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By Corin Mackay The Forest Lake State High School (FLSHS) Lions won their second Farming Simulator championship on June 21 to secure their throne as the reigning champions. The team competed in the XP Esports High School League (HSL) against schools from around Queensland, including the Lockyer District State High School (DHS) Teal and Somerset…
The year is moving along quickly and the end of the Lions year is upon us. Our officer changeover dinner is being planned for June 28 with our new board being installed. Congratulations to all who have volunteered and taken up the positions on offer. A BBQ was held for ELORAC on April 15 with…
The Lake News team has been busy out and about in the community this month. Below are a few highlights from the last few weeks. The Lake News 30th Birthday The Lake News turned 30 this month! I recently visited Chris Wren, who co-founded The Lake News with his wife Betty Wren, along with LNP…
By Bert Wigchert The Forest Lake Indoor Bowls Club is one of the original local community groups which has been going for nearly 26 years. This year, the local Forest Lake IGA supported the club with a donation of T-Shirts for the members. Every Tuesday morning at 9:30 in the morning, the members arrive to…
By Corin Mackay This NAIDOC week, Australians celebrated their Indigenous Elders by reflecting on the collective wisdom and teachings of past generations and presenting them with an opportunity to grow their understanding of Indigenous’ culture and connectedness. In Forest Lake, the Salvation Army and Wesley Mission held an event in Ellen Grove for the whole…
By Tania McLaughlin After the youth members went to a lot of trouble preparing special gifts for their mums, we held our annual Mother’s Dinner – this year with an Irish theme – and let the mums relax while their kids served food and drink and presented them with gifts. The youth were obviously still…
Caring for the environment is a topic close to the heart of the Browns Plains based Swanborough Funerals – and that is why they offer unique ‘green funeral’ services. Green coffins Wicker coffins made out of willow are the most environmentally friendly and cost effective coffin – a popular choice for those planning a green…
The Forest Lake Markets will return on Friday July 14 for a mid-year Christmas-themed event from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Forest Lake Sports Field on College Avenue. Locals can expect to see a plethora of stalls and attractions on the night, ranging from food trucks selling spuds, crepes, poffertjes and ice cream…
There’s something for everyone at Middle Green. Check out the activities that you can participate in below. Greenbank Rugby League: Training commences on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings, with games on Sundays. Middle Green Touch: You can sign up as a team or individual player. Games run on Monday nights for all ages. Greenbank over 50’s…
Forest Lake State High School’s dance program saw great success last year, and is looking to reach even higher in 2023. The school hosts a number of cutting-edge dance programs, open to students in Years 7-12, who go through an in-depth dancing experience. The courses nurture students, growing a sense of belonging, teamwork and self…