A COVID-19 crisis has engulfed Lakes Entrance.The town’s busiest trade season has been thrown into more chaos 12 months on from last year’s bushfires after two COVID-positive people attended numerous venues and businesses over two days on December 29 and 30.The positive cases were travelling through to New South Wales, where they were tested and received their results. They are linked to an...

Lakes Entrance police are expecting large crowds to swarm on the streets and foreshore for tonight’s New Year’s Eve celebrations.While no fireworks are planned, as has been the case for many years, the carnival will be operating and many families are expected to enjoy a picnic celebration on the beach and lawns.Restaurants are also anticipating a big night with most establishments already fully...

There is a wealth of history behind Peels Cruises in Lakes Entrance, but Barrie, Cheryl and James Peel have had to put celebrations on hold for their 100th birthday, which was on December 14.These have been uncertain times amid the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly with tourism, and it has been an extremely tough 12 months for the Peels.Even now the boats are operating with only 50 per cent...

They are calling it the Gippsland Eye, it is huge and it is in Lakes Entrance for the summer.Chant’s Carnival has introduced its brand new ferris wheel, which has the latest technology and will give the best view over the Lakes and town.“It is 40 metres high as opposed to the old one which was about 20 metres,” Les Chant said.The wheel was constructed in Holland and Les Chant went there and was...

Lakes Entrance Surf Lifesaving Club held its annual Bronze Camp last week in some varying weather conditions, but it didn’t stop participants spreading Christmas cheer.Chief instructor, Jessica Woodward, did a commendable job organising instructors and leading a group of 20 15-16-year- olds through their training amid COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions.“The point of the camp is to develop surf...