Friday, 29 March 2024
505 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance, VIC 3909 - P: (03) 5155 1514

Local News

A refreshed dawn

A refreshed dawn

On the shore of the lake in the still grey of dawn, members of the Lakes Entrance community gathered at the cenotaph to remember and reflect on ANZAC Day. A strong turnout of veterans, community leaders and residents gathered 12 months after COVID restrictions forced last year’s ceremonies to take place in driveways of homes.  Ongoing restrictions failed to dampen enthusiasm. The...
Bullock Island work advances

Bullock Island work advances

Minister for Regional Development, Mary-Anne Thomas, last Thursday joined representatives from Lakes Entrance Fishing Limited and East Gippsland Shire Council to discuss the works being completed on the Bullock Island. The Bullock Island masterplan received $1.87 million in funding through the  Building Works Package and is happening alongside the development of an on-water café, which...
Walk receives funding

Walk receives funding

The proposed Krautungalung Walk in Lakes Entrance was one of the winners in the Regional Recovery Partnerships (RRP) funding announced by the Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack, and Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester, last Friday. $2.2 million has been allocated to see the first stage of the indigenous themed boardwalk and shared pathway, which will provide a circuit around the...
New police commander at Lakes

New police commander at Lakes

Senior Sergeant Matt Jenkins has taken over as station commander at Lakes Entrance following the departure of Senior Sergeant Mel McLennan, who has returned to the Sale Police Station. Snr Sgt Jenkins oversees three sergeants and 15 other ranked constables at the Lakes Entrance station. His previous posting was at Orbost where he was the officer in charge of the highway patrol for 10 years. A...
Natural beauty

Natural beauty

Last Friday evening the Nowa Nowa and Wairewa communities came together to view a promotional video highlighting the natural beauty and physical activities available in the township.The event was held in perfect weather at the Gippsland Lakes Complete Health (GLCH) centre and was well attended by the surrounding communities.A barbecue dinner was enjoyed with live music supplied by Ravon and the...
Make good this Friday

Make good this Friday

The Lakes Entrance CFA will once again be involved with the Good Friday Appeal for the Royal Children’s Hospital, with some differences due to COVID restrictions.It is not back to the days when the fire truck did the rounds of the town, but the public can still donate and buy a raffle ticket.“There will be four raffle points around town where you can purchase a ticket and donation tins will be...

Lakes Post

505 Esplanade
PO Box 303
Lakes Entrance, VIC 3909

P: (03) 5155 1514
F: (03) 5155 1116

Publication Day: Wednesday
Circulation: 3,531

Yeates Media

Cnr Macleod & Bailey Streets
PO Box 465
Bairnsdale, VIC 3875

P: (03) 5150 2300
F: (03) 5152 6257