Feb 2, 2026 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has called on the East Gippsland Shire Council to publicly explain its failure to deliver a highly popular boardwalk project in a timely manner, despite receiving more than $5 million in Commonwealth funding. Mr Chester has...
Jan 7, 2026 | Latest News
Thousands of locals and visitors have taken advantage of pedestrian safety improvements to one of the most popular walking paths in East Gippsland, according to local MP Darren Chester (pictured). The Federal Member for Gippsland has unofficially opened the Kalimna to...
Dec 1, 2025 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has celebrated the achievements of Lakes Entrance-born musician and broadcaster Dr Megan Burslem, who is bringing a fresh perspective to classical music through her work with ABC Classic and ABC TV. Mr Chester met Megan at...
Nov 26, 2025 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has accused the Victorian Labor Government of gambling with the safety and lives of Gippslanders and visitors by failing to act on long-overdue upgrades to the Mallacoota–Genoa Road, despite $10 million in federal funding...
Nov 18, 2025 | Latest News
The Mallacoota Hall, which became a vital hub for relief and recovery efforts during the Black Summer bushfires, has now been transformed into a more functional, accessible and resilient community facility. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester helped secure...
