Oct 9, 2020 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the Omeo Mountain Bike Trails project could provide the next economic boom for Gippsland’s high country communities. Mr Chester said the $4.5 million project had drawn significant government investment into a region...
Jul 2, 2020 | Latest News
When Bairnsdale’s Nell Jubb heard the shearing stands were to be replaced at the Omeo Recreation Reserve, she knew she had just the thing to finish off the renovation. Two things, actually. You see, 86-year-old Nell is rather gifted when it comes to creating...
May 11, 2020 | Latest News
Omeo and District Agricultural and Pastoral Society will receive a grant worth more than $100,000 from the Federal Government. Local MP Darren Chester has announced the agricultural society would receive the money to replace the shearing stands at the Omeo Recreation...
Jul 11, 2018 | Latest News
Construction and tourism jobs will be created in East Gippsland following the announcement of $1.5 million by Federal MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester today announced the Federal Government will contribute half the cost to build 81 kilometres of mountain bike trails near...
Jun 20, 2018 | Latest News
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says a proposal to build a new $3 million mountain bike trail near Omeo has the potential to create long-term jobs in the region. Mr Chester is supporting East Gippsland Shire Council’s application for Federal...