The Lake News

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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Sport and Recreation Group updates- TLN May 2023

Jamie Furness May 8, 2023 5 min read 0

Each month, more than 20 community groups or individual members enter their stories and updates from the Forest Lake Community. This makes up our valued group of Community Contributors. Below are our May 2023 articles from our Sport and Recreation category, including the Richlands-Forest Lake Scout Group, Girl Guides, Forest Lake Social Golf Club and the Forest Lake Garden Club.

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Why you should discuss social media with your children

The Lake News May 7, 2023 2 min read 0

The impact of the over-sexualisation of young people is far-reaching. 

As many people are discovering in their own families, when young people become obsessed with body image, this can lead to health problems, mental illness, disastrous relationships, and worse.

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Community Hero Spotlight – Adaline Moy, Driving Miss Daisy

Jamie Furness May 6, 2023 4 min read 0

Community Hero Adaline “Addie” Moy and her family have lived in Forest Lake for more than 16 years. Addie loves everything about her local community, but she especially loves the people she transports in her Miss Daisy car.

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Local Member Updates – TLN May 2023

Jamie Furness May 5, 2023 5 min read 0

Each month, more than 20 community groups or individual members enter their stories and updates from the Forest Lake Community. This makes up our valued group of Community Contributors. Below are our May 2023 articles from our Local Members, including Forest Lake Ward councillor Charles Strunk and Member for Inala Annastacia Palaszczuk.

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Community Group Stories – TLN May 2023

Jamie Furness May 4, 2023 6 min read 0

Each month, more than 20 community groups or individual members enter their stories and updates from the Forest Lake Community. This makes up our valued group of Community Contributors. Below are our two articles for the Community Group category below, featuring the Forest Lake & Districts RSL Sub-branch, the Rotary Club of Forest Lake, and the Lions Club.

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Seniors – TLN May 2023

Jamie Furness May 3, 2023 6 min read 0

Each month, more than 20 community groups or individual members enter their stories and updates from the Forest Lake Community. This makes up our valued group of Community Contributors. Below are our two articles for the Seniors category below, featuring the National Seniors, Probus Club, Centenary Evening VIEW and the 50 Plus Club.

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Forest Lake Uniting Church rebrands and welcomes new Reverend 

Jamie Furness May 2, 2023 3 min read 0

Community Life Uniting Church, formerly known as Forest Lake Uniting Church, has officially  appointed a new minister – Reverend Emma Nicholls.

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Arts and Entertainment – TLN May 2023

Jamie Furness May 1, 2023 5 min read 0

Each month, more than 20 community groups or individual members enter their stories and updates from the Forest Lake Community. This makes up our valued group of Community Contributors. Below are our two articles for the Arts and Entertainment categories, featuring the Forest Lake Photography Club and FLAIR (Forest Lake and Inala wRiters club)

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