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At the age of 81, Michelangelo said, “I am still learning.” I love that! As our community and world has become increasingly divided, we tend to only get our news from sources that already agree with us. We only talk to people like us and we know that social media algorithms send things to our…
The Forest Lake Crochet Group and knitting group could not stop smiling at their first meeting of the year held at the Durack Inala Bowls Club. The group was delighted to start the year with lots of laughter knitting and donating money to important causes including the Queensland Institute Medical Research (QIMR). President Sue Gibbons…
By Nayda Hernandez One of the original residents of Forest Lake, Katrina Spencer is our very own shining star. In more than three decades, Katrina has done so much for Forest Lake, especially for young dancers, and her love for the community shines brightly every day. Katrina lives in Forest Lake with her family, and…
The Vietnamese Senior Citizens Association Qld began 2024 with a sense of community spirit and joy in the air. In the spirit of Christmas, President Teresa Sa organised for the members to write cheerful Christmas messages on Christmas cards that would be delivered to the Forest Lake Lodge residents on Christmas Eve. She also made…
Citipointe Church West, currently located on Rosemary Street in Inala, has been serving the local community in many ways since 2011, including bringing joy and relief to residents. The Citipointe West Marketplace op-shop, located separately at 152 Freeman Road in Durack, is one of the church’s main programs. The shop is open Monday-Friday from 9am…
Forest Lake Men’s Shed member Chris Hogan generously donated his show stopping Glen Maxwell painting to the Wolston Park Cricket Club as a tribute to his love of the game and club. Chris has been painting for more than 30 years, and this year he wanted to paint a portrait of a sports hero that…
The Forest Lake community is looking forward to a hopping great time at the 2024 Easter Eggstravaganza, set to take place on Sunday March 24 at the Lake Stage between 8am and 11am. The free community event, brought to the community by Allstars Performing Arts and Bank of Queensland (BOQ) Forest Lake, promises a day…
Green thumbs and community champions are invited to help keep Forest Lake clean, tidy and rubbish-free by joining in the Forest Lake Community Clean Up event on February 18 from 8am until 11am. The event will start at the Lake Parklands, and finish with a free BBQ at the lake to thank the volunteers. Forest…
Forest Lake Show and Shine event is returning on February 25 at the Woogaroo Street carpark, promising a fun-filled day from 8 am – 11 am. The much-loved event is returning for the 4th time, with over 50 vehicles already registered. The car show is great for the whole family and will showcase muscle cars,…
Forest Lake-based website Scenic Writer’s Shack (SWS) is introducing its first short story competition, with entries open from January 1 to February 28 and cash prizes up for offer. Contest entry requirements include: The cash prizes consist of first place receiving $100, second place receiving $50, and third place receiving $25. Forest Lake resident of…