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Retirement villages offer affordable solutions in an unaffordable market

By Robert Hernandez and Guy Hazlewood / November 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Retirement villages offer affordable solutions in an unaffordable market

By Retirement Living Council Adapted for print by Guy Hazlewood Fresh data released highlights the affordability of units in retirement villages compared to Australia’s traditional and otherwise unaffordable housing market.  The 2023 PwC-Property Council Retirement Census reveals the cost of a two-bedroom unit in a retirement village is on average 43% cheaper than homes in […]

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The Lion Richlands launches Helping Hands Project to support local community

By Guy Hazlewood / October 15, 2024 / Comments Off on The Lion Richlands launches Helping Hands Project to support local community

By Guy Hazlewood The Lion Richlands, a cornerstone of the Western Suburbs community for almost 70 years, has proudly unveiled its new initiative, the Helping Hands Project.  This program is designed to foster deeper connections and extend critical support to local community and sporting groups, charities, and other community-driven projects throughout Brisbane’s Western Suburbs. Recognizing […]

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Lions FC to host reunion for historic girls soccer team

By Jamie Furness and Guy Hazlewood / October 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Lions FC to host reunion for historic girls soccer team

By Guy Hazlewood Richland Lions FC is gearing up to celebrate a momentous milestone in the club’s history.  Joe Morcus, a long-time member of the club, has been working tirelessly to organise a reunion for the club’s first-ever Under 11 all-girls soccer team, formed in 1995.  The 1995 Richland Lions FC under 11 all girl […]

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Property Pointers 

By Guy Hazlewood / September 15, 2024 / Comments Off on Property Pointers 

With the ilookproperty Brisbane team If you attend a rental inspection with fifty other prospective tenants, you can’t afford to be casual about your application. In such a competitive environment, simply having your bond, first month’s rent, and a list of references isn’t enough. You need to present yourself as the ideal tenant.  Prepare Thoroughly […]

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Future vision unveiled for Centenary Motorway

By Guy Hazlewood / September 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Future vision unveiled for Centenary Motorway

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 growth over the next two decades. As part of a broader […]

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Community Celebrates NAIDOC Week with NAIDOC for Jajumms Event

By Guy Hazlewood / August 14, 2024 / Comments Off on Community Celebrates NAIDOC Week with NAIDOC for Jajumms Event

The Springwood community recently came together to celebrate NAIDOC Week and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture at the annual NAIDOC for Jajumms event.  The OurNangara team who organised the NAIDOC for Jajumms event. Source: OurNangara This free event, organised by OurNangara and Springwood Road State School, drew over 1,500 community members from the Logan […]

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Retirement villages offer affordable solutions in an unaffordable market

By Guy Hazlewood / August 14, 2024 / Comments Off on Retirement villages offer affordable solutions in an unaffordable market

Fresh data released highlights the affordability of units in retirement villages compared to Australia’s traditional and otherwise unaffordable housing market.  The 2023 PwC-Property Council Retirement Census reveals the cost of a two-bedroom unit in a retirement village is on average 43% cheaper than homes in the same postcode across the country. A two-bedroom unit in […]

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Queensland Government unveils QLD’s first virtual emergency care service

By Guy Hazlewood / August 14, 2024 / Comments Off on Queensland Government unveils QLD’s first virtual emergency care service

By the Queensland Government Adapted for print by Guy Hazlewood The Queensland Government has announced a $27 million investment to expand virtual care services through the Queensland Virtual Hospital.  This initiative includes the launch of Queensland’s first Virtual Emergency Care service, offering unprecedented access to immediate medical attention. One of the significant impacts of this […]

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Former Forest Lake SHS student to compete in Paris on Friday

By Guy Hazlewood / August 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Former Forest Lake SHS student to compete in Paris on Friday

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 in rhythmic gymnastics. “Rhythmic gymnastics has […]

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Community is at the heart of BOQ Forest Lake 

By Guy Hazlewood / August 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Community is at the heart of BOQ Forest Lake 

 By Guy Hazlewood For more than 22 years, Bank of Queensland (BOQ) Forest Lake has stood out as a leader in community-centred banking, prioritising a personal connection with customers and the broader Forest Lake community. The owner-manager team, which consists of father- son duo David and Simon Armstrong along with Brett Holland, bring over 60 […]

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