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Guy Hazlewood

Empowering access to justice

By Guy Hazlewood / April 27, 2024 / Comments Off on Empowering access to justice

In the heart of Forest Lake stands SKC Lawyers, led by Sandie Chatterton, a veteran in the legal industry since 1981. Sandie’s vision for SKC Lawyers transcends traditional notions of legal practice. With a team composed entirely of women, SKC challenges stereotypes while delivering exceptional legal services. Central to their ethos is the provision of […]

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Lions FC: The benchmark in women’s football 

By Guy Hazlewood / April 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Lions FC: The benchmark in women’s football 

Lions Football Club has been one of the most successful community football clubs in Queensland over the past five years, with a total commitment to offering equal resources to their Women’s and Men’s football programs. The Lions FC Women have set the benchmark in women’s football winning three National Premier League (NPL) Premierships, three NPL […]

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Blooming against all odds

By Guy Hazlewood / April 25, 2024 / Comments Off on Blooming against all odds

Deb Page-Solti, the owner of Floral Fantasies, embodies a passionate spirit, transforming challenges into triumphs with every step she takes in her floral journey. Her path began in the 1990s under the guidance of Brisbane’s floral luminary Sebastian Mirciov. Over the years, she ventured through various roles until she returned to her true calling. From […]

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Local charity Paws for Hope and Understanding assists veterans

By Guy Hazlewood / April 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Local charity Paws for Hope and Understanding assists veterans

Former Australian Army serviceman, Bob Richards, is the CEO of Paws for Hope and Understanding based out of Pallara, which is a charity dedicated to providing service dogs for individuals grappling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other challenges. Bob, who served in the Australian Army for 15 years, including a tour in South Vietnam […]

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Forest Lake Magpies play curtain raiser at Suncorp Stadium

By Guy Hazlewood / April 23, 2024 / Comments Off on Forest Lake Magpies play curtain raiser at Suncorp Stadium

Forest Lake Magpies Junior Rugby League is gearing up for an action-packed season having finished their pre-season training in February. The Forest Lake Magpies have several teams for the 2024 season with a handful of junior teams and an Open Men’s team. To kick start their season, the Under 8’s team received a special invitation […]

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The backbone behind The Lion Richlands

By Guy Hazlewood and Kimmy Phan / April 22, 2024 / Comments Off on The backbone behind The Lion Richlands

The Lion Richlands, a premier hospitality venue in Southeast Queensland, offers cutting-edge gaming, fine dining, an extended trading café, a lively Sports Bar, a relaxing Lounge, a Kids Club, and TAB/Keno facilities. Yet, it’s the warm and welcoming team that draws members in time and again. Let’s celebrate the remarkable women contributing to The Lion […]

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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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