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Darren Chester joins Traralgon Central Rotary in clean up effort at Bert Thompson Reserve

Darren Chester joined Traralgon Central Rotary and volunteered to clean up Bert Thompson Reserve for Clean Up Australia Day, highlighting the importance of preserving Gippsland's environment and encouraging community participation.

By news@gippsland - 3rd March 2025 - Back to News

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has congratulated Traralgon Central Rotary Club members and community volunteers who combined to remove rubbish at the Bert Thompson Reserve on Sunday. Mr Chester was among more than 20 volunteers who participated in the Clean Up Australia event, removing bags of rubbish from both sides of Traralgon Creek.

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester praised Traralgon Central Rotary Club members and community volunteers for their efforts in cleaning up Bert Thompson Reserve on Sunday

Community Clean Up

Clean Up Australia Day is the nation's longest-running and largest national day of practical environmental action. It's a day to empower communities across Australia to clean up, fix up and conserve our environment.

This Sunday, several events are taking place across Gippsland, bringing together volunteers who donate their time to look after our environment and waterways. I'm looking forward to helping out the crew from Traralgon Central Rotary Club at Sunday's Clean Up Traralgon Creek event from 9am.

Cleaning Up Gippsland

In 2025, Clean Up Australia Day celebrates 35 years of bringing local communities together to clean up and help improve and conserve our environment. Since its inception in 1990, over 22 million Australians have registered as volunteers for Clean Up activities within their local community.

We are fortunate to live in such a beautiful part of the world, and keeping our natural environments clean and disposing of rubbish correctly ensures we preserve the landscape for future generations.

Events are happening in East Gippsland, Wellington and the Latrobe Valley, which means everyone can get involved. To sign up for the Clean Up or to find an event in Gippsland near you visit Clean UP Australia website.

Pictures from Darren Chester MP website.

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