Home News Chester says he’s committed to Gippsland seat after Coalition split Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester was one of eight Nationals frontbenchers to resign. Photo: Contributed News Chester says he’s committed to Gippsland seat after Coalition split Liam Durkin 28/01/2026 FacebookXEmail FEDERAL Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he will continue to serve the interests of regional Australians after resigning from […] 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 East Gippsland Winter Festival underway 24/06/2026 The East Gippsland Winter Festival has officially launched, and the opening weekend was described as an epic celebration of community spirit, natural wonders and... AusNet works along the coast 24/06/2026 Offshore clean-up means local jobs: report 24/06/2026 El Niño event declared 24/06/2026 Celebrating Peter Craighead’s legacy of leadership in health 24/06/2026