Aug 16, 2021 | Latest News
Nearly 20 projects in East Gippsland will receive funding to aid the recovery of native wildlife and habitat severely impacted by the 2019/20 black summer bushfires. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester welcomed the announcement of more than $3.8 million in...
Aug 13, 2021 | Latest News
Major works to upgrade safety and improve driving conditions on Bengworden Road will be delivered with a boost in Federal Government funding. Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said $5.04 million would be spent to improve safety measures along the road. “The works...
Jul 23, 2021 | Latest News
Five remote areas in East Gippsland will receive improved mobile phone coverage thanks to Federal Government funding. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said Anglers Rest, Goongerah and W Tree Creek will all have a small cell installed, while Pheasant Hill...
Jul 19, 2021 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is campaigning to save the Lakes Entrance rotunda from an ill-conceived East Gippsland Shire Council plan. Mr Chester said he fully supports the development of a proposed foreshore playground but says Council is about to...
Jul 15, 2021 | Latest News
East Gippsland community leaders have written to the Prime Minister to express disappointment with a bushfire recovery grants program they say is insulting to the local community. East Gippsland Shire Council Mayor Mendy Urie, State Member for Gippsland East Tim Bull,...
