It is the 10th anniversary of Chants setting up its carnival on the foreshore at Lakes Entrance over the summer holidays, but there is a chance it could be the last. The family-run business, which has entertained thousands of thrill seekers or those who enjoy the calmer side of the carnival for all 10 years has earned the respect of the community for the way its conducts such an event. Les Chant...

Lakes Entrance once again filled with happy visitors and locals on New Year's Eve to enjoy the celebrations with crowds estimated to be much the same as last year. Lakes Entrance Action and Development Events chairperson, Alison Brewer, said the evening was a great success. "The fireworks at 9.30pm and midnight were spectacular and everyone seemed to be happy," she said. "This year we moved some...

Victorians now have access to a range of education materials to better understand warnings for bushfires, floods, storms and extreme heat.  The Australian Warning System education initiative launched last week at Toorloo Arm Primary School and includes information on different hazard icons, warning levels and action statements to help the community understand what they need to do to stay...

Money is not supposed to grow on trees but Lakes Entrance Garden Club seems to have found a way to turn horticultural enthusiasm into serious financial support for the local CFA fire brigade. Volunteer firefighter John Upton was invited to talk to club members about fire safety and getting prepared for the upcoming summer fire season. He was delighted and surprised to be presented with a...

Lakes Entrance Fire Brigade last Thursday celebrated the official handover of its new rescue truck which will boost the members' response to road crash rescue incidents. Member for Eastern Victoria, Tom McIntosh, joined District 11 assistant chief fire officer, Daryll Hunter, Lakes Entrance Fire Brigade captain, Philip Loukes, and brigade members for the handover. Mr Loukes said the Lakes...