the Country Women’s Association of Victoria Drought Relief Program. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester...
