Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has announced the 2025 #lovegippsland calendar competition winners.
“After much deliberation and scouring through hundreds of high-calibre entries, the three winners of my 2025 #lovegippsland calendar competition have been chosen, and their images are exceptional,” Mr Chester said.
“The winning images include an electrical storm passing over the Port of Sale, captured by Grant McKillop, a crested tern flying over Lake Tyers beach, photographed by Sue Allison and a very cute, curious echidna peeping out from a tree stump taken by Jessica Owen.
“All three will receive a hamper of local products from Banksia Fine Foods and a ‘100% Authentic Gippslander’ t-shirt.”
Mr Chester said there were about 300 photo entries for the 2025 #lovegippsland calendar, and he was struck by the exceptional quality of the submissions across the board.
“This year’s theme ‘, Love Where We Live’, highlights the incredible beauty and diversity of our region with the 13 images chosen to feature in the calendar showcasing many beautiful places throughout the region, magnificent scenery, native wildlife and iconic Gippsland structures,” Mr Chester said.
“Congratulations to our winners and to all the entrants for so many wonderful entries; each year, I am amazed to see the beauty of our region and the talent of Gippslanders.”
Free copies of the 2025 #lovegippsland calendar are available from Mr Chester’s electorate offices in Sale and Traralgon.
“We will also be distributing the calendars throughout Gippsland to general stores, golf clubs, bowls clubs, op shops, and anywhere we can think of,” Mr Chester said.
