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MAJOR UPGRADE TO THE ORBOST FOREST PARK FACILITIES

A major upgrade of the Orbost Forest Park facilities is well underway with the park currently...

CHESTER WELCOMES GROWERS TO CANBERRA

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed a delegation of AUSVEG board members to...

MALLACOOTA GUN CLUB RISES FROM THE ASHES

Mallacoota Gun Club is aiming to attract more visitors and boost its membership after unveiling...

CHESTER VISITS MORWELL CENTRAL PRIMARY SCHOOL

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PRIME MINISTER CHALLENGED ON CAR TAX

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has challenged the Prime Minister to release the...

NEW STUDY HUB SITES MAJOR WIN FOR THE COMMUNITY

University students across Gippsland will have more opportunities to study without leaving their...

MAJOR UPGRADE TO THE ORBOST FOREST PARK FACILITIES

A major upgrade of the Orbost Forest Park facilities is well underway with the park currently...

CHESTER WELCOMES GROWERS TO CANBERRA

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed a delegation of AUSVEG board members to...

MALLACOOTA GUN CLUB RISES FROM THE ASHES

Mallacoota Gun Club is aiming to attract more visitors and boost its membership after unveiling...

CHESTER VISITS MORWELL CENTRAL PRIMARY SCHOOL

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said he was delighted to present the Morwell Central...

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Darren Chester MPFriday, March 29th, 2024 at 7:36am
Happy Easter Gippslanders…

Whether you are of the Christian faith or have other beliefs, Easter is still an opportunity to slow down, reflect, spend some time with loved ones and give thanks that we live in one of the great regions of the best country in the world.

The teachings of Jesus around service above self, sacrifice, humility, forgiveness and tolerance remain relevant in today’s troubled world. Most of all, it is about hope and the promise of new life in the most difficult of circumstances.

Our resilience has often been tested as a region but we have always found the strength to keep moving forward.

Did you know that hot cross buns, traditionally eaten on Good Friday, carry the symbolism of the cross on which Jesus died. The spices inside the bun represent the spices used on his dead body when he was placed in his tomb.

Another popular Easter tradition is to enjoy chocolate eggs. The egg itself is shaped like the tomb stone that rolled away from where Jesus was buried. And the traditional hollow inside of the egg represents his tomb being empty – as he had risen back to life.

The Easter Bunny even carries a connection to the true meaning of Easter. Jesus’ resurrection after his death offers us new life. Bunnies came into the picture as a symbol of Easter due to their connection with the message of new life.

It’s already busy on the roads across Gippsland so please take care and be patient as we share our beautiful region with our visitors.

I will be out and about over the Easter weekend, catching up with family and friends, so make sure you say g’day if you see me!

#lovegippsland
Darren Chester MP
Darren Chester MPThursday, March 28th, 2024 at 7:22pm
Take a break in Gippsland…

The Yarram District Tarra Festival is on again.

Easter is special time in Yarram - it’s Tarra Festival time, a time when the whole of Yarram District comes together to celebrate.

The Tarra Festival was first held in 1972 thanks to the hard work of a few locals who thought it was time Yarram had a festival of its own.

It has changed over time and events have come and gone but one thing has been constant and that is the dedication of the local community groups who volunteer their time to put on a celebration that has something for everyone.

Just some of the events happening over the Easter weekend include open gardens, quilt exhibition, golf and bowls tournaments, historical displays, Yarram Aero Club open day and emergency landing competition and pancakes in the park.

The highlight is of course the big street party on Easter Saturday morning along Commercial Road with street entertainers, show bags, Easter Bunny, live music, rock ‘n’ roll dancers, vintage car display and loads of market stalls.

But there’s more, Port Albert also has art exhibitions and their family fun afternoon on Sunday which culminates with a special lantern lighting ceremony at dusk on Sunday.

With a favourable weather forecast, Yarram District will be shining this Easter.

#lovegippsland
Darren Chester MP
Darren Chester MPThursday, March 28th, 2024 at 1:49pm
Wild dogs cause up to $100 million in economic losses across Australia and take an immeasurable toll on the mental health of farming families and biodiversity.

That’s why it’s so important we continue to implement the National Wild Dog Action Plan and don’t reduce our efforts to control this menace in Gippsland.

#lovegippsland
Darren Chester MP

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Official Page of The Nationals Member for Gippsland, Federal Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel. Check out Darren's personal page at https://www.facebook.com/darren.chester.524
Darren Chester MP
Darren Chester MPFriday, March 29th, 2024 at 7:36am
Happy Easter Gippslanders…

Whether you are of the Christian faith or have other beliefs, Easter is still an opportunity to slow down, reflect, spend some time with loved ones and give thanks that we live in one of the great regions of the best country in the world.

The teachings of Jesus around service above self, sacrifice, humility, forgiveness and tolerance remain relevant in today’s troubled world. Most of all, it is about hope and the promise of new life in the most difficult of circumstances.

Our resilience has often been tested as a region but we have always found the strength to keep moving forward.

Did you know that hot cross buns, traditionally eaten on Good Friday, carry the symbolism of the cross on which Jesus died. The spices inside the bun represent the spices used on his dead body when he was placed in his tomb.

Another popular Easter tradition is to enjoy chocolate eggs. The egg itself is shaped like the tomb stone that rolled away from where Jesus was buried. And the traditional hollow inside of the egg represents his tomb being empty – as he had risen back to life.

The Easter Bunny even carries a connection to the true meaning of Easter. Jesus’ resurrection after his death offers us new life. Bunnies came into the picture as a symbol of Easter due to their connection with the message of new life.

It’s already busy on the roads across Gippsland so please take care and be patient as we share our beautiful region with our visitors.

I will be out and about over the Easter weekend, catching up with family and friends, so make sure you say g’day if you see me!

#lovegippsland
Darren Chester MP
Darren Chester MPThursday, March 28th, 2024 at 7:22pm
Take a break in Gippsland…

The Yarram District Tarra Festival is on again.

Easter is special time in Yarram - it’s Tarra Festival time, a time when the whole of Yarram District comes together to celebrate.

The Tarra Festival was first held in 1972 thanks to the hard work of a few locals who thought it was time Yarram had a festival of its own.

It has changed over time and events have come and gone but one thing has been constant and that is the dedication of the local community groups who volunteer their time to put on a celebration that has something for everyone.

Just some of the events happening over the Easter weekend include open gardens, quilt exhibition, golf and bowls tournaments, historical displays, Yarram Aero Club open day and emergency landing competition and pancakes in the park.

The highlight is of course the big street party on Easter Saturday morning along Commercial Road with street entertainers, show bags, Easter Bunny, live music, rock ‘n’ roll dancers, vintage car display and loads of market stalls.

But there’s more, Port Albert also has art exhibitions and their family fun afternoon on Sunday which culminates with a special lantern lighting ceremony at dusk on Sunday.

With a favourable weather forecast, Yarram District will be shining this Easter.

#lovegippsland
Darren Chester MP
Darren Chester MPThursday, March 28th, 2024 at 1:49pm
Wild dogs cause up to $100 million in economic losses across Australia and take an immeasurable toll on the mental health of farming families and biodiversity.

That’s why it’s so important we continue to implement the National Wild Dog Action Plan and don’t reduce our efforts to control this menace in Gippsland.

#lovegippsland
Darren Chester MP