It is not only the footbridge area that is receiving some upgrades to attract more visitors to Lakes Entrance, but the Slipway area also has a lot happening. The Slipway site is finally starting to take shape and will be enjoyed soon enough as an art, hospitality and public gathering place with tiered platforms and an art space, all positioned right on Cunninghame Arm. The site operated as a...

Principal of Lakes Entrance Primary School, Simon Prior, is thrilled with the recent announcement that a new kindergarten will be built at the primary school. Member for Eastern Victoria, Tom McIntosh, last week made the announcement. He reported the kinder will open in 2025, giving Lakes Entrance families state-of-the-art early learning facilities closer to home. "More young learners in Lakes...

East Gippsland Shire has started works on the Jemmys Point Lookout project and has erected signs closing access to the area. Council reports that while a large scale and iconic platform will not be pursued at this time, it is proceeding with improvements to what is known as the Rotary Park site, in line with the feedback received as part of previous community engagement. Acting mayor, Cr Arthur...

The Summer of Surf Series has announced three Victorian events in the 2023/24 schedule, with Surf Life Saving Lakes Entrance to host the highly anticipated grand finale Victorian event on February 17 and 18, 2024.  With more than 500 athletes, the event promises to showcase not only Australia’s elite surf sport stars but also the East Gippsland region while being broadcast nationwide on...

East Gippsland Shire and Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) are pleased to reveal the first Indigenous art pieces for Krauatungalung Walk (Stage 1) will be installed over the coming weeks. The Krauatungalung Walk, named after the Gunaikurnai clan of this area, is designed to support reconciliation and social inclusion through a practical demonstration of respect and...