Jun 30, 2026 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester met with Wellington Shire Council representatives in Federal Parliament during the 2026 National General Assembly of Local Government. Wellington Shire Council CEO David Morcom, Deputy Mayor Liz Foat and Councillors Geoff...
Aug 11, 2025 | Latest News, News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he’s keen to work with Wellington Shire Council on priority infrastructure projects, but is concerned about the lack of funding under the Albanese Government. At a meeting with all Councillors and senior staff, Mr...
Jul 3, 2025 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the pipeline of local community infrastructure projects is drying up because the Albanese Government has cut funding for regional development. Speaking at the Australian Local Government Association’s annual conference...
Aug 14, 2024 | Latest News
The largest capital works projects in Wellington Shire is on track, with the Sale Swimming Pool Complex set to provide long-term social and economic benefits, according to the Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Now known as Aqua Energy, the pool complex...
Jul 3, 2024 | Latest News
Local Councils are worse off and haven’t received the ‘fair increase’ in funding promised by the Albanese Government, according to Shadow Minister for Local Government Darren Chester. Speaking at this week’s Australian Local Government...
