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Tribute for former Forest Lake resident and WWII veteran Pat Curtis

By Jamie Furness / June 29, 2023 / Comments Off on Tribute for former Forest Lake resident and WWII veteran Pat Curtis

Former Forest Lake resident and WWII veteran Patrick (Pat) Curtis passed away in April this year at the age of 98. Pat was a resident of Logan West before moving to Forest Lake in the 1960’s, where he spent the last few decades living with his wife Jan. MILITARY SERVICE: Pat Curtis served in the […]

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Personally Speaking – with Jamie Furness

By Jamie Furness / June 26, 2023 / Comments Off on Personally Speaking – with Jamie Furness

The months of April to May was a very exciting time for the Local News Publications team. We recently welcomed four new staff members, including a new sales assistant and three new journalists across our three hyperlocal magazines.  I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce the Forest Lake community to its newest Lake News […]

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Inala Small Business Award Winners Announced

By Jamie Furness / May 23, 2023 / Comments Off on Inala Small Business Award Winners Announced

Brought to you: The Inala Small Business Awards 2023 were presented by Member for Inala Annastacia Palaszczuk The Oxley Golf Club on Wednesday May 17. The awards recognised the important part each business played in the lives of those living in the Inala Electorate.  “I had a great time hosting the Inaugural 2023 Inala small […]

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Swan killed by fishing gear at the lake

By Jamie Furness / May 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Swan killed by fishing gear at the lake

One of the black swans at Forest Lake has tragically died after a hook and a piece of fishing line became wrapped tightly around its neck. On April 19 Forest Lake local Christine Pipistrelli found the swan and called the RSPCA, who attended to the swan within the hour.  “Sadly his oesophagus was damaged due […]

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Sport and Recreation Group updates- TLN May 2023

By Jamie Furness / May 8, 2023 / Comments Off on Sport and Recreation Group updates- TLN May 2023

Each month, more than 20 community groups or individual members enter their stories and updates from the Forest Lake Community. This makes up our valued group of Community Contributors. Below are our May 2023 articles from our Sport and Recreation category, including the Richlands-Forest Lake Scout Group, Girl Guides, Forest Lake Social Golf Club and the Forest Lake Garden Club.

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Community Hero Spotlight – Adaline Moy, Driving Miss Daisy

By Jamie Furness / May 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Community Hero Spotlight – Adaline Moy, Driving Miss Daisy

Community Hero Adaline “Addie” Moy and her family have lived in Forest Lake for more than 16 years. Addie loves everything about her local community, but she especially loves the people she transports in her Miss Daisy car.

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Local Member Updates – TLN May 2023

By Jamie Furness / May 5, 2023 / Comments Off on Local Member Updates – TLN May 2023

Each month, more than 20 community groups or individual members enter their stories and updates from the Forest Lake Community. This makes up our valued group of Community Contributors. Below are our May 2023 articles from our Local Members, including Forest Lake Ward councillor Charles Strunk and Member for Inala Annastacia Palaszczuk.

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Community Group Stories – TLN May 2023

By Jamie Furness / May 4, 2023 / Comments Off on Community Group Stories – TLN May 2023

Each month, more than 20 community groups or individual members enter their stories and updates from the Forest Lake Community. This makes up our valued group of Community Contributors. Below are our two articles for the Community Group category below, featuring the Forest Lake & Districts RSL Sub-branch, the Rotary Club of Forest Lake, and the Lions Club.

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Seniors – TLN May 2023

By Jamie Furness / May 3, 2023 / Comments Off on Seniors – TLN May 2023

Each month, more than 20 community groups or individual members enter their stories and updates from the Forest Lake Community. This makes up our valued group of Community Contributors. Below are our two articles for the Seniors category below, featuring the National Seniors, Probus Club, Centenary Evening VIEW and the 50 Plus Club.

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Forest Lake Uniting Church rebrands and welcomes new Reverend 

By Jamie Furness / May 2, 2023 / Comments Off on Forest Lake Uniting Church rebrands and welcomes new Reverend 

Community Life Uniting Church, formerly known as Forest Lake Uniting Church, has officially  appointed a new minister – Reverend Emma Nicholls.

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