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...

A fishing trawler came to rest outside the Entrance after being hit by multiple waves on the evening of Tuesday, October 1.While crossing the bar on the way back from a day of fishing, the Hewardia was hit by a wave and rolled onto its side. It was then hit by another wave and flipped over, resulting in it becoming grounded 200 metres west of the Entrance.The three fishermen onboard managed to...

A small group of people from the region have recently been undertaking a tourism/hospitality program in Lakes Entrance.The aim of the program is to increase awareness of the region, to be able to confidently inform visitors about a range of activities and places to visit as well as to learn about the region’s food and beverage options available on many of the local menus.Another important aspect...

It was a mixed bag when it came to how businesses fared in Lakes Entrance over the AFL grand final long weekend.A lot of businesses didn’t open on Sunday and said sales were down on Friday and Saturday.Clothes stores found it was a lot quieter than last year, however some food and entertainment venues had an increase in patronage compared to last year.Surf Shack was busy on Friday and Saturday,...