Home News Chester backs gun owners, as Royal Commission is announced Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is concerned rural gun owners will be targeted by stricter gun laws. Photo: Contributed News Chester backs gun owners, as Royal Commission is announced David Braithwaite 21/01/2026 FacebookTwitterEmail MEMBER for Gippsland Darren Chester has warned the federal government’s proposed changes to firearms laws will unfairly target rural and […] 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 Parents talk navigating children’s digital lives 05/02/2026 Gippsland Grammar will host a free community information session for parents navigating the increasingly complex digital lives of tweens, with respected digital parenting researcher... Offshore wind venture Blue Mackerel meets with communities 04/02/2026 High voltage tribute to AC/DC’s Sale performance 50 years ago 04/02/2026 CFA annual report released, finances under scrutiny 04/02/2026 Lifeline Gippsland gets a grant from Beyond Bank 04/02/2026