Community
For 75 years, we’ve served with uncommon kindness, putting the needs of our neighbours, our communities and our world first. Since the first Lions club was formed in Lismore, NSW in September 1947, we have grown to be Australia’s largest service club organisation. We look back at our storied past with pride, but we know…
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…
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…
Inala resident Coralee Andersen recently started Tiny Footprints in her home earlier this year as a way to help new parents afford clothing for their babies. Tiny Footprints provides affordable pre-loved baby clothes and, more importantly, helps to create a sense of community for new parents in the area. Coralee created Tiny Footprints during her…
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…
By Rich Priebbenow, Pastor at Nations Church Forest Lake Christmas season is upon us once again! ‘The most wonderful time of the year’, as the song reminds us. Family, food, presents, summer holidays, Boxing Day test… what else beats that? True as all this may be, Christmas can be a lot of other things too….
Forest Lake-based author Ryll Ganter is currently working on her third book, An Australian Woman’s Journey into Exotic and Dangerous Places, encouraged by the support of the local community. Simple Bliss Café recently hosted story-times of her 2013 picture book, Friends of the Flood, while the Forest Lake and Inala wRriters club also played a…
Forest Lake State High School students Lola and Dave will compete in the 2024 Australian All Schools Athletics Championships after outstanding performances in the State Championships earlier this year. Year 8 student Dave received gold at States after he broke the championship long jump record and placed 4th in the 100m. Inspired by his older…
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…
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…