Jun 3, 2019 | Helping Small Business, Latest News
Newly-appointed Agriculture Minister Senator Bridget McKenzie has met with management at Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH) in Heyfield, less than a week since being sworn into the position. Local MP Darren Chester arranged the visit by Senator McKenzie to meet...
Sep 15, 2017 | Latest News
The Turnbull Government has today extended assistance available through the Hazelwood Structural Adjustment Package to Carter Holt Harvey workers who will be impacted by the impending closure of the Morwell timber mill. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester and...
Jul 3, 2017 | Latest News
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the State Labor Government must guarantee all 250 jobs at the Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH) mill in Heyfield. Today’s announcement that an in-principle agreement has been reached between government and...
Jun 20, 2017 | Latest Blogs, Putting Locals First
The Heyfield mill issue, is not just another story on the news. It’s personal. My mum’s first job was at Tryhorn’s in Heyfield more than 50 years ago. My extended family lives in the district and I have many personal friends who are proud of their...
Oct 21, 2016 | About, Latest News
October 21, 2016 Gippsland resident Michael Dent was among young timber community ambassadors from across Australia to visit Canberra this week to raise the profile of their industry. The delegation met with The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester as part of...
