LEADA

20/09/2026

Don't miss the boat 🚤 – submissions on the future of Lakes Entrance's northern growth area close this Monday.

We areproposing to simplify the planning rules for this area, making it easier to develop over the next 30+ years and taking pressure off individual landowners.

This is your last chance to have your say.

Feedback closes COB Monday 21 September 2026.

📄 Read the FAQs and have your say: https://yoursay.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/planning-scheme-amendment-c161egip-lakes-entrance-northern-growth-area-lenga-updated-framework-plan
✉️ Questions? [email protected] or (03) 5153 9500

Comments are off — please have your say via the link above.

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06/09/2026

Spartan is coming to Lakes Entrance, the question is what the event might look like in our town.

The event itself is confirmed for 21–22 November 2026, with more than 3,000 racers, spectators, event personnel and community members expected across the weekend.

What is not yet settled is the proposed format, including the street-course component and associated road closures through the retail and hospitality precinct, particularly around Myer Street and The Esplanade.

There would be disruption, but more importantly, there could be a significant opportunity for local businesses and for Lakes Entrance as a destination. The proposed street-course format could help showcase our town to an international Spartan audience and create opportunities for hospitality, retail, accommodation, tourism and community groups.

Before the final format is approved, there needs to be community support and a clear understanding of both the opportunities and the impacts.

Could we make this format work for Lakes Entrance?

Come along, hear what is proposed, ask questions, raise concerns and help identify practical solutions and opportunities.

SPARTAN TOWN MEETING
Tuesday 8 September | 6:00pm
Central Hotel Lakes Entrance

This is about working through the proposal together and seeing what we might be able to achieve.

Send a message to learn more

18/08/2026

Local community members are invited to an H5 bird flu information session in Lakes Entrance.

With the recent detection of H5 bird flu in Lakes Entrance, these sessions are a chance to hear directly from our staff about the current situation and advice for the community.

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.

📍 Lakes Entrance Mechanics Hall
📅 Wednesday 19 August
🕒 3pm to 4pm and 6.30pm to 7.30pm

We hope to see you there.

Find out more: agriculture.vic.gov.au/birdflu

27/07/2026

This is exactly why LEADA created the "Road Trip to Lakes Entrance" campaign. https://www.lakesroadtrip.com.au/

A huge thank you to Lakes Post & Printing for helping share the story and support this important local initiative.

The campaign is all about encouraging visitors to take the road to Lakes Entrance during the quieter months, whether it’s for a day trip, a weekend away, or a two-to-three-night coastal escape.

Every extra visitor, every extra night, every meal, coffee, retail purchase, cruise booking or activity makes a real difference to our local businesses.

We are proud to be working with LEADA members to promote Lakes Entrance as the beautiful, welcoming and experience-rich destination we all know it is.

"Lakes Entrance is closer than you think. Better when you stay."

Please read, share and help us spread the word to everyone that needs to know how great Lakes is. Apparently there are some of those people out there. 🥰

The Lakes Entrance Action and Development Association (LEADA) has officially launched a new pilot tourism campaign aimed at driving off-peak visitation to the coastal town.

📸 The "Road Trip to Lakes Entrance" campaign aims to boost the local economy during quieter months by promoting day trips, weekend stays and short coastal escapes. (Photo: Visit Victoria)

Read more ⬇️
https://lakespost.com.au/20309/boosting-off-peak-tourism/

04/07/2026

If anyone is wanting to know more about NBN or a better internet connection, you will find Alex from nbn Local near the fire pots and Rotunda area on the foreshore tonight. In a special "Lakes Lights" pop up appearance, he is offering a $5 voucher, “just for having a chat “, to spend at the following participating shops along the Esplanade and Myer Street.

KelliCake | Mega Savers | Bows Ice-Cream | Hooked On Craft | Brew Bar on the Ninety Mile | Salty Groms Cafe | Chocky Sweet Box | Lakes Books and Games | Pizza on myer | Sea Shanty | Big Bears Donuts | Mama Vu’s Kitchen | Nick's | The Pit

If there are other businesses wanting to participate, please come and get a poster from me at Sea Shanty. I tried to come and see as many businesses as possible today in between shifts so my apologies if I missed you.

Send a message to learn more

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04/07/2026