Arlo Monteith’s fourth birthday was certainly one to remember. He combined birthday celebrations with a very successful fundraiser for research into the rare neurodegenerative disease Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis (HSP). “Arlo had such a wonderful day,” his mum, Mal, said. “He enjoyed all the customers and children coming in and wishing him a happy birthday, some bringing presents, he had a...

The 2021 Snowy River Sprint will see the biggest field in the event’s history with more than 65 classic and modern rally cars from all around the country taking on the Buchan-Orbost Road. And the cars, drivers and crews will be in Lakes Entrance at the Central Hotel this Friday. Australian Tarmac Rally took over ownership of the Snowy River Sprint in May 2020 and under the new ownership, this...

Lakes Entrance Police are determined to connect more with community in a bid to work collaboratively with the public in solving and averting crimes. A new initiative called ‘CommConnect’ is about getting back to basics in policing and engaging with the community. The new community engagement strategy has been instigated at the behest of the Chief Commissioner of Police who believes that better...

Erik and Mal Monteith who own Lakes Entrance café – Funkey Monkey – knew something wasn’t quite right shortly after their third son, Arlo, was born. Mrs Monteith noticed that Arlo, aka ‘George’ couldn’t sit at eight months old and “was in pain”. As time went on she also noticed expressive language delay. Trying to get answers, Mrs Monteith saw “many different medical professionals” but was...

Lakes Entrance Action Development Association’s (LEADA) Business, Tourism and Events committee is getting the ball rolling with promoting the town. The group last Wednesday held a networking night at the Central Hotel, with more than 50 businesses attending, including a range from hospitality, accommodation, tourism operators and trades. Committee member, Matt O’Donnell, of Albert & Co, said...