Paddle Across the Bay is Australia’s largest stand up paddle event, travelling from Brighton Beach to Port Melbourne – a 10-kilometre stretch, an almost two-hour journey, and Lake Tyers Beach resident, Angela Ellis will be there every stroke of the way.The paddle is a Cancer Council Victoria fundraiser and will take place this Sunday.Angela had just run a half marathon when she was diagnosed...

You want it fresh? Then head east.That’ s    the message being sent from the Go East – Roadtrip to Gippy initiative, organised by Gippsland Jersey founder and Warragul Farmers’ Market operator, Sallie Jones, and Melbourne Farmers’ Markets’ Miranda Sharp.“We know East Gippsland has had a tough time recently, so we’ve put our heads together with locals and other farmers’ market...

The Today Show certainly made an impact last week.The Nine Network’s breakfast show travelled to Lakes Entrance to show its support for bushfire-affected communities, rolling into town on Thursday afternoon, dining at local eateries, pubs and cafes, before hosting a hugely popular show which attracted hundreds of locals and visitors from 5am right through to the completion of the Today Extra...

Four local CFA fire brigades have benefited greatly from Lakes Entrance Bowls Club fundraising efforts, with the total donated reaching more than $28,000.The bowls club wanted to contribute to local brigades and through the generosity of local customers and community, plus Community Clubs Victoria being able to directly liaise with fellow clubs wanting to donate, they have exceeded their...

Lakes Entrance and Lake Tyers Beach enjoyed a wet weekend spark in business with the arrival of two Melbourne-based football clubs.Eastern Football League powerhouse, Blackburn, coached by former local, Brendan Allen, and Western Region Football League division one outfit, Spotswood, helped fill accommodation, dine at cafes and restaurants and get a taste of what the region has to offer.Together...