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Jamie Furness

Easter Holidays

Easter Eggstravaganza, Holiday Activities and Easter Services

By Jamie Furness / March 31, 2023 / Comments Off on Easter Eggstravaganza, Holiday Activities and Easter Services

The Easter holidays are here, and we’ve compiled a list of activities for your family to enjoy over the break, starting with the Easter Eggstravaganza event this Sunday!

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Plea to save Forest Lake’s black swans

By Jamie Furness / March 29, 2023 / Comments Off on Plea to save Forest Lake’s black swans

All five black swan babies born during the recent breeding season at Forest Lake died within a fortnight. Sadly, this has been a commonly occuring event over the past decade. Why is it happening, and what can you to do help prevent it?

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A Pawfect Night at the Markets

By Jamie Furness / March 28, 2023 / Comments Off on A Pawfect Night at the Markets

Pet lovers and their fur babies from all over town flocked to The Forest Lake Markets Paws Edition at the Forest Lake Sports Field to enjoy a pawfect night out.

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From the desk of Annastacia Palaszczuk – Cost of living, Energy Rebates, and International Women’s Day

By Jamie Furness / March 27, 2023 / Comments Off on From the desk of Annastacia Palaszczuk – Cost of living, Energy Rebates, and International Women’s Day

I’m committed to continuing to provide support to deal with the cost of living. I’m happy to announce that households will receive a power rebate of more than $175 to help put downward pressure on power bills in the next financial year. This is on top of the $575 in energy rebates already provided to […]

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Milton Dick

Milton Dick April Update – Parental Leave, Anti-Scamming and Easter

By Jamie Furness / March 26, 2023 / Comments Off on Milton Dick April Update – Parental Leave, Anti-Scamming and Easter

As we approach Easter, I want to take a moment to reflect on the year so far. Parliament has returned with a focus on addressing some of the most pressing issues facing our country. We are working hard to establish the Housing Australia Future Fund, strengthen paid parental leave, address the gender pay gap, and […]

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Councillor Charles Strunk – International women’s Day and Anzac Day

By Jamie Furness / March 25, 2023 / Comments Off on Councillor Charles Strunk – International women’s Day and Anzac Day

I can’t believe we’re already into April. I feel it’s so important that we appreciate the good times and work collectively through the tough times. I hope you have come through the recent weather events okay. My office was working hard to report all the potholes, fallen tree branches, grass related jobs and more these […]

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Forest Lake Photography Club Awards

By Jamie Furness / March 24, 2023 / Comments Off on Forest Lake Photography Club Awards

Three Forest Lake Photography Club members have been awarded The Heritage Bank Slideshow Award for December 2022. Congratulations to Lorraine Burdeu, Marigold Meagher and Peter Tanner for their photographs, “Water Siren,” “Swish,” and “Beach”. Beach – by Pete Tanner Every month, Forest Lake Photography Club members submit photos for a slideshow and then during the […]

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Squash champion represents Australia at British Junior Open 2023

By Jamie Furness / March 22, 2023 / Comments Off on Squash champion represents Australia at British Junior Open 2023

St John’s Anglican College year 9 student and squash star Sarbani Maitra recently competed at four major squash tournaments – three of them overseas – in late 2022 and early 2023 against national and international competitors. From January 4 – January 8, Sarbani represented Australia at the world’s most prestigious junior squash tournament, the British […]

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Lake Lappers

The Lake Lappers walking group created to nurture fitness and friendship

By Jamie Furness / March 22, 2023 / Comments Off on The Lake Lappers walking group created to nurture fitness and friendship

By Jamie Furness A new walking group has formed in Forest Lake for people of all ages and abilities who want to focus on their fitness in a fun, safe and social environment. Forest Lake local Denise Lloyd-Kelly started the free group, named “The Lake Lappers,” to help form community connections centred around health. “It’s […]

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From the Desk of ANNASTACIA PALASZCZUK

By Jamie Furness / March 17, 2023 / Comments Off on From the Desk of ANNASTACIA PALASZCZUK

For the dedicated readers of The Lake News, you will be amongst the first to hear about the Inala Electorate’s Small Business Awards in 2023. I understand the value that small businesses add to our community, and I want your help to recognise their invaluable contributions by nominating them for an award. I encourage you […]

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