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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…
The Forest Lake Indoor Bowls club had a very successful 2023 and is looking forward to a even better 2024. We play bowls with a smile on our faces in a happy environment. We stop for a tea or coffee and have a chat, then we have a few more games and come back for…
As my mother used to say, the world has started turning again. School is back and, most importantly, our clubs have all started meeting again. The first meeting of our garden club is Tuesday February 6, and we are all looking forward to an interesting and eventful year. Our first bus trip is scheduled for…
At the shed we are continuing as usual, with members coming for many different reasons, but mainly for good company and friendship. We have made possum boxes and continue on restoring garden benches along with the recycling of cans and bottles. We are kept busy – we are now also collecting the ring pulls from…
Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 13-year-old girl missing from Pallara since last week, January 20. The girl (pictured) was last seen at a Noble Street property at approximately 3pm and has not been seen or heard from since. Police and family have concerns for her welfare due to her young age. The…
Did you know that holding a BBQ is a great way for our Lions to raise money to support many of the projects and calls for help that we are involved in? All the money we raise goes back into the local Forest Lake community. During December and January, we completed our weekly BBQs at…
Our very first Coffee and Chat was held recently and members enjoyed the chance to catch up after the busy holiday season. VIEW club members meet throughout the month to enjoy coffee, lunch, movies, concerts and trips to places of interest. February will mark the handover to the new committee for 2024. Our hard-working committee…
On January 25 we were part of a citizenship ceremony at the Parkinson Aquatic Centre followed by the Great Aussie Pool Party where we served a sausage sizzle and drinks to the guests. The club is also looking forward to making another delivery of woollen goods to local aged care services, made from our donated…
On November 30, 2023, then-Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced the eight recipients of the 2024 Premier’s Anzac Prize. Recognising the efforts and dedication of young Queenslanders, eight students were selected as Prize recipients. They, as well as two teacher chaperones from across the state, will head to Europe this year, visiting WWI and WWII sites and…