Last Friday morning, the Lakes Entrance Fishermen's Co-operative (LEFCO) on Bullock Island experienced a break-in from unknown offenders. Manager, Anthony Woodlands, reported there was some damage done with doors forced open and broken windows, plus a small amount of cash and other items being stolen. But there is also good news from the co-op, with the over the water fish and chip shop/café...

Renowned expert on horse property management and design, Stuart Myers, is visiting Lakes Entrance on November 16.  Stuart visited the region in March this year, and he was so popular Landcare has decided to bring him back.  The event will be held at the Mechanics Hall and run from 9am to 3.30pm. There is a small cost and lunch will be included on the day. If interested in attending,...

Twice a week you can hear the drop saw and drills at work, the dust extractor quietly humming, the sweep of a broom, the sound of laughter from the shed. There’s usually lively conversation and a cuppa at half time. Along with the sawdust and offcuts, there’s a sense of friendship and common purpose too. That’s life for the Shed Quarters team at Gippsland Lakes Complete Health in Jemmeson...

The long awaited project to provide a play area on the Lakes Entrance Foreshore with new play equipment and landscaping is now scheduled to begin construction in May 2024. After two unsuccessful attempts to attract external contractors, the project will now be completed by East Gippsland Shire Council's in-house work crews and is being scheduled outside the peak visitor season to minimise...

Jean Blakeway thought she was going out for lunch at Sea Shanty with some relatives for her 90th birthday, but was surprised when she got there that many friends and residents from Lakes Entrance Retirement Village were also there to celebrate her milestone. Jean has lived at the village for the past 19 years having moved there in 2004. "I enjoy living there, but also like to be an independent...