Feb 28, 2022 | Latest News
Local organisations and community groups can now apply to be a part of the Planting Trees for the Queen’s Jubilee program. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester invited interested groups to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) to his office for potential...
Jan 24, 2022 | Latest News
Round two of the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program opens on January 28, 2022. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the funding would support show societies with a much-needed cash injection after another year of disruptions. “Show...
Sep 23, 2021 | Latest News
The Federal Government is backing away from a plan which would have short-changed bushfire impacted communities in East Gippsland, according to local MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester said he had received a letter from Emergency Management Minister Bridget McKenzie...
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...