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Maffra's finest fleece on display
9+ hour, 18+ min ago (238+ words) Merungle Alpacas are back for the 2026 East Gippsland Field Days at site 24i. Visitors to the East Gippsland Field Days are in for a soft and stylish treat this year, as one of Maffra's premier alpaca producers, Merungle Alpacas brings a…...
Expert advice and family fun
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (491+ words) East Gippsland Landcare Network will bring its Pest Fest to the East Gippsland Field Days this year, which will provide advice about pest plants and animals. Pest animals in Australia include rabbits and foxes. Gippsland is preparing for a double…...
Datsuns shine in coastal showcase
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (184+ words) The Datsun Roadster Nationals were held at Lakes Entrance last weekend with a Show and Shine on Saturday morning a popular event. Lakes Entrance locals Brian and Wayne Mitchell brought their car along and are pictured with president of the…...
Netballers show grit
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (166+ words) Lakes Entrance Netball Association were represented at the last Sunday's Bairnsdale Netball Association tournament in the 13 and under age group, coached by Janet Parker. (PS) The 13 and under representative team competed in their first tournament of the year. The players…...
Saturday scores soar at Lakes
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (281+ words) Jenny Dowie was victorious last Saturday in "D" grade at the Lakes Entrance Golf Club, finishing with 36 points. (PS) The Lakes Entrance Golf Club finalised its club championships last week, but it certainly has quelled the interest, with weekly events…...
Martin secures silver
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (331+ words) Local bowling star, Joanne Martin has finished runner-up in the prestigious Victorian Open triples with Julie Simpson and Sharyn Renshaw in front of a huge crowd at the Traralgon Bowling Club. Simpson is a former Lakes Entrance Bowling Club member,…...
Quilts and charity
1+ week, 3+ day ago (383+ words) Riviera Quilters are gearing up for their first quilt show since 2020, with all proceeds going to support East Gippsland Days for Girls. PICTURED: Julie Neander, Melissa Hopley (president), Raelene De Luca and Jenny Latimer. (PS) Riviera Quilters Inc members are…...
Insurance continues to be a Prominent Expense for Lakes Entrance Residents
1+ week, 3+ day ago (484+ words) There is no doubt that Lakes Entrance locals, like most Victorians, are feeling the pressures of Australia's ongoing cost of living crisis. But being a coastal township that also happens to be home to many lakefront properties, Lakes Entrance is…...
Projects for protection
1+ week, 4+ day ago (378+ words) Red necked stints. (PS) Fifteen new projects aimed at protecting the Gippsland Lakes are now underway across the region on Gunaikurnai Country, marking the latest phase of coordinated environmental action under the Love Our Lakes program. Delivered by nine regional…...
World-class voices shine
1+ week, 4+ day ago (248+ words) Opera by the Lakes was held on March 15 at Nyerimilang Heritage Park, Nungurner, attracting a strong crowd for an afternoon of lakeside performances. (PS) The annual Opera by the Lakes concert was held on March 15 at Nyerimilang Heritage Park at…...