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A lot has been said and written about this week's State Budget. So what was in it for Gippsland? This is how we saw it: ow.ly/Y2Yv50VXuR3. Harriet Shing MP @TomMcIntoshMP Danny O'Brien Melina Bath

*Storm surge*: Low-lying coastal areas may be inundated with sea water in coming days. The normal high tide mark is expected to be exceeded later today, with the tide due to reach well above the normal mark on Tues. Remain alert & monitor conditions: emergency.vic.gov.au.

Congratulations Member for Gippsland Darren Chester MP on your appointment as the Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs. Congratulations, too, to Senator The Hon. Bridget McKenzie, Anne Webster MP & Dan Tehan. We look forward to continuing to work with you & the Shadow Ministry.

Gippsland had front row seats to last night's incredible Aurora Australis show. This shot was taken near Sale around 8.10pm. How was the view at your place? #middleofeverywhere #lovegippsland

It's the King's Birthday long weekend. And what better time is there to explore the magic of Gippsland in winter? If you're heading our way, enjoy our wonderful region and, please, take it easy on the road. Steve Dimopoulos MP Sam Groth MP @DestinationGippsland @VisitGippsland

Congrats to Kilcunda, Lakes Entrance, Marlo, Noojee and Paynesville! They're among the finalists in the 2025 Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards. Vote for your favourite here: vtic.com.au/toptourismtown…. Visit Gippsland Bass Coast Shire East Gippsland Shire Baw Baw Shire Council Mary Aldred Darren Chester MP

Guess who's been visiting Gippsland this week? The Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency the Honorable Ms Sam Mostyn AC. Have you seen the Governor-General as she's travelled through our region? Did you meet her? Images via @Governor-GeneralofAustralia #lovegippsland

Figures show Vic has passed the State Gov's target of $20 billion in food & fibre exports by 2030. Gippsland has a $7b food & fibre industry with approx 15,400 people in agriculture, forestry & fishing. Full report here: global.vic.gov.au/news-events-an…. @FoodandFibreGippsland

Traralgon is one of three places in Australia where a post box will talk to you. It’s part of a Aust Post/Beyond Blue campaign to encourage people to connect with others the old fashioned way. Learn more here: ow.ly/mGZ850W9Orr. @LatrobeCity Australia Post

#VicGov has announced a new tourism marketing partnership to highlight the state's world class tourism experiences, including Wilsons Prom. We want to grow Gippsland's tourism footprint & create unforgettable experiences: ow.ly/cWuH50WetCI. Steve Dimopoulos MP Sam Groth MP

Buchan in East Gippsland is 1 of 5 places in regl Vic to share $40m for water-saving projects. The $3.8m water security project will deliver 700kL in water storage for community use & infrastructure works will provide a more resilient, secure supply. Senator Murray Watt Gayle Tierney MP

The Federal Government's 2025-26 Financial Assistance Grants will be paid early to local councils - & should be in bank accounts now. #AusGov says early payment will help ease cash flow & disaster recovery pressure. Bass Coast Shire Wellington Shire East Gippsland Shire @latrobecitycouncil Baw Baw Shire Council

Work has started to upgrade the Tidal River Visitor Centre at the Prom. It's part of the $23m Wilsons Prom Revitalisation. We want to grow our region's tourism footprint & create unforgettable Australian experiences. Steve Dimopoulos MP Sam Groth MP

As Minister for Emergency Management, today I announced significant disaster recovery funding for NSW and Queensland funded by joint Commonwealth-State Disaster Funding Arrangments.

Congrats & welcome to Simon Johnson, the new CEO at Food & Fibre Gippsland. Simon & his wife Tania own & operate the Tinamba Hotel. We're looking forward to working with Simon as part of our team & thank Ben Gebert, Simon's predecessor. Image: tinambahotel.com.au.

How's mobile & internet coverage in your area? Check progress to improve connectivity in your area here: vic.gov.au/find-a-project. And we'll continue to advocate for more government investment in telecommunications for Gippsland. Michelle Rowland

Looks like work on the Stirling & Thomson River bridges along Myrtlebank-Fulham Rd is wrapping up. This road will be part of the Sale Alternate Truck Route & is among key projects for which we're advocating to improve safety & efficiency of our freight network. Catherine King MP

Cape Conran is getting a $29m facelift so more Victorians can enjoy the beauty of Gippsland's coast. We want to grow our region's tourism footprint & create more ways to connect with our landscape, Traditional Owners' culture and history. Steve Dimopoulos MP Sam Groth MP #VisitGippsland

Congrats to all the winners at Victoria's Top Tourism Town Awards. The Gippsland finalists - #LakesEntrance, #Paynesville, #Kilcunda, #Marlo & #Noojee - will always be top towns in our book! For ideas for your next #Gippsland getaway, visit: visitgippsland.com.au. #tourism

#VicGov is providing extra $$$ for its Regl Tourism Network Industry Stengthening Prog to help grow local tourism businesses. We want to expand Gippsland's tourism footprint & create more ways to connect to history & First Nations people. Steve Dimopoulos MP #VisitGippsland