Sep 7, 2020 | Latest News
More help is available to farming communities in Gippsland to help them weather future droughts. Local MP Darren Chester has announced the Federal Government is offering $11.2 million through two competitive grant programs to build and maintain drought resilience. Mr...
Apr 9, 2020 | Latest News, Uncategorized
Community facilities across East Gippsland are set for a million dollar facelift, according to local MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester said funding had been approved under the Drought Communities Program to improve water storage, upgrade town halls and a major...
Nov 25, 2019 | Latest News
Drought affected farmers across Gippsland can now apply for an additional $3000 through the Federal Government’s extension of the Drought Community Support Initiative. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the initiative would help farming families with...
Nov 11, 2019 | Latest News
Drought-hit communities and farmers in Gippsland will get a significant boost from the Federal Government’s $709 million drought relief package. Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the package was designed to support both Gippsland farmers and the surrounding...
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...
