Home News Chester is Nats deputy leader The new Liberal-National Coalition leadership team, (from left) Liberals deputy leader Jane Hume, Liberals leader Angus Taylor, Nationals leader Matt Canavan and Nationals deputy leader Darren Chester. Photo: Contributed News Chester is Nats deputy leader David Braithwaite 12/03/2026 FacebookXEmail FEDERAL Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has been elected deputy leader of the Nationals. Mr Chester and new Nationals leader […] Let's Stay Connected There’s no better way to stay connected with your local community than with a digital subscription to the Gippsland Times. Please subscribe or login to access all content. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password Latest News Champion crowned at inaugural Bream Cup 12/03/2026 The inaugural Bream Cup on the Gippsland Lakes on February 28 and March 1 delivered two days of high-calibre tournament fishing and a standout... Breastfeeding association 12/03/2026 Bird of the month: Black-faced cuckoo-shrike 12/03/2026 Sale Combined Probus Club hosts guest speaker from Federation University 12/03/2026 Next assessment for Blue Mackerel wind project 12/03/2026