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You’re invited to church’s 25th birthday 

By Jamie Furness / September 17, 2023 / Comments Off on You’re invited to church’s 25th birthday 

By Corin Mackay The Forest Lake Baptist Church will celebrate its 25th birthday with an outdoor service at the lake on Sunday October 8 at 9:00 am, open to everyone in the community. People of all ages and experiences are invited to enjoy the event, meet new people, listen to a sermon and hear about […]

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Close-knit charity group celebrate 10 years of serving

By Jamie Furness / September 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Close-knit charity group celebrate 10 years of serving

By Jamie Furness The Forest Lake Crochet and Knitting Group celebrated a decade of serving the local community in August this year at a lunch event at the Richlands Tavern. Group coordinator Sue Gibbens said the group makes all kinds of items from yarn generously donated by the Forest Lake community. “It’s a way for […]

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Allstars shine bright this competition season

By Jamie Furness / September 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Allstars shine bright this competition season

By Jamie Furness Forest Lake’s Allstars Performing Arts dancers had a fantastic eisteddfod season this year, with routines taking home multiple awards against fierce competition. At the Dance Life Unite eisteddfod held at St John’s Anglican College in July, students received one 1st placement, two 2nd placements, four 3rd placements, and one 4th placement, with […]

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Last baby swan dies after severe leg injury

By Jamie Furness / September 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Last baby swan dies after severe leg injury

By Jamie Furness Forest Lake’s last surviving baby black swan died on September 3, leaving area residents upset and frustrated at what they see as inaction by authorities. RSPCA animal rescue officer Chantelle Scolari, who collected the cygnet from the lake, said its injuries were irreparable and left the RSPCA with no option other than […]

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Personally Speaking – With Jamie Furness

By Jamie Furness / July 27, 2023 / Comments Off on Personally Speaking – With Jamie Furness

The Lake News team has been busy out and about in the community this month. Below are a few highlights from the last few weeks. The Lake News 30th Birthday The Lake News turned 30 this month! I recently visited Chris Wren, who co-founded The Lake News with his wife Betty Wren, along with LNP […]

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Eco-Friendly Funerals for your loved ones

By Jamie Furness / July 13, 2023 / Comments Off on Eco-Friendly Funerals for your loved ones

Caring for the environment is a topic close to the heart of the Browns Plains based Swanborough Funerals – and that is why they offer unique ‘green funeral’ services. Green coffins  Wicker coffins made out of willow are the most environmentally friendly and cost effective coffin – a popular choice for those planning a green […]

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Christmas in July at the markets

By Jamie Furness / July 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Christmas in July at the markets

The Forest Lake Markets will return on Friday July 14 for a mid-year Christmas-themed event from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Forest Lake Sports Field on College Avenue. Locals can expect to see a plethora of stalls and attractions on the night, ranging from food trucks selling spuds, crepes, poffertjes and ice cream […]

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What’s On at Middle Green

By Jamie Furness / July 11, 2023 / Comments Off on What’s On at Middle Green

There’s something for everyone at Middle Green. Check out the activities that you can participate in below. Greenbank Rugby League: Training commences on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings, with games on Sundays.  Middle Green Touch: You can sign up as a team or individual player. Games run on Monday nights for all ages. Greenbank over 50’s […]

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Forest Lake State High School specialising in VET studies 

By Jamie Furness / July 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Forest Lake State High School specialising in VET studies 

Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications are an affordable and effective pathway for students to find employment, undertaking practical learning opportunities to gain experience in preparation for work after graduation. Forest Lake State High School offers a wide range of VET options as a Registered Training Organisation and in conjunction with other partner providers. […]

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2023-2034 State Budget

By Jamie Furness / July 7, 2023 / Comments Off on 2023-2034 State Budget

From the Desk Of Annastacia Palaszczuk: The 2023-34 State budget is all about delivering cost-of-living relief to local families. A budget is never about numbers, they’re about people. That’s why we’re delivering a $550 electricity rebate to every Queensland household. If you’re a concession card holder you may be eligible for more than $1000 in […]

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