Community
The sun shone brightly over more than 20 volunteers at the first Forest Lake Community Clean-Up Day on February 18. Many arrived before the 8am start time ready to collect their bags, gloves and pickers that were kindly provided by the litter crew at Brisbane City Council. Forest Lake Community Association president and clean-up day…
As January rolls around, the shutter clicks take a pause, and the Forest Lake Photography Club enjoys a well-deserved break. But fear not, for even in the calm, the spirit of photography lives on, especially with the announcement of the winner of the Nicole Turner Prize, a cherished tribute to one of the club’s founding…
The last weekend of March this year is Easter. For most people, Easter is a four day weekend – so it’s a wonderful opportunity to rest at the end of the first quarter of the year.  Many people will take the time to see friends and family, and just generally recharge the batteries of our homes….
Forest Lake local Julian Galvez was offered the opportunity of lifetime in late November 2023 when he was asked to join a team of environmental researchers to Antarctica – the highest, driest, windiest, and coldest continent in the world. The 30-year-old recently completed his PhD in Robotics and Autonomous Systems. Julian’s research focuses on how…
To the dying strains of Auld Lang Syne and the explosive sounds of fireworks, it was goodbye to the old and welcome to the New Year. Everyone on the verandah expressed their hopes for an improved year. I just needed the comfort of my bed before the break of dawn. After many days of rain…
It’s always exciting when we start a new Scouting year – or term – waiting to see what activities our youth come up with, watching their friendships grow as they welcome new members, and say goodbye to those who are moving on.  A huge part of Scouting is the youth-led component and, as usual, our…
Hundreds of locals from Forest Lake and surrounding suburbs joined in the Elevate Church community lunch late last year for a community lunch. The lunch event has been organised by Pastor Mavis and Raj for close to a decade, held at Grand Avenue, State School in Forest Lake on Christmas Day. Pastor Mavis and Raj…
He is known in the Forest Lake community for his love of coffee, running, and generosity, helping community members with issues no matter how big or small. Eric moved to Forest Lake in 2008 with his family, and he immediately felt this was the perfect place to raise his children and connect with the community….
Information provided by the Wesley Hospital. This year, five-year-old Arthur Gibbs from Forest Lake achieved a big milestone as he began his journey into prep – a moment that holds profound significance for his mother, Alison Gibbs. Arthur was born prematurely at 29 weeks and six days. Alison, his mother, experienced an abruption and haemorrhage,…
The Club’s last game was held at the McLeod Golf Club with another great field of 28 players playing in a Stableford competition. Thankfully the day started early as it was predicted to be very warm, and that’s how it turned out, along with very high humidity. Our members who walked the course dragged themselves…