Following an intense judging period, the finalists in the East Gippsland Business Awards were recognised last Thursday when Bellevue on the Lakes hosted the finalists’ breakfast.And a slew of local businesses are among those chosen by expert judges as among the best in their category following personal visits to all businesses. Norm Neilson Fine Art Photography (Arts and Culture, Customer...

The school holidays have provided a much-needed boost to businesses in Lakes Entrance.Many businesses have reported an increase in foot traffic on the streets and new faces inside their shops.Sunny skies have resulted in people getting out and about and spending across the board.The Funkey Monkey Café reported welcoming “a lot of out of towners” over the long weekend.“It was ridiculously busy,”...

Lakes Esplanade Guardian Pharmacy was recognised as the Guardian Pharmacy of the year for Victoria and Tasmania at the 2018 Pharmacy Assistant Annual Conference on Saturday, September 8.The award is designed to recognise pharmacies, which demonstrate their commitment to brand standards, customer service standards and professional services and campaigns. Furthermore, developing a positive team...

Following a series of community drop-in sessions held on Bullock Island from May to July, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) and East Gippsland Shire Council developed a revised plan for works to upgrade the south west corner of the island.These works have now been completed and include installation of traffic control and parking signage, clearly defined parking...

A little citizen science has helped identify rarely seen male dolphins in the Gippsland Lakes.Dr Kate Charlton-Robb and her team from the Marine Mammal Foundation (MMF) visit the area every season as part of ongoing research and monitoring of the dolphin population in the Lakes system.“The Gippsland Lakes support a resident population of 63 Burrunan dolphins, but an annual winter influx...