Mar 15, 2022 | Latest News
“Gippsland has the potential to become the newest renewable energy hub in Victoria, with utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage and potentially clean hydrogen,” Assistant Minister to the Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction Tim Wilson said. The...
Feb 15, 2022 | Latest News
A Gippsland independent cinema has received a financial boost thanks to Federal Government SCREEN Fund. Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said Sale Cinema had received $35,000 as one-off financial relief due to the impacts of COVID-19 on cinema operators. “Cinemas...
Feb 15, 2022 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Bushfire impacted communities across Gippsland will receive a $30 million boost from the Federal Government to support recovery and resilience activities. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has been outspoken for increased funding under the Black Summer...
Dec 6, 2021 | Helping Small Business, Latest News
Financial assistance is now available for businesses in Wellington that experienced prolonged power outages after severe storms on October 29, 2021. Local MP Darren Chester said the Prolonged Power Outage Support Payment would help businesses that were without power...
Nov 23, 2021 | Latest News
Two aged care facilities in Wellington will benefit from funding as part of the 2020 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR). Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the two facilities would improve care capacity and capabilities. “Laurina Lodge in Heyfield has...
