Forest Lake

Ravishing Fashionistas showcases Forest Lake Talent

Jamie Furness June 30, 2023 3 min read 0

The Ravishing Fashionistas fashion show will return to Brisbane in July, featuring models and team members from Forest Lake and surrounding suburbs. The show date and after party will take place on July 15, where Queen Street Mall and the Hyatt Hotel will be transformed into glamorous stages.  A Ravishing Fashionistas spokesperson said the fusion…

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Allstars Performing Arts take home 2nd place at BPAC

Jamie Furness June 30, 2023 2 min read 0

Forest Lake dance studio Allstars Performing Arts took home two 2nd Place awards at the BPAC Eisteddfod held across several June weekends at St John’s Anglican College. Second place awards were given to Allstars’ Opens Tap team for Emergency and Allstars’ Opens Acrobatics team for Trip A Little Light Fantastic. The Brisbane Performing Arts Challenge…

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Movie night under the stars

Jamie Furness June 30, 2023 2 min read 0

Late last month, local organiser Kylie Gates held a community movie night where Forest Lake residents watched Puss In Boots under the stars. On March 26, the Forest Lake sports oval was converted into an outdoor theatre, complete with a locally-sourced snack bar, for the people of Forest Lake to see the 2022 film Puss…

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How to introduce your child to their new sibling

Jamie Furness June 30, 2023 2 min read 0

By Happy Hearts  Introduce the idea early: The idea that Mummy is pregnant can be a strange concept for younger children so it is good to give them some time to get used to the idea.For younger children reading them stories that include pregnant mummies and new babies can be a great way to introduce…

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Forest Lake History Part 8 – World War II

The Lake News June 28, 2023 5 min read 0

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: 1882 –…

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Lakers dragon boat club bring home the bling after nationals

Corin Mackay June 27, 2023 2 min read 0

The Lakers Dragon Boat Club competitors had their eyes on the prize in Victoria as they competed against the top teams in the country late last month in the Australian Dragon Boat Racing Federation Nationals Competitions Event. Five members of the team, Aaron Pulemagafa, Nathan Billing, Robert Crowton, Ron Keil and Nigel Kahupukoro, represented Queensland…

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Plaque erected for soldiers and service dogs

The Lake News June 26, 2023 2 min read 0

By Bill Marklew, Lions Club of Inala – Plaque erected for soldiers and service dogs. This years’ ANZAC Day commemoration march and service was a little different to the services of previous years. As well as remembering the service of the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who fought and shed their blood on the shores…

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Inala Small Business Award Winners Announced

Jamie Furness May 23, 2023 3 min read 0

Brought to you: The Inala Small Business Awards 2023 were presented by Member for Inala Annastacia Palaszczuk The Oxley Golf Club on Wednesday May 17. The awards recognised the important part each business played in the lives of those living in the Inala Electorate.  “I had a great time hosting the Inaugural 2023 Inala small…

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Swan killed by fishing gear at the lake

Jamie Furness May 11, 2023 3 min read 0

One of the black swans at Forest Lake has tragically died after a hook and a piece of fishing line became wrapped tightly around its neck. On April 19 Forest Lake local Christine Pipistrelli found the swan and called the RSPCA, who attended to the swan within the hour.  “Sadly his oesophagus was damaged due…

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Anzac Day

Schools contribute to Forest lake Anzac Day commemorations

Corin Mackay May 10, 2023 2 min read 0

Caption: Image: St John’s’ poppy wreath St John’s Anglican College, Forest Lake State School and Forest Lake State High commemorated in unison with the Forest Lake community last weekend the one hundred and eighth anniversary of ANZAC day. The words “lest we forget” called upon many in the community last weekend to come together and…

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