Lakes Post & Printing

19/06/2026

The Central Hotel was firing on all cylinders over the King’s Birthday long weekend, playing host to a massive turnout for the Lakes Entrance Country Cruise Hot Rods while simultaneously freezing for a cause.

Alongside the engine roars and classic cars, the venue coordinated a major three-day Big Freeze fundraiser to raise money for FightMND, held in honour of a respected local community member.

📸 Patrons pack out the Central Hotel car park to support the venue’s Big Freeze fundraiser.

https://lakespost.com.au/19705/roaring-engines-and-freezing-waters/

19/06/2026

The highly anticipated Bruthen Medieval Winter Fire Festival returns this weekend, showcasing not only spectacular historical reenactments but also impressive local textile craftsmanship.

For the third consecutive year, model Cosette Murphy will wear an exquisite, reversible velvet coat created by talented Metung designer Sharyn Tagg.

📸 Sharyn Tagg working on the dress in her studio. (PS)

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https://lakespost.com.au/19761/hand-crafted-coat-ready-for-battle/

18/06/2026

Lakes Entrance is preparing to anchor a diverse lineup of events for the upcoming East Gippsland Winter Festival, which runs for a full month from June 19 to July 19.

Originally established to support regional recovery following the 2019/20 Black Summer Bushfires, the festival enters its sixth year as a key fixture for regional tourism, business, and community connection.

📸 Local families can create their own lanterns at the Slipway from June 29 to July 3 ahead of the Lakes Lights: Gardens of the Galaxy event on July 4. (PS)

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https://lakespost.com.au/19589/from-foreshore-lights-to-cold-dips/

17/06/2026

Think your pet has star quality? Whether they’re furry, feathered, scaly or anything in between, we want to see them!

16/06/2026

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In this week's Lakes Post...
◽ Inspired art showcase
◽ LEPS: 100 years at school site
◽ Magical fairy tale day
◽ Locals among finalists
◽ Evelyn stepping up
◽ Seagulls soar into top four

📸 Owners/architects of the new Lakes Entrance-based design studio Callan Green and Lindsay Le Gros, happily displaying two of the FROCK artworks.

16/06/2026

Seagulls say thanks

📸 The guest speaker at the Lakes Entrance Football Netball Club sponsors luncheon was Greg Dear, who was interviewed by Danny Moorhouse. (PS)

Recently, the Lakes Entrance Football Netball Club held its Sponsors Lunch, always a great day at Lakeside Oval. The afternoon

15/06/2026

You can see your business on Google. Your customers can’t.

Here’s the most reassuring thing in small business, and also the most misleading: you Google your own business, and there you are, right at the top. Phone number’s right, map’s there, looks great. So you close the tab and get on with your day, confident you’re sorted.

Here's the most reassuring thing in small business, and also the most misleading: you Google your own business, and there

12/06/2026

Encouraging women’s fitness

Hundreds of women are limbering up to descend on East Gippsland next month for Australia’s largest women’s-only functional fitness event for 2026.

Hundreds of women are limbering up to descend on East Gippsland next month for Australia's largest women's-only functional fitness event

09/06/2026

Wind zone under scrutiny.

Community group No Offshore Turbines Ninety Mile Beach says newly released project documents and recent industry developments are raising growing concerns about the financial viability, environmental impacts and long-term uncertainty surrounding Victoria’s offshore wind rollout.

Community group No Offshore Turbines Ninety Mile Beach says newly released project documents and recent industry developments are raising growing

05/06/2026

Rural crews sharpen emergency skills.

📸 Manager of First Responders, Jack Taylor, Lead Patient Transport an First Responder Continuing Education, Chris Kowalik, and Regional Improvement Lead Gippsland, Jo Albie, with peer support dog Shirl, were at the training day.

https://lakespost.com.au/19444/rural-crews-sharpen-emergency-skills/