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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Local News Publications has joined forces with another one of the largest news forces based in Logan to ensure the cities retain a strong, vibrant and reliable news service. MyCity Media, (publisher of MyCity Logan) along with Local News Publications, (publisher of Logan West News, The Lake News and The Greater Springfield Times) will combine […]
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By Vicki Mynott, Dana Doolan and Marie Keane From Before Forest Lake, adapted for print by Jamie Furness The stories of a number of Forest Lake residents were recorded in 1998, 2009 and 2016-2017. Their combined memories provide a glimpse of those early days the suburb became established. Stacey Bridge Excerpt from “The History of […]
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With a wet summer ahead, residents are encouraged to take precautions to protect their homes and the local wastewater network. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts above-average rainfall for South East Queensland, heightening the need for residents to prepare. Urban Utilities spokesperson Michelle Cull stressed the importance of maintaining overflow relief gullies (ORGs) around the home. […]
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Want to feel more connected? Make the first move. As humans, one of our most important needs is for connection and belonging. And yet we know that today, despite our increased levels of online connectivity we are feeling more disconnected than ever. In fact, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has now made social isolation the […]
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By USQ Air pollution disproportionately harms bees and other beneficial insects compared to crop-destroying pests, a new study published in Nature Communications has found. Researchers from the University of Reading and the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) analysed data from 120 scientific papers to understand how 40 types of insects in 19 countries responded to […]
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