Community
By Corin Mackay The Forest Lake Community Festival will arrive again at the lake this August 26 for a fun day out with the family. For the past two years, residents of the Forest Lake community have come together at the lake to celebrate each other and the community at large, and the third year…
From “Before Forest Lake” by Vicki Mynott Adapted for print by Jamie Furness Homestead Park in the north of Forest Lake is the site of the earliest settlement in the suburb, and was home to Archerfield House. The Archerfield Estate included all of Forest Lake and much more. Brief history of Archerfield Estate: 1876 –…
From “Before Forest Lake” by Vicki Mynott Adapted for print by Jamie Furness Homestead Park in the north of Forest Lake is the site of the earliest settlement in the suburb, and was home to Archerfield House. The Archerfield Estate included all of Forest Lake and much more. Brief history of Archerfield Estate: Purchased by…
By Pat Parlane Zygo plant in bloom. Winter has arrived and it is nice to have a change of wardrobe. Unlike most Queenslanders I enjoy the cooler weather. Unlike the southern states, we have it pretty good in Brisbane with maximum temps rarely getting below 18 degrees, so you can still get out in the…
By Mal Lynch and Jill Nason, Forest Lake RSL Proudly displayed on the wall of the anteroom of the Forest Lake RSL Club is an artwork titled “The Long Journey Home.” The piece depicts a crippled Lancaster bomber returning from a mission over Europe in the early dawn during WWII. It was presented to the…
By Corin Mackay and Jamie Furness A second Forest Lake Show and Shine event was held in late June to the car community’s delight, with vehicle-lovers coming from far and wide to show off their favourite automobiles. 130 cars arrived and were shown off from 9am-12pm on Sunday June 25, with a wide range of …
Recently, I brought together 100 local school leaders from across the Oxley Electorate. I asked them a simple question: what are your priorities for our community? There were so many fantastic answers. I’m really excited to take their feedback down to Canberra, and keep working towards the future these young people deserve. The students also…
By Corin Mackay The Forest Lake markets returned on Friday July 14 for a mid-year Christmas-in July themed event at the Forest Lake Sports Field on College Avenue. Locals were treated to many stalls and attractions on the night, ranging from food trucks selling spuds, crepes and poffertjes to ice cream and a great variety…
By Corin Mackay Forest Lake State High School (FLSHS) recently performed their rendition of Euripides’ Medea in late May to wide community applause as the third play in a new tradition of performances. FLSHS Head of Arts Sean Lubbers said that he picked the play in particular to broaden students’ knowledge of Greek tragedy, an…
In the last month we have gained three new members. Most members have different reasons for joining us – some just for company, some for health reasons, and some to help out the community. We don’t care why you join us, all are welcome, whether you want to do art, play cards or do woodwork,…