Feb 3, 2023 | Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester (pictured) has reminded motorists to be mindful of speed limits and road crews with work along the Sale alternative route. Mr Chester secured funding from the previous Federal Government for bridge strengthening works along...
Feb 1, 2023 | Latest News
Local MP Darren Chester attended the Wellington Shire Council’s citizenship ceremony on Australia Day, where he bumped into 97 year old Beryl Morris. Mr Chester said Beryl who used to live in Combienbar received the citizen of year award in Bairnsdale 30 years ago. “A...
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...