Jan 19, 2021 | Latest News, Putting Locals First
Australia Day is more than a public holiday – it’s the perfect opportunity to pause and reflect on what has made our nation successful, and the determination we have to overcome any challenges. But what makes Australia such a great nation? Other countries have...
Jan 12, 2021 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the first step towards improving mobile phone coverage in Licola. Mr Chester said the installation of a new small cell would provide year-round coverage in Licola township. “The installation of a small cell...
Jan 12, 2021 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is encouraging local councils and community organisations to now apply for the latest round of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF). Mr Chester said round five would support communities which had been affected by drought,...
Jan 11, 2021 | Latest News
Community groups across Gippsland can access Federal Government grants to upgrade and improve their facilities and resources. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said $150,000 had been allocated to upgrade local community infrastructure through round six of...
Jan 7, 2021 | Latest News
Three arterial roads significantly impacted by last summer’s bushfires will receive more than $10 million in Federal Government funding to improve safety and resilience of the transport corridors. Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the Bonang Rd,...