Jul 3, 2026 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has launched “Putting Locals First Month”, a July social media campaign celebrating the small and family-owned businesses that are the backbone of the regional economy. Mr Chester said the month-long campaign...
Jun 18, 2026 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has officially launched the 2027 #lovegippsland calendar competition and is encouraging locals to dust off their cameras and share their best images of the region. Now in its 15th year, the popular annual photography...
Feb 24, 2026 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is calling on local not-for-profit organisations to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the 2025–26 Volunteer Grants program. Mr Chester said the Volunteer Grants program provides practical support to community...
Nov 5, 2025 | Latest News, News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has challenged the Albanese Government to back some of Australia’s leading forest scientists who support the native hardwood timber industry. Speaking in Federal Parliament, Mr Chester said environmental activists had...
Oct 3, 2025 | Latest News, News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has confirmed that entries for his 14th annual #lovegippsland Calendar Competition have now closed, with almost 350 photographs submitted by local photographers. This year’s theme, ‘Iconic Gippsland’,...
