They are calling it the Gippsland Eye, it is huge and it is in Lakes Entrance for the summer.Chant’s Carnival has introduced its brand new ferris wheel, which has the latest technology and will give the best view over the Lakes and town.“It is 40 metres high as opposed to the old one which was about 20 metres,” Les Chant said.The wheel was constructed in Holland and Les Chant went there and was...

Lakes Entrance Surf Lifesaving Club held its annual Bronze Camp last week in some varying weather conditions, but it didn’t stop participants spreading Christmas cheer.Chief instructor, Jessica Woodward, did a commendable job organising instructors and leading a group of 20 15-16-year- olds through their training amid COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions.“The point of the camp is to develop surf...

The hard-working group who have been finishing off the landscaping at Melon’s Cottage since Open Homes Australia made a surprise visit in early July have certainly brought the vision to life.Peter and Jodi Simpson established the cottage in 2012 to assist families who have children with cancer, or are bereaved, to have some much-needed respite.The backyard had been left until last as they...

The Lakes Entrance Events committee has had to make the heartbreaking decision to abandon the planned New Year’s Eve fireworks.The decision comes 12 months after bushfires saw the cancellation of the 2019 New Year’s Eve celebrations.Lakes Entrance Events president, Corey Warfe, and his committee have tried everything to get the fireworks display back on the calendar, however have been met with...

Three local primary schools will share part of the State Government’s $2 million Minor Capital Works Fund to fast track priority projects.Lakes Entrance Primary School will receive $171,165, Nungurner Primary School receive $53,120 and Metung Primary School $125,605.Lakes Entrance Primary School applied for the grant in hopes of receiving enough money to replace the old weathered playground. It...