Aug 16, 2022 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is urging the new Labor Government to support funding for two bushfire recovery projects in East Gippsland. Mr Chester has raised his concerns in writing to the Prime Minister and relevant Ministers as well as speaking in...
Jul 12, 2022 | Latest News
The new $10 million Mallacoota Abalone Co-op will future proof the industry for decades to come, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester attended today’s official opening and paid credit to the board, staff and community representatives...
Jul 4, 2022 | Communications, Latest News, Mobile Phone and Internet Coverage
Federal MP Darren Chester has written to the Communications Minister seeking an update on projects approved under round one of the Regional Connectivity Program. Mr Chester said he was concerned that projects in fire prone areas with little to no mobile coverage were...
Apr 14, 2022 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
The Buchan Recreation Reserve will receive a $4.2 million facelift after an additional $3 million in bushfire recovery funding was secured this week. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) said he had been advised by Bushfire Recovery Victoria that an...
Mar 25, 2022 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says two additional community projects worth $5.9 million will receive funding to support the ongoing recovery from the Black Summer bushfires. Mr Chester has welcomed the decision by the Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce to...
