Jun 14, 2023 | Latest News
The fight to save the native hardwood timber industry needs to become a national issue, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester led a delegation of three Gippsland Mayors in meetings with senior government and opposition representatives in...
May 16, 2023 | Building Community Infrastructure, Building Safer Roads, Latest News
Work is progressing well on a long-awaited safety upgrade to a Traralgon railway crossing, according to local MP Darren Chester. Mr Chester secured $900,000 from the previous Federal Government for Latrobe City Council to undertake the McNairn Road project through the...
Feb 16, 2023 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he is looking forward to more community projects being completed with an additional $7.8 million for local councils. The allocation of funding under Phase 4 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program...
Feb 6, 2023 | Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
Mathison Park in Churchill is more accessible with the upgrade of one of the boardwalks along the walking path. Local MP Darren Chester said the $90,000 project was stage one of boardwalk renewals for the park. “Mathison Park is a beautiful green space for locals and...
Feb 2, 2023 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says all levels of government need to work together to deliver the funding for projects and critical services the Latrobe Valley needs during a period of significant changes. Mr Chester, who is also the Shadow Minister for...