By Julie Baldwin Happy New Year to one and all.  Don’t forget to come and join us for more fun times in 2025 with our monthly meetings commencing on Thursday 13 February.  Details below.   Our calendar for February to July has been finalized and there are really fabulous events, day trips, away trips etc  ready and waiting for […]

By Mal Lynch The Forest Lake & Districts RSL Sub Branch serves to support veterans within the community. In providing this support, the Club relies upon the generosity of the community by supporting badge sales and donations in the lead up to Anzac Day and Remembrance Day.  The Forest Lake & Districts RSL Sub Branch is established for the principal purpose […]

By Tania McLaughlin The Scouts, Leaders and Executive Committee of Richlands – Forest Lake Scout Group have given 100% over the past 12 months are keen to renew our enthusiasm for the year ahead. Throughout December, as our youth members deal with the end of school and the parents start planning their holiday break, we understand […]

By Steven Roberts Ho, ho, ho! The festive spirit was in full swing at this year’s Photography Club Christmas lunch, and what a splendid affair it turned out to be! The Forest Lake Tavern played the perfect host, offering a cozy setting, delicious meals, and lots of laughter. Members arrived with big smiles, dressed in […]

Thousands of people from Forest Lake and surrounds attended the Forest Lake Community Carols on Saturday December 7, with the annual event bringing the community together again in the spirit of Christmas. The event, organised by the Forest Lake Community Events Association and sponsored by Heritage Bank Forest Lake Branch, provided four hours of community […]

Forest Lake has been struck by an infestation of blue-green algae, with residents complaining of a nasty stench and voicing concerns over toxic water conditions. The Forest Lake Dragon Boat race, which is the highlight of the Dragon Boat Festival event, was called off due to rising levels of algae in the lake in June […]

By Pat Parlane Happy New Year! We are wishing everyone a great 2025. We finished off the year with a great party at Forest Lake Hotel and enjoyed a lovely meal, lots of raffle and lucky door prizes, and a great duo that had most of us up dancing.   The week before a few of […]

Pursuit Youth in Forest Lake is helping to make a big difference for high school students in the local area, offering a fun and engaging program that is open to youth from all walks of life. Every Friday night during the school term, Forest Lake Baptist Church (FLBC) associate pastor Seb Henley and 17 volunteers […]

By Jamie Furness The Forest Lake Crochet and Knitting Group have spent the past 11 years creating quality handmade items to donate to people in need and raise funds for charitable causes. Every Thursday from 9 am – 12 pm, more than 40 dedicated volunteers enjoy great company and conversation over their crochet and knitting […]