Mar 31, 2023 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has condemned the decision by Bendigo Bank to close Bendigo Bank agencies in regional areas. Mr Chester spoke in Parliament this week and said corporate executives had sent out letters to agencies stating they would close at...
Mar 27, 2023 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester and his nephew Tate McQueen who participated in Saturday’s parkrun at Lakes Entrance. Mr Chester has reminded locals that Saturday’s event starts at 8am from the rotunda, and is open to walkers and runners of all ages, and...
Mar 10, 2023 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
The creation of an iconic piece of public artwork for the Krauatungalung Walk in Lakes Entrance is taking shape in a Gippsland artist workshop. Briagolong’s Deb Milligan and Colin Little are bringing to life a seat which features the local Indigenous creation story of...
Feb 10, 2023 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is optimistic the Krauatungalung Walk project can start this year after securing a commitment from the Federal Government for $3.6 million. “I met with the Minister for Infrastructure this week and she confirmed the funding...
Feb 3, 2023 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is urging State and Federal Transport Ministers to act immediately to protect lives on a dangerous section of the Princes Highway in Lakes Entrance. Mr Chester said a failure to upgrade the Eastern Beach Road intersection...
