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Guy Hazlewood

Local author chronicles stories of Forest Lake RSL Sub Branch veterans in new book

By Guy Hazlewood / April 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Local author chronicles stories of Forest Lake RSL Sub Branch veterans in new book

Forest Lake Brian Robertson, a member of the Forest Lake and Districts RSL Sub-branch, has immortalised the experiences of eighteen local veterans in his latest book, Voices of Australian Veterans. Brian’s work serves as a tribute to the rich tapestry of military service within the Forest Lake community, spanning across generations and conflicts from World […]

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Durack Inala Bowls Club to host Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser

By Guy Hazlewood / April 19, 2024 / Comments Off on Durack Inala Bowls Club to host Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser

Durack     Inala   Residents of Durack and surrounding areas are gearing up for the Biggest Morning Tea event to support the Queensland Cancer Council, set to take place on Tuesday May 21 at 10am at the Durack Inala Bowls Club. Durack Inala Bowls Club volunteer and morning tea organiser Lorraine Eustace is passionate about the fundraiser […]

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A twist on tradition wins hearts at cocktail competition

By Guy Hazlewood / April 19, 2024 / Comments Off on A twist on tradition wins hearts at cocktail competition

Kate Crowdey, beverage supervisor at The Lion Richlands and one of the top three finalists in the Diageo and Clubs Queensland Cocktail Competition on March 21, finds great joy in mixology and, following her recent successes on that front, has been inspired to share the story behind her new creation, the Dragon Elixir. “I have […]

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Dementia alliance launches music therapy program for community

By Guy Hazlewood / April 18, 2024 / Comments Off on Dementia alliance launches music therapy program for community

The Inala-based Western Brisbane Dementia Alliance, led by Juanita Hughes, is set to launch an innovative music therapy program for individuals living with dementia and their family care partners. The new initiative which is funded by a grant from the DFC Community Engagement Grant Program, aims to provide not only a therapeutic outlet for those […]

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Lakers Dragon Boat Club returns home stronger than ever

By Guy Hazlewood / April 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Lakers Dragon Boat Club returns home stronger than ever

After facing the devastating loss of their compound and pontoon during the 2022 floods, Forest Lake’s Lakers Dragon Boat Club has resurfaced triumphantly, returning to their home groundson the banks of the Brisbane River in Riverhills  Riverhills. Club registrar and promotions officer Tasha Goodson expressed gratitude towards the Brisbane City Council and Jamboree ward councillor […]

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Triple triumph for the Lions Richlands

By Guy Hazlewood / April 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Triple triumph for the Lions Richlands

The Lion Richlands was recently honoured with three prestigious awards at the 2024 Keno and Clubs Queensland Awards for Excellence on March 19. Held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and attended by 71 clubs across Queensland, the highly anticipated event celebrated and recognised local clubs’ outstanding contributions to their communities. The Lion Richlands […]

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Forest Lake resident releases book honouring Holocaust survivor’s legacy

By Guy Hazlewood / April 15, 2024 / Comments Off on Forest Lake resident releases book honouring Holocaust survivor’s legacy

Forest Lake author Michael Stein, has unveiled a touching book entitled Good Can Always Come From Adversity, chronicling his father’s George Stein’s extraordinary life as a Holocaust survivor. George Moshe Stein, born on February 1, 1927 in the village of Oralia on the Hungarian-Romanian border, endured the horrors of Nazi persecution during World War II. […]

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Forest Lake Girl Guides

By Guy Hazlewood / April 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Forest Lake Girl Guides

Our girls had a fantastic weekend at our sleepover at Springwood. We went to Daisy Hill Koala Centre and learned a lot about Koalas and how to look after wildlife.  We then went on a short hike and found some beautiful things in nature by doing a colour scavenger hunt.  We finished off the day […]

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Lions Club of Inala 

By Guy Hazlewood / April 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Lions Club of Inala 

April is shaping up to be another busy and memorable month for the Lions Club of Inala. We begin by acknowledging our very recent exciting and important visit from our club Lions 2VDG Narelle Bluer who presented President Lion Bob Richards MID, CG, Lion Nayda, Lions John, Lion Barb and Lion Del with their District […]

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Forest Lake RSL Sub Branch

By Guy Hazlewood / April 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Forest Lake RSL Sub Branch

ANZAC DAY  The Forest Lake & Districts  RSL Sub Branch will open its badge selling campaign from Friday April 12 till Wednesday April 24.  Drop in and say hello to our sellers who are always up for a chat.  Badge sale locations include: Anzac Day on April 25 is a full day for us, with venues as follows:  BOOK REVIEW –  […]

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