Aug 28, 2026 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he’s ’pleased with the progress’ on the next critical stage of the Krauatungalung Walk (KW) in Lakes Entrance. Local firm DesignCo Builders has won the contract for the ‘missing link’ section of boardwalk which will...
Aug 17, 2026 | Latest News
Gippslanders need to be prepared for mass deaths of native birdlife following a confirmed case of H5 bird flu in East Gippsland, according to local MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester said a dead crested tern in Lakes Entrance had tested positive for the virus and...
Jul 28, 2025 | Latest News
A petition that supports the need for an independent environmental audit of the Gippsland Lakes has been tabled in Federal Parliament. Member for Gippsland Darren Chester tabled the petition, which was supported by the locally based ‘Friends of the Gippsland Lakes’...
Jun 6, 2024 | Caring for the Environment, Latest News, Saving The Gippsland Lakes
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says an independent audit of the ecological health of the Gippsland Lakes would help to guide future management and practical environmental action throughout the catchment. Speaking in Federal Parliament, Mr Chester accused...
May 28, 2024 | Caring For Gippsland’s Environment - Practical Action, In Parliament, In Parliament>Latest Speeches, Latest Speeches
It is with great pleasure that I rise tonight to contribute to this debate and focus my attention on the magnificent Gippsland Lakes. Although they are magnificent, they are also exposed to many impacts, which I fear are degrading the system to a point where greater...
