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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…
Local News Publications has joined forces with another one of the largest news forces based in Logan to ensure the cities retain a strong, vibrant and reliable news service. MyCity Media, (publisher of MyCity Logan) along with Local News Publications, (publisher of Logan West News, The Lake News and The Greater Springfield Times) will combine…
By Vicki Mynott, Dana Doolan and Marie Keane From Before Forest Lake, adapted for print by Jamie Furness The stories of a number of Forest Lake residents were recorded in 1998, 2009 and 2016-2017. Their combined memories provide a glimpse of those early days the suburb became established. Stacey Bridge Excerpt from “The History of…
With a wet summer ahead, residents are encouraged to take precautions to protect their homes and the local wastewater network. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts above-average rainfall for South East Queensland, heightening the need for residents to prepare. Urban Utilities spokesperson Michelle Cull stressed the importance of maintaining overflow relief gullies (ORGs) around the home. …
Want to feel more connected? Make the first move. As humans, one of our most important needs is for connection and belonging. And yet we know that today, despite our increased levels of online connectivity we are feeling more disconnected than ever. In fact, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has now made social isolation the…