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PUTTING LOCALS FIRST IN GIPPSLAND

PUTTING LOCALS FIRST IN GIPPSLAND

Councils across Gippsland will be in a better position to upgrade roads and community infrastructure if the Coalition wins the federal election on May 3, as they share in more than $17 million of new funding. Member for Gippsland and Shadow Minister for Local...
TINAMBA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

TINAMBA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is encouraging locals to attend the Tinamba Food and Wine Festival this Sunday, April 6. Gippsland is quickly establishing itself as a prominent winemaking region, and the family-friendly street party beside the iconic...
TIME TO FREEZE ALCOHOL EXCISE

TIME TO FREEZE ALCOHOL EXCISE

Gippslanders are paying too much for a night out with family and friends, according to local MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester is supporting calls from the Australian Hotels Association to freeze the beer excise to reduce the cost of living and take pressure off local...
GIPPSLAND MOTORCYCLISTS TOY RUN

GIPPSLAND MOTORCYCLISTS TOY RUN

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is proud to have his Traralgon office serve as a donation location for this year’s Gippsland Motorcyclists Toy Run. “The Gippsland Motorcyclists Toy Run, headed by husband-and-wife team Alfie and Stella Vella, is...
SAFETY AUDIT FOR CAPE CONRAN BEACH

SAFETY AUDIT FOR CAPE CONRAN BEACH

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says one of East Gippsland’s most popular beaches should have paid lifeguards in place during the peak summer season. Mr Chester has been advised that Surf Lifesaving Victoria will undertake a safety assessment of Cape...