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Offset, Redraw or Top-Up – What Do They Mean and Which is Best For You? You’ve made the big step and purchased your new home. Congratulations! You now have a mortgage with regular minimum payments to meet. Now that you’re a homeowner with a mortgage, you may hear phrases like ‘offset accounts’, ‘redraw facilities’ or even…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…