The Lake News

08/11/2024

The Australia Institute has estimated that the rise of fire ants could cause six deaths per year, trigger 116,000 medical visits state-wide and cost Queensland households up to $188 million per year ...

The Australia Institute has estimated that the rise of fire ants could cause six deaths per year, trigger 116,000 medical visits state-wide and cost Queensland households up to $188 million per year in medical expenses and pet care. Invasive Species Council advocacy manager Reece Pianta said Queensl...

08/11/2024

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...

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...

04/11/2024

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...

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 Hospitalit...

04/11/2024

The Forest Lake Community Festival held on October 12 at the Lake Parklands was a huge community hit, with thousands returning to enjoy the annual event.

Families came from all over Forest Lake an...

The Forest Lake Community Festival held on October 12 at the Lake Parklands was a huge community hit, with thousands returning to enjoy the annual event. Families came from all over Forest Lake and surrounding suburbs to enjoy an afternoon filled with live performances, thrilling rides, food and dri...

04/11/2024

By Nate Priebbenow and Nayda Hernandez

Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon. Fiamē Naomi Mata'afa, received a warm welcome from hundreds of local residents on October 6 during her three-day visit to c...

By Nate Priebbenow and Nayda Hernandez Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon. Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa, received a warm welcome from hundreds of local residents on October 6 during her three-day visit to celebrate Samoan Independence Day. The community was thrilled to host her official visit, which began ...

04/11/2024

Feeling too busy? Find your treasure!

It’s dawned on me recently that I’m beginning to hit middle-age. Life is more complicated than ever before. Sometimes I long for simpler days when...

Feeling too busy? Find your treasure!   It’s dawned on me recently that I’m beginning to hit middle-age. Life is more complicated than ever before. Sometimes I long for simpler days when I had less juggling of schedules to do, fewer responsibilities and far fewer bills to pay! &nb...

08/09/2024

The Queensland Government has unveiled a range of options for the future of the Centenary Motorway, focusing on addressing increasing congestion between Darra and Toowong.

The corridor, which car...

The Queensland Government has unveiled a range of options for the future of the Centenary Motorway, focusing on addressing increasing congestion between Darra and Toowong. The corridor, which carries more than 90,000 vehicles per day in some sections, is expected to experience significant traffic gr...

06/09/2024

The September 2024 edition of The Lake News features the 10 year celebration of the Sargham Music Academy, as well as the results from Allstars Performing Arts eisteddfod season. Former Forest Lake State High School student Phoebe Learmont represents Australia at the Olympics in Rhythmic Gymnastics, and Forest Lake teenager Vivian heads to Cambodia to build a house for a family in need.
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08/08/2024

Former Forest Lake SHS student Phoebe Learmont will compete in the rhythmic gymnastics event at the Paris Olympics on August 9 from 6pm AEST.

Growing up in Brisbane, Phoebe discovered her passion ...

Former Forest Lake SHS student Phoebe Learmont will compete in the rhythmic gymnastics event at the Paris Olympics on August 9 from 6pm AEST. Growing up in Brisbane, Phoebe discovered her passion for gymnastics at just six years old. Initially an artistic gymnast, Phoebe later found her true calling...

27/07/2024

Wing drone with a Doordash delivery. Image supplied by Wing Aviation.

Wing Aviation have commenced drone delivery to new suburbs including Forest Lake, Heathwood Pallara and Calamvale.

Wing, in...

Wing Aviation have commenced drone delivery to new suburbs including Forest Lake, Heathwood Pallara and Calamvale. Wing, in partnership with DoorDash, have delivered via drones to Logan from Grand Plaza Shopping Centre in Browns Plains since late 2022, and announced their expansion to South-West Bri...

14/07/2024

A 26-year-old man from Bellbird Park has been charged with grievous bodily harm following a serious assault that occurred in Durack early yesterday morning.

According to Acacia Ridge Detectives, t...

A 26-year-old man from Bellbird Park has been charged with grievous bodily harm following a serious assault that occurred in Durack early yesterday morning. According to Acacia Ridge Detectives, the incident took place around 1:30 a.m. on July 13, when a 44-year-old man from Inala was allegedly atta...

09/07/2024

A 20-year-old man from Doolandella has been charged following an investigation into an unlawful wounding incident that took place in Bundamba last week.

The Ipswich Detectives and specialist polic...

A 20-year-old man from Doolandella has been charged following an investigation into an unlawful wounding incident that took place in Bundamba last week. The Ipswich Detectives and specialist police units conducted an extensive investigation which led to the arrest of the alleged offender during a se...

28/06/2024

🍽️ Calling All Food Lovers! 🍽️

We want to know your favorite restaurant in the Forest Lake ward area! 🌟 This includes Inala, Doolandella, Richlands, Forest Lake , Ellen Grove east and Durack west.

Nominate your top spot and tell us why it deserves the spotlight. Brought to you by Cr Charles Strunk, the winning restaurants will be featured in the August edition of The Lake News. 📸📰

Don't miss this chance to give your favorite eatery the recognition it deserves!

Charles Strunk Councillor for Forest Lake Ward

13/06/2024

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 restaur...

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...

13/06/2024

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 La...

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....

11/06/2024

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 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 socia...

10/06/2024

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 ...

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, r...