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Guy Hazlewood

Richlands-Forest Lake Scout Group

By Guy Hazlewood / May 18, 2024 / Comments Off on Richlands-Forest Lake Scout Group

As everyone headed back for term 2 of school, so too did the Scouts.   Our Joeys continued on with their alphabet theme and were joined by the cubs for the “I” program, doing ice art and making ice cream in a bag, and “J” for Joeys was about updating our code of conduct and goals […]

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Missing person, Inala

By Guy Hazlewood / May 17, 2024 / Comments Off on Missing person, Inala

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 13-year-old girl missing from Inala. She was last seen at a Goldfinch Street address on May 11. She is 180cm tall with black hair, brown eyes and a tanned completion. Police believe she may be in the South Brisbane or Logan areas. Police are appealing to […]

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Rapid support for Castle Law petition reflects heightened concerns over youth crime

By Guy Hazlewood / May 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Rapid support for Castle Law petition reflects heightened concerns over youth crime

In a swift and resounding response to escalating concerns over personal safety and rising youth crime rates, a parliamentary petition advocating for the introduction of the Criminal Code (Defence of Dwellings and Other Premises—Castle Law) Amendment Bill 2024 has garnered over 12,000 signatures in a week. The bill is a legislative proposal aimed at amending […]

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Forest Lake Area Garden Group

By Guy Hazlewood / May 15, 2024 / Comments Off on Forest Lake Area Garden Group

My favourite time of the year – winter – is here!  We are so spoiled in Brisbane – it doesn’t get that cold, and the skies are usually clear blue.   It is a great time to get out in the garden and do some maintenance.  Cutting back all the growth that the summer rains have […]

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Study reveals impact of poor parenting on kids’ mental health

By Guy Hazlewood / May 14, 2024 / Comments Off on Study reveals impact of poor parenting on kids’ mental health

A study from the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has unveiled the significant impact of poor parenting on the mental health of Australian children. According to the research, unsupportive, inconsistent, and angry parenting styles contribute to nearly 52% of socioeconomic inequalities in the mental health of young Australians. UniSQ PhD Candidate Nirmal Gautam (left) and […]

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Councillor Charles Strunk

By Guy Hazlewood / May 13, 2024 / Comments Off on Councillor Charles Strunk

I would firstly like to pass on my sincere gratitude to all the generous and kind-hearted residents, business and community groups that have made time out of their busy schedule to stop by my Forest Lake Ward office to donate non-perishables and toiletries for this year’s Brisbane City Council Homeless Connect program.   The Forest Lake […]

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From farm books to bookkeeping solutions

By Guy Hazlewood / April 30, 2024 / Comments Off on From farm books to bookkeeping solutions

Sandra Price, the founder of Tradie Bookkeeping Solutions, represents hard work and adaptability. From humble beginnings helping her mother with farm books to steering her own venture, Sandra’s journey epitomises the fusion of passion and necessity. “Nearly every job I had since then had some form of bookkeeping attached to it, so I thought, why […]

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Embracing health and wellness in Forest Lake

By Guy Hazlewood / April 28, 2024 / Comments Off on Embracing health and wellness in Forest Lake

In the landscape of commerce, where profit often overshadows purpose, Denise Lloyd-Kelly is an inspiration for holistic health advocacy. As the owner of Now Healthy Forest Lake, Denise’s journey is not just about selling products; it’s a about knowledge and well-being. Denise’s personal journey from illness to vitality serves as the foundation of her mission. […]

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Persistence, balance, and community engagement

By Guy Hazlewood / April 28, 2024 / Comments Off on Persistence, balance, and community engagement

Trang Yen, Acting Chief Financial Officer at Trade and Investment Queensland, embodies resilience and determination in her remarkable journey. After arriving in Australia with her grandmother and sister at the age of nine, she started her career ten years later in Inala’s housing commission and dedicated herself to serving the Vietnamese community while pursuing education […]

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Vibrant flavours and healthy meals

By Guy Hazlewood / April 27, 2024 / Comments Off on Vibrant flavours and healthy meals

Salam owns and operates African Grocery and Injera Bakery in Oxley and the traditional Ethiopian eatery in Moorooka called Ethiopian Village. The Oxley grocery, which offers everything from spices to Ethiopian dresses, is known for their Injera, a sour fermented pancake-style flatbread, which Salam believes is a healthy alternative to standard wraps. “Injera is a […]

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