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 […]
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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 […]
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With the year quickly drawing to a close, the ladies of Pillowcases for Oncology Kids managed to fit in the last packing day for the year. We packed 237 pillowcases which will be delivered to the Brisbane Children’s Hospital for children undergoing treatment for cancer. We make them with good quality cotton fabric in a […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Term 4 is always a struggle for our young people. They have worked hard all year and as the end of the year approaches the younger members are often tired. The older sections have to contend with exams, social expectations, often they have jobs and are having to face the impending end of their childhood […]
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Happy Christmas to all the Forest Lake community and to our Guiding family. What a year we have had at Girl Guides. We are always amazed at the achievements of our girls and love to see how much these girls grow in confidence and resiliency. As we begin to wind down for a well-deserved break […]
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Christmas is fast approaching, and there are many ways to help save the planet this holiday season while also saving money. See our list of suggestions below to have a more mindful and sustainable Christmas! Shop locally Opting to buy from small independent businesses is a great way to bless your neighbours this Christmas, while […]
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Is Christmas concerning you? Look to the birds. Let’s face it – Christmas is coming. This time of year is busy and chaotic, with crowded schedules, and many things to organise. We have a lot to worry about – whether that’s changes in jobs and living arrangements, or simply what we will put on the […]
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Forest Lake Community Christmas Carols The ever-popular community favourite Christmas event is returning on Saturday December 7 from 4 pm at the Forest Lake State School oval. The night will include free face-painting, food trucks, performances from local schools, singers and dancers, carols on the green from 6 pm, a visit from Santa Claus, and […]
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