The Lake News

Retirement Living Council Criticises 2025 Budget

Jamie Furness June 17, 2024 2 min read 0

The Retirement Living Council (RLC) has expressed its dissatisfaction with the Australian Government’s 2025 Budget, arguing that it neglects the housing needs of older Australians. RLC Executive Director Daniel Gannon provided a pointed critique, highlighting the budget’s failure to address age-friendly accommodation and care. Source: Pexels “This is a budget that focuses on the housing…

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National Emergency Medal applications open for 2022 floods

Jamie Furness June 14, 2024 2 min read 0

By Jamie Furness Local frontline emergency responders, volunteers and community support workers involved in the February-March 2022 flood events in South East Queensland may now be eligible for the National Emergency Medal. The medal will recognise the extraordinary efforts and sacrifice of those who provided sustained or significant service between 23 February and 3 March…

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A flavourful journey: New menu delights at The Lion Richlands

Guy Hazlewood June 13, 2024 3 min read 0

The Lion Richlands has upgraded some of its restaurant menu and I had the opportunity to taste test some of the delicious new items. The Lion Richlands boasts a café style experience and a restaurant, with both areas being able to access the café and restaurant menus. The restaurant was buzzing at lunchtime with a…

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Man missing, Forest Lake

Guy Hazlewood June 13, 2024 1 min read 0

Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 51-year-old Coochin man who has been missing since yesterday, June 12. Jason Burn, pictured, was last seen at a shop on Grand Avenue, Forest Lake around 12pm and has not been seen or heard from since. Police and family hold serious concerns for Jason’s welfare as his…

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Community hopeful for cygnets’ survival despite predators and theft attempts

Robert Hernandez June 12, 2024 3 min read 0

By Jamie Furness The iconic black swan pair at The Lake welcomed six cygnets in late May 2024 – but by June 8, one baby swan was already missing from the brood. With survival statistics at the lake so grim for the cygnets, residents have been diligently rushing to play their part by reminding each…

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Community hopeful for cygnets’ survival despite Theft attempts and predators

Jamie Furness June 11, 2024 3 min read 0

The iconic black swan pair at The Lake recently welcomed six cygnets in late May 2024. By June 8, one baby swan was already missing from the brood. With survival statistics at the lake so grim for the cygnets, residents have been diligently rushing to play their part by reminding each other on social media…

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Pallara traffic crash update

Guy Hazlewood June 11, 2024 1 min read 0

Police have charged a 27-year-old Collingwood Park man following an alleged serious traffic crash in Pallara yesterday morning, June 10. It will be alleged at approximately 3.20 am, a stolen grey Toyota Hilux dual-cab utility was travelling north along Paradise Road when the vehicle left the road, rolled, and crashed into a metal fence. Two…

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Forest lake serious traffic crash – Update

Guy Hazlewood June 10, 2024 1 min read 0

Police are appealing for witnesses after five people were seriously injured during a two-vehicle traffic crash at Forest Lake on Saturday night, June 8. Emergency services were called to Forest Lake Boulevard at approximately 10.10pm following reports a Mercedes-Benz had collided with a Toyota Landcruiser station wagon at the intersection near Renoir Crescent. Upon arrival,…

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Serious Single-Vehicle Crash in Pallara Under Investigation

Guy Hazlewood June 10, 2024 1 min read 0

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a serious single-vehicle accident that occurred early this morning in Pallara, leaving one woman critically injured. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene on Paradise Road around 3:11 AM after receiving reports of a dual-cab ute crash. Upon arrival, they discovered two occupants in their 20s inside the vehicle….

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Serious Traffic Accident in Forest Lake Leaves Five Hospitalised

Guy Hazlewood June 10, 2024 1 min read 0

Five individuals have been hospitalised following a severe two-vehicle collision that occurred late Saturday night in Forest Lake. At approximately 10:10 PM, a Mercedes-Benz travelling south on Forest Lake Boulevard collided with a Toyota Landcruiser at the intersection of Renoir Crescent. The impact of the crash resulted in significant injuries to all involved. The driver…

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