The world record for BS. Just tell the truth occasionally Lily… 60% of Victoria’s energy still comes from Latrobe Valley brown coal. It’s OK to say ‘Thankyou’ to the power station workers who keep the lights on… real Labor used to love blue collar workers. #lovegippsland

The federal Dept of Climate Change, Energy the Environment and Water has awarded consultants a taxpayer-funded contract to advise on “options to address Victoria’s forecast electricity supply shortfall.” theaustralian.com.au/nation/vic-min… #auspol #springst

The glorious irony of the Minister who pushed for a ban on new gas connections to Victorian households defending her record on gas! At least Madeleine King MP understands the importance of the Australian resource sector… unlike the entire Victorian Labor Government #lovegippsland

Taking my own advice to ‘see Australia first’ with a road trip to the Eyre Peninsula. What a place… filled with amazing landscapes and seascapes. A photographer’s dream. And can confirm the nation has been over-run with grey nomads! #seeaustraliafirst #lovegippsland

Australia’s longest wooden jetty at Port Germein. As a kid who grew up fishing at Lakes Entrance, I’m a self-confessed ‘wharf rat’ and can’t resist walking on any jetties/piers/wharves when we travel. This one is a beauty. #seeaustraliafirst #lovegippsland

Bendigo certainly knows how to put on a parade. Happy Easter everyone and thanks to the organisers and participants for a fabulous community celebration! #lovegippsland #seeaustraliafirst #bendigo

Terrific to see the end result for hard working volunteers at the Mallacoota Gun Club. Four years after the Black Summer bushfires they have built back better and looking forward to welcoming more visitors and new members. Putting a bushfire recovery grant to use! #lovegippsland

Thank you for your service. My thoughts with my good friend Joel and his family as they deal with this tragic loss. Rest in peace, Jack. Lest we forget.

See Australia first… perfect weekend in far east Gippsland and Mallacoota is looking a treat. So many amazing places to explore in rural, regional and coastal Australia… starting with my own Gippsland backyard! #lovegippsland #seeaustraliafirst #backroads Heather Ewart

Thank you for your service… our world famous RAAF Roulettes have been doing some international diplomacy, representing Australia at the Singapore Airshow. But it’s a long way home to the East Sale RAAF Base & they’ve been sharing some amazing pix of their journey! #lovegippsland

Thanks to Parl Friends co-chairs Jason Clare MP & Darren Chester MP for hosting ACRF Melanoma Imaging & Diagnosis Centre & our passionate consumer advocates today to address need for a targeted evidence based approach to #skinchecks DermatologyACD Monash Public Health UQ Dermatology Research Centre University of Sydney The Alfred

Thank you for your service. Dedication ‘For Every Drop Shed in Anguish’ sculpture was a powerful reminder of the suffering & sacrifices made to protect our freedoms. Well done to the veterans & family members who made this possible. Lest we forget. Aust War Memorial Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling

Historic Bathurst has a magnificent carillon, built as a memorial to the fallen, after WW1. Opened in 1933, the former Federal Government provided funding for a major upgrade. Well done to community volunteers for maintaining this memorial in beautiful surroundings. #LestWeForget

Huge thanks to the team at Newmont’s Cadia mine, near Orange for the underground tour. Cadia is one of Australia’s largest gold mining operations & also produces copper & molybdenum. A major employer & contributor to the prosperity of the region. The Nationals #lovegippsland

As speculation swirls over the Stage 3 tax cuts, a reminder of the PM’s position a couple of weeks ago. #auspol ABC News

View from The Hill: Why should we still be surprised when a PM doesn’t keep his word? theconversation.com/view-from-the-… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

Fantastic to see Heather Ewart and the #Backroads team filming on 90 Mile Beach at Lakes Entrance today. Heather has always been a great friend of Gippsland and regional Australia… her show is must-see TV for anyone who loves the positive stories of country life! #lovegippsland

Marlo on storm watch ⛈️ Cape Conran in far East Gippsland is one of the best caravan and camping destinations in Victoria. #lovegippsland #seeaustraliafirst #auspoldogs Shane Wright

Good humoured, selfless and courageous to the end, the Parliament has lost a true champion for the battlers across our nation, with the passing of Peta Murphy. My thoughts and condolences are with Peta’s husband Rod, her loved ones and extended Labor family. Pix: Lukas Coch AAP.

Good to get a break in the flooding rain to take a walk on 90 Mile Beach. Huge thanks to the emergency workers and outdoor crews who have kept our community safe in 48 hours of constant rain. #lovegippsland #auspoldogs Shane Wright Peta Murphy MP