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Unique accreditation

Local News 27 July 2019

Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark (GLA:D), is an exercise and education program developed by researchers in Denmark, for people with symptoms of hip or knee osteoarthritis.Senior clinician and physiotherapist, Parivesh Kumar is based at Gippsland Lakes Community Health (GLCH) in Lakes Entrance, and is currently Gippsland’s only accredited GLA:D provider.“This program reflects the latest evidence...

Become a lifeguard

Local News 25 July 2019

If have you always wanted to help save lives, become a pool lifeguard.East Gippsland Shire Council’s next lifeguard course run by Life Saving Victoria will be on Saturday and Sunday, August 10 and 11 (10am to 5pm), at the Lakes Entrance Aquadome. You must be over 16 years and have a first aid certificate to enroll.Becoming a lifeguard is a challenging and rewarding career, and ensuring the...

Successful sister shoot

Local News 24 July 2019

Hot off the plane from Germany on Sunday night, Lakes Entrance shooting sisters, Aislin and Renae Jones, are cooling off in their wintery hometown after a successful trip to Europe.Both competed at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany, over the past week. Just weeks earlier they were in Italy for the World Championships where Aislin achieved a top 10 world championship finish for the third...

Writing is in Pat’s blood

Local News 20 July 2019

Ever since Pat Kelly was eight years old her story writing ability has been noticed.“My teacher would read my stories out to the class, which made me proud and encouraged me to have a love of writing,” Pat said.Even now at the age of 81 and on the other side of the world, she shows much pleasure when reviewers describe how much they have enjoyed her writing.Pat’s latest book, Shadow of the...

Plans create positive reactions

Local News 18 July 2019

Traders along the Esplanade between Carpenter Street and Myer Street are excited about the improvements to the streetscape being planned by Regional Roads Victoria.Jodie Goodman, owner of Six Sisters & a Pigeon Cafe, had no complaints about any of the alterations.David Lyon, from King & Heath Lakes Entrance, concurred with this sentiment.“It will give the area such a lift. The plans all...

Woolworths recognised

Local News 17 July 2019

Last Friday a NAIDOC celebration was held at Lakes Entrance Woolworths to recognise the shop’s program to integrate more Aboriginals into employment.Jason Douglas and Trevor Eastwood, of Dalmarri, came down and started a large painting that will eventually be hung at Lakes Entrance Woolworths.They did the outlines of the painting, which tells the story of the origins of the five Gumaikurnai...

Hire boat’s lucky escape at the entrance

School holiday cash in

Stage one now complete

Easter seafood bonanza

Equine Fusion

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Bairnsdale Roller Doors

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