While all of the three locations can be used Trail ready for use by the community, an official opening of the trail will be held at 11am on November 3 at the Footbridge.After successfully being chosen in the Victorian-first community grants initiative, Pick My Project, the trail’s first piece of outdoor fitness equipment was installed at Apex Park on Marine Parade in mid 2018.The fitness station...

East Gippsland Shire Council will take over as the committee of management for Bullock Island. One month after a split council vote saw mayor, Cr Natalie O’Connell, maintain the status quo by using her casting vote to go against a take over from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DEWLP), the latter remaining the responsible authority for maintaining seawall infrastructure,...

Passionate amateur home brewers were given an opportunity to show off their talents at Waterwheel Beach Tavern’s first Homebrew Brew Off.The Homebrew Brew Off at Lake Tyers Beach was contested over three sessions, concluding with the final ‘sesh’ on Sunday, October 6.Session one was the feedback session. The judges sampled and critiqued every beer and provided feedback and notes to every...

A fantastic opportunity to reactivate the Old Slipway along the Lakes Entrance Foreshore is being offered to interested parties to develop opportunities to complement the town’s existing businesses and attractions for residents and visitors.Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) acting regional manager land and built environment programs Gippsland, Mick Dortmans, said: “We...

The Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust Fire Brigade is getting a special ultralight vehicle delivered soon.Join the celebrations on Saturday, October 19, from 10am to 1pm at the Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust Fire Station at Rules Road.When the district mechanical officer, Steve O’Shea, of District 11, acquired the vehicle, he was inspired to recognise the significance of this hard-working team by...