Corin Mackay

Forest Lake Parkrun celebrates 5th birthday

By Corin Mackay / June 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Forest Lake Parkrun celebrates 5th birthday

Forest Lake Parkrun celebrates 5th birthday Caption: Image: Parkrunners gather for a group photo The weekly local Parkrun celebrated its fifth birthday in March, and its organisers have never been prouder. At 7:30 on a Saturday morning nearly every week since March 17 2018, anywhere from 120 to 150 runners and walkers have participated in […]

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St John’s Musical A Golden Ticket Success

By Corin Mackay / June 14, 2023 / Comments Off on St John’s Musical A Golden Ticket Success

Makayla Medina-Conway played Willy Wonka on opening night of St John’s Musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. St. John’s Anglican College brought the Forest Lake community together in April with its colourful musical production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. A two and a half-hour long stage-play, the biannual St. John’s musical broke […]

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Councillor Charles Strunk May Update

By Corin Mackay / June 8, 2023 / Comments Off on Councillor Charles Strunk May Update

Every year, I actively raise awareness about Domestic and Family Violence (DV) during DV Prevention month by donating to local DV candlelit vigil events. It is important that we raise awareness of the issue and do our bit to show our support to families and survivors of DV.  In 2019, as the local Councillor I […]

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CENTENARY EVENING VIEW CLUB

By Corin Mackay / June 5, 2023 / Comments Off on CENTENARY EVENING VIEW CLUB

By Jan Zhang  The members of the Centenary Evening VIEW Club are always excited to welcome new friends. We are part of the VIEW national volunteer organisation (VIEW stands for the Voice, Interests and Education of Women), and we aim to provide opportunities for women to benefit from friendships established through various outings and activities. […]

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Game review: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

By Corin Mackay / May 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Game review: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

By Corin Mackay In a nutshell: A masterpiece. Although it shares some similarities with its heralded predecessor, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is in fact a far superior, refined experience, and is chock-full of fresh ideas. Developed and Published by: Nintendo Available on: Nintendo Switch Price: About $80 After six long years […]

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Anzac Day

Schools contribute to Forest lake Anzac Day commemorations

By Corin Mackay / May 10, 2023 / Comments Off on Schools contribute to Forest lake Anzac Day commemorations

Caption: Image: St John’s’ poppy wreath St John’s Anglican College, Forest Lake State School and Forest Lake State High commemorated in unison with the Forest Lake community last weekend the one hundred and eighth anniversary of ANZAC day. The words “lest we forget” called upon many in the community last weekend to come together and […]

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Forest Lake Area Garden Group

By Corin Mackay / April 30, 2023 / Comments Off on Forest Lake Area Garden Group

By Pat Parlane Well that is Easter done and dusted and just like that a third of the year is over! At least the humidity has gone and the nights are a bit cooler and we can finally get a good night’s sleep.  Now we have Mothers Day coming up. All those mums who receive […]

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