Community

You’re invited to dinner at the Centenary Evening VIEW Club

Jamie Furness July 5, 2022 2 min read 0

Centenary Evening VIEW Club July Update VIEW is a national volunteer organisation providing the opportunity for women to benefit from friendships established through various outings and activities while supporting the learning of disadvantaged students through The Smith Family. Join Us For Dinner A great way to find out more about VIEW club and what it…

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Petition lodged for better grass maintenance in Forest Lake ward

Jamie Furness July 5, 2022 2 min read 0

Councillor Charles Strunk’s petition fighting for better council maintenance has been submitted with 461 local signatures to the Brisbane City Council. The petition called for the attention of the Brisbane City Council Lord Mayor and Councillors to the lack of regular grass cutting across road verges and parks across Forest Lake, Inala, Doolandella, Durack and…

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Family Focus with Mark Mackay – Grief – July 2022

Jamie Furness July 4, 2022 2 min read 0

For the last couple of months, the focus of this column has been on dealing with grief.  So far, we’ve looked at the need to bring grief out into the open rather than hide it away and, last month, we looked at the power of being present with someone grieving.  This month, I’d like to…

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Dead fish at the lake no cause for alarm this winter

Jamie Furness July 4, 2022 2 min read 0

A potentially large number of dead fish may become a regular sight in the lake at Forest Lake this winter, however the community can rest assured there is no need to be alarmed. Forest Lake Ward councillor Charles Strunk says among other species, the lake has a very large population of invasive pest “Tilapia” fish…

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Christmas in July – Lions Club Forest Lake June 2022

Jamie Furness July 1, 2022 1 min read 0

Christmas in July – A Piece of Cake!  It’s time to celebrate Christmas in July, when the colder weather invites warm winter foods and desserts to our tables.  The Lions Club of Forest Lake supplies our popular Christmas puddings throughout the year and can make your Christmas in July dinner very special. Covered in cream,…

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The Lake News – July 2022 Issue

Paul Jackson July 1, 2022 1 min read 0

July 2022 is the first issue of The Lake News to be published under new owner, Paul Jackson, and his team. Paul would love your feedback on what you would like us to improve in future issues of The Lake News – send your thoughts to paul@lnp.net.au Our Forest Lake reporter is Jamie Furness. She…

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Early Birds Ekka returns in July

Jamie Furness June 30, 2022 3 min read 0

The community-favourite Early Birds Ekka event is returning to Forest Lake this year on Saturday July 30, 2022 for the whole family to enjoy. The carnival celebration will include all the Ekka favourites, including show bags, sideshow alley games, face painting, market stalls, food trucks and much more. The locally famous Dagwood Dog Guy will…

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From the desk of Annastacia – June 2022

Jamie Furness June 30, 2022 3 min read 0

Congratulations to all of our community volunteers and community heroes who were recognised at the South West Progress Association Queensland Day Awards. Every year we gather to recognise the outstanding contributions of our local community members. These individuals go above and beyond to make our community a better place. Thank you to all our wonderful…

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SHORT STORY – “Getting Published”

Jamie Furness June 29, 2022 3 min read 0

SHORT STORIES by the Forest Lake and Inala Writers Group.   Getting Published By Tom Jones I was awoken from my reverie by the secretary. ‘He can see you now Mr. Jones.’ She held her arm out like a signpost to the only other door in the room apart from the one from which I…

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Personally Speaking

Personally Speaking – June 2022

Paul Jackson June 28, 2022 2 min read 0

Hello Forest Lake.  What a pleasure it has been the last few weeks meeting so many of you and hearing your stories. My name is Paul Jackson and as of July 1, 2022, I have been entrusted with the future of The Lake News (Read more of how this happened in the story here. As…

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