Lakes Entrance was celebrated as a finalist at the prestigious 2023 Victorian Top Tourism Town Award last Wednesday. Ballarat was announced as the category winner at a ceremony held in Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula. Lakes Entrance was noted for its exceptional blend of nature, culture and seaside charm. Judges, travellers and locals recognised Lakes Entrance's appeal. The East Gippsland...

Lakes Entrance Football Netball Club is holding a raffle to support a very special family who are going through some hard times. The club is selling tickets to win a brand new Seajay Magnum 4.28 with a 40 horse-power Honda Tiller steer and trailer, with all proceeds going to the Morris family. The Morris family moved to Lakes Entrance from Drouin last August and in January this year received the...

The Lake Tyers Stories of Influence event was a huge success on all levels. The event is held annually and the topic for 2023 was Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust football history which created a lot of interest, in particular the times when legendary footballers Les Wilkinson and Ronnie Edwards played and also the years that Lake Tyers/Nowa Nowa fielded teams in the Omeo District Football Netball...

During community engagement for the Marine Parade upgrade in Lakes Entrance it was identified there was a need to upgrade the Apex Park boat ramp and improve existing car park facilities. East Gippsland Shire Council has developed a concept plan which is now available for community consultation. Council reports the project area extends across the existing car park and will include dedicated...

Keith Grandy last week reached an incredible milestone - the grand old age of 100.  Keith, who was born on July 10, 1923, still resides in his own home at Lake Bunga and had a gathering of family and friends last Saturday to mark the occasion. Keith’s granddaughter, Louisa Grandy, spoke to the Lakes Post about the history of Keith’s life and said, “achieving this milestone in a healthy...