Forest Lake
For 75 years, we’ve served with uncommon kindness, putting the needs of our neighbours, our communities and our world first. Since the first Lions club was formed in Lismore, NSW in September 1947, we have grown to be Australia’s largest service club organisation. We look back at our storied past with pride, but we know…
Inala resident Coralee Andersen recently started Tiny Footprints in her home earlier this year as a way to help new parents afford clothing for their babies. Tiny Footprints provides affordable pre-loved baby clothes and, more importantly, helps to create a sense of community for new parents in the area. Coralee created Tiny Footprints during her…
By Rich Priebbenow, Pastor at Nations Church Forest Lake Christmas season is upon us once again! ‘The most wonderful time of the year’, as the song reminds us. Family, food, presents, summer holidays, Boxing Day test… what else beats that? True as all this may be, Christmas can be a lot of other things too….
Forest Lake State High School students Lola and Dave will compete in the 2024 Australian All Schools Athletics Championships after outstanding performances in the State Championships earlier this year. Year 8 student Dave received gold at States after he broke the championship long jump record and placed 4th in the 100m. Inspired by his older…
Is Christmas concerning you? Look to the birds. Let’s face it – Christmas is coming. This time of year is busy and chaotic, with crowded schedules, and many things to organise. We have a lot to worry about – whether that’s changes in jobs and living arrangements, or simply what we will put on the…
Forest Lake Community Christmas Carols The ever-popular community favourite Christmas event is returning on Saturday December 7 from 4 pm at the Forest Lake State School oval. The night will include free face-painting, food trucks, performances from local schools, singers and dancers, carols on the green from 6 pm, a visit from Santa Claus, and…
Want to feel more connected? Make the first move. As humans, one of our most important needs is for connection and belonging. And yet we know that today, despite our increased levels of online connectivity we are feeling more disconnected than ever. In fact, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has now made social isolation the…
The Forest Lake Crafters group are looking forward to holding a stall at the local shopping centre outside Woolworths on Thursday November 21 to fundraise for people in need. Forest Lake Crafters secretary Liz Waldeck said the stall would be a lovely opportunity to meet new people, enjoy activities and learn a new craft. “Come…
By Mal Lynch, Forest Lake & Districts RSL Sub-Branch On 28 June 1914, the assassination of Austrian archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo, Bosnia, may have passed unnoticed in Australia and New Zealand given distance and communications capabilities. Not so in Europe. War was declared on Serbia by Austria-Hungary on 28 July and Belgrade bombarded the…
Local businesses in Forest Lake and surrounding suburbs received recognition for their service to the local community at the Inala Electorate Small Business Awards ceremony held on September 16. Inala electorate locals cast 5,454 votes for the finalists of 10 categories, including “Best Hospitality”, “Best Community Support”, and “Best Woman in Business”. One highlight of…