Dec 14, 2021 | Latest News
A flood study of Morwell and surrounding areas will be undertaken thanks to Federal Government funding. Local MP Darren Chester said Latrobe City Council had received $26,000 of funding through the Risk and Resilience Grants Program. “We have seen the devastation a...
Jul 2, 2021 | Latest News
Residents in Wellington affected by the recent floods and storms are now eligible for Federal Government assistance. Local MP Darren Chester welcomed the announcement and said eligible residents could make claims from today, Friday July 2, 2021. “The Federal...
Jun 21, 2021 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the first Australian Defence Force Personnel on the ground in Gippsland to assist with recovery works. Mr Chester was in Gormandale to greet Colonel John Molnar and his crew who will be working on debris and...
Jun 17, 2021 | Latest News
Gippsland National MPs Darren Chester and Melina Bath say the Australian Defence Force (ADF) should be called in to help clean up the region after massive storms and flood damage. The MPs are urging the State Government to request the ADF support, saying the recovery...
Jun 15, 2021 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the full extent of the flood damage was becoming clearer as waters subsided early yesterday, showing it would be a significant cost to residents and local communities. “With hundreds of buildings impacted along with the...
