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Forest Lake SHS leading the way in Esports

Jamie Furness June 20, 2022 4 min read 0

Forest Lake State High School has been leading the way in Esports in schools since 2018 with innovative school programs and a new curriculum designed to set students up for success in the growing industry of Esports. Esports at FLSHS was initially introduced in 2018 when a group of students competed in a League of…

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Forest Lake Uniting Church brings unity to the community

Jamie Furness June 20, 2022 3 min read 0

The Forest Lake Uniting Church in Ellen Grove has been providing welfare services to the community for several years. What started out 9 years ago with a humble bread giveaway has grown into multiple community service programs that help care for the vulnerable and needy in the Forest Lake area. Reverend Russell Reynoldson said the…

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Experience farm magic at the Forestdale Dragonfruit Farm

Jamie Furness June 13, 2022 3 min read 0

A Forestdale family is inviting the community to join them at the Forestdale Dragonfruit Farm to enjoy animal experiences with alpacas, ducks, sheep, pigs, and chickens, and learn about dragonfruit farming. Operated by Kevin Hu, his wife Tina and their children, Jonathan, Ethan and Isabella, the farm is open every day with entry costing just…

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Protect your home against house fires this winter

Jamie Furness June 8, 2022 7 min read 0

Winter is the most common time of the year for house fires to occur, and with the turn of the season now is the most important time to be prepared. Statistics collected by the Suncorp Group which analysed claims from insurance companies has revealed that house fires in Queensland spike by 17.8% between June and…

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Boot Scooters dance into Forest Lake and step back in time

Megan Woolley June 8, 2022 2 min read 0

Behind the doors of the Forest Lake Community hall every Monday at 10:45 am songs of the 60’s and 70’s start roaring and the tapping of feet begins for a certain club in town.  Open the doors and you’ll discover the  Lakeside Boot Scooters line dancing away. The group has been teaching line dancing in…

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Meet Forest Lake candle lady Theresa Davidson

Jamie Furness June 8, 2022 3 min read 0

Meet Theresa Davidson, owner of Forest Lake-based small business Highlight Candles and Sands.  Theresa creates and sells beautiful personalised candles and coloured ceremonial sands as a way for people to commemorate the special moments in life. Her husband purchased the business for her in 2019 when she was no longer able to work in administration…

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Ways to fight off the flu. Photo: Brittany Colette: Unsplash

Ways to fight off the flu

Megan Woolley June 8, 2022 2 min read 0

With flu season underway, here are ways you can avoid and fight off the flu without going through a whole box of tissues! You can catch the flu at any time of the year but it’s more likely from April-October in the colder months.  Prevention Vaccination and practising good hand and respiratory hygiene is your…

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Dragon Boat Festival fires up Forestlake

Dragon Boat Festival fires up Forestlake

Megan Woolley June 8, 2022 2 min read 0

The annual Hakka Dragon Boat races and Parkinson multicultural festival kicked off in Forest Lake on Sunday June 5 and saw the Forest Lake Runners triumphantly win 3rd place.  Kicking off at 9 am till 2:30 pm at the Lake Parklands in Forest Lake, the day saw locals enjoy the competitive boat racing, a number…

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Home Delivery

The Lake News May 11, 2020 1 min read 0

Even though there’s been a welcomed easing of restrictions, minimising how many times we go to the shops is still an important part of our response to the pandemic. Listed below are some businesses that have adapted to the changing needs of the community. If you know of others we could list, please let us…

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Pharmacy

The Lake News May 11, 2020 1 min read 0

Discount Drug StoreOpen seven days a week, click on the link or call 3278 7511 for opening hours and services. PharmaSave Richlands Discount PharmacyOpen seven days a week, click on the link or call 3879 6767 for opening hours and services.

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