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Economy will be hit

Economy will be hit

Communities surrounding the Gippsland Lakes are bracing themselves for the hit to the local economy that will accompany the removal of the 10 fishing licences and the subsequent loss of income that these fishing families currently bring into the area.That’s the opinion of Gippsland East MP, Tim Bull, who spoke in Parliament last week on the Andrews Government’s Marine and Fisheries Legislation...
Art and Writers Festival

Art and Writers Festival

A large crowd attended the annual Toorloo Arm Primary School Art and Writers Festival at the school last week.The Arts and Writers Festival, a long-standing event at the school, recognises and celebrates all students’ creative work with winners and runners-up being selected by a panel of external judges.School principal, Kerry Hughes, congratulated all students for the standard of work entered...
Jess finds love

Jess finds love

Lakes Entrance 35-year-old waitress, Jess Nooy, dared to go on Channel 7’s dating television show, The Proposal, and found true love.After a friend found a link to the show she convinced Jess to apply. Having never had any interest in dating shows, she did a fair bit of research before being convinced this program was geared towards mostly genuine, everyday contestants.After successfully...
Community left reeling

Community left reeling

Voting at the East Gippsland Shire Council meeting last Tuesday shocked the Lakes Entrance community, according to Lakes Entrance Action Development Association.Council was presented with a proposal to enter a partnership arrangement that would see a staged development of Bullock Island. Under the proposal council would take over development and management of the island and the Department of...
Brighter future for foreshore

Brighter future for foreshore

New light has been shed on the Lakes Entrance foreshore thanks to 300 metres of solar powered street lighting that was turned on recently.Regional Roads Victoria (RRV) installed the overhead lights on the foreshore walking path between Mechanics Street and the slipway to guide pedestrians and cyclists along this popular seaside route.The wireless lights are a first for RRV’s Eastern Region and...
Design feedback open

Design feedback open

Concept designs for the new Jemmys Point Lookout, which will capture the panoramic views of the Gippsland Lakes and beyond, are now open for public feedback.East Gippsland Shire Council this week received the concept designs for stage one from its consultant, Land Design Partnership.The four concept designs are now available on council’s Your Say website for feedback until September 13, or...

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