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Forest Lake crowned runner up for Brisbane’s greenest thumbs

By Guy Hazlewood / February 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Forest Lake crowned runner up for Brisbane’s greenest thumbs

Forest Lake has some of the greenest thumbs in Brisbane with the suburb’s residents ordering the second most green bins across Brisbane in 2023. New figures reveal 228 green bins were ordered by Forest Lake residents in 2023, second only to those in The Gap residents who ordered 10 bins more. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner […]

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Oodles of Oodles at Forest Lake Play Date

By Guy Hazlewood / January 14, 2024 / Comments Off on Oodles of Oodles at Forest Lake Play Date

Oodles dog-breed owners of Forest Lake will be able to connect with other pet owners at a monthly playdate held at the Forest Lake Off-Leash Dog Park. The Oodle is a dog breed with a mix of poodle and other breeds, such as cocker spaniels, golden retrievers and Labradors. Natalie Pham, with her two oodles […]

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Forest Lake resident receives prestigious community service award

By Guy Hazlewood / December 25, 2023 / Comments Off on Forest Lake resident receives prestigious community service award

Forest Lake resident and Corinda State High School student Sinead Van der Sluys was awarded the Order of Australia Queensland Brand Association community service award and Ampol Best All Rounder Award at her high school graduation. The Order of Australia Queensland Brand Association community service award recognises Queensland Secondary School students for their community service, […]

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Forest Lake Jeweller Creates Children’s Storybook

By Guy Hazlewood / December 24, 2023 / Comments Off on Forest Lake Jeweller Creates Children’s Storybook

Long-time owner of the Forest Lake Jewellers, Alastair Bax, is having his children’s book Croakers Lagoon published in December. The book is centred around school children Emily and Nathan, who fight to protect Croakers Lagoon from being destroyed with help from a very unusual source. The idea for Alastair’s story came from his love of […]

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Inaugural Movie Night Promises Fun for Families and Furry Friends

By Guy Hazlewood / December 22, 2023 / Comments Off on Inaugural Movie Night Promises Fun for Families and Furry Friends

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time as The Australian Shepherd Club of Queensland introduces its first-ever Dog-Friendly Movie Night on January 6at Dogs Queensland, Durack. The unique event will be inspired by nostalgic family outings and a love for our four-legged companions. Belinda West, a member of the Australian Shepherd Club of Queensland, thought […]

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