The longawaited delivery of the first stage of the Bullock Island master plan will be possible with $6.5 million from the Federal Government and East Gippsland Shire Council. Lakes Entrance Action Development Association president, Bruce Hurley, said while works began last year to improve the road surface, the more money spent on the island would be great for locals and tourists alike,...

‘Dishonest’ was the most pertinent word used by former commercial lake fisherman, Arthur Allen, when describing the State Government’s handling of the recent licence buyout. More than 150 years of Lakes Entrance history had its final chapter written last month when the final 10 licence holders reluctantly reeled in their nets one last time, and now it’s been revealed they have been completely...

Tyson and Alison Murphy, from the Central Hotel, have kept their business operating throughout the coronavirus pandemic. However, after a very disappointing summer with the bushfires and now leading into financially difficult times for everyone, they worry for their business and the town as a whole. “Will we get through this?” Allison asked. They confess staying open has been tough. “The...

Lakes Entrance Police Station has a new officer in charge. Senior Sergeant Mel McLennan has taken over the duties from Snr Sgt Phil Bogle, who has retired from the force. For Snr Sgt McLennan the posting to Lakes Entrance is a promotion. She was previously a Sergeant at the Sale Police Station, where she worked with about 75 other uniform and plain clothes police officers. Snr Sgt McLennan has...

Lakes Entrance’s fishermen are facing testing times. French seismic testing company, CGG, started the largest seismic survey ever undertaken in south-east Australia the morning after bushfires swept through communities just north of Lakes Entrance in January this year, with South East Trawl Fishing Industry Association (SETFIA) claiming it has significantly affected catch rates. Marine seismic...