Don’t try to change the world. Have you ever found yourself saying something like, “When’s the government going to do something about…” or, “I wish people would…” or, “Someone really should…”? Some issues in our community can seem so big that we think only a large institution like a government can do something about them, […]
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By Mark Mackay Each year, I like to start the year with a poem that was read by King George VI as he prepared to lead Great Britain into 1940: And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year: “Give me a light that I may tread safely into the […]
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By Jamie Furness With 2023 in full swing, Forest Lake locals recently expressed some of the things they would like to see in the community via Facebook to a virtual Suggestion Box. Forest Lake local and community champion Kylie Gates, who organises regular community events such as the Forest Lake Community Festival, said she was […]
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By Jamie Furness Pack a picnic basket with some lunch, something sweet, something savoury, and a drink. Bring a blanket and a bag for your rubbish and head to a grassy spot to enjoy the view before heading off for a walk around the lake. 2. Trip down memory lane For those who have been […]
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By Jamie Furness Imagine spending all week playing and snuggling up with the cutest and fluffiest members of the community – and getting paid for it. 60-year-old Forest Lake local Tracey Buchs is living that dream. Known as the “Forest Lake Fur Nanny,” Tracey stopped working full-time hours running her cleaning business ten years ago […]
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By Jamie Furness Two students from St John’s Anglican College have each been awarded Student Subject Awards across separate categories in the DATTA (Design And Technology Teacher Association) QLD 2022 State Finals. Year 9 student Lillie Turner was awarded the State Champion for Excellence in the Australian Curriculum Design and Technologies for year 9 for […]
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Police are seeking public assistance to locate a missing 21-year-old Inala woman. Judith Hopkins-Booth last made contact with family yesterday on January 26 and family have not heard from her since. Police and family hold concerns for her welfare with the disappearance being out of character. She is described as approximately 160cm tall, First Nations, […]
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By Jamie Furness Year 6 students from Forest Lake State School and Grand Avenue State School were treated to free flower gifts at their graduation in December, gifted by local florist Forest Flowers. Business owner Gwen Neuendorf and her husband, who together own Forest Flowers, attended the Forest Lake State School primary graduation ceremony. on […]
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By Jamie Furness Grade 11 student Kobe Blake from St John’s Anglican College has placed 5th at the Australian All School Championships event for the 400m hurdles on December 10, 2022 with a new personal best time of 57.93 seconds. Kobe qualified for the event after coming 3rd in the 400m hurdle event at the […]
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By Jamie Furness The Heritage Bank Forest Lake Christmas Carols held on December 3, 2022, proved to be a great evening enjoyed by the community. The event was held at Forest Lake State School and started out with market stalls, rides, activities and food trucks in the afternoon, which were a hit for children, families […]
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