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Wolston Park Cricket Club bat their first 6 for March 

By Guy Hazlewood / March 19, 2024 / Comments Off on Wolston Park Cricket Club bat their first 6 for March 

Wolston Park Cricket Club was pleased to meet with Nathan Spencer and Matthew Willans from Queensland Cricket to discuss how the club progressed with KPIs set for the year. The WPC Executive Committee took this opportunity to discuss the club’s vision to improve the number of kids playing cricket. WPC Cricket Operations Manager, Dush Devendra, […]

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Guinea pig enthusiasts gather for monthly competitions

By Guy Hazlewood / March 18, 2024 / Comments Off on Guinea pig enthusiasts gather for monthly competitions

The Cavy Owners & Breeders Society of Queensland (COBS) hosted its monthly guinea pig competition at the Inala Bowls Club on February 25, continuing its tradition of celebrating the beloved rodent breed. Established in the mid-1970s by a group of dedicated enthusiasts, COBS has since become one of the oldest guinea pig clubs in Australia. […]

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Staff walk together to support women with breast cancer

By Guy Hazlewood / March 18, 2024 / Comments Off on Staff walk together to support women with breast cancer

In a touching display of resilience and solidarity, employees of Queensland Childcare Services (QCCS), who run Busy Learners Early Education Centre in Inala, recently banded together to support their colleague, Kym Rachow, who tragically lost her mother Gail to breast cancer in January. A total of 19 employees from various QCCS centres, alongside Kym’s family […]

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Celebrating Cultural Diversity for Harmony Day

By Guy Hazlewood / March 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Celebrating Cultural Diversity for Harmony Day

Elorac Place in Ellen Grove will be hosting Harmony Day on March 22 from 4pm, where the community will come together to help build a deeper understanding between the different people, families, and cultural groups. The Harmony Day event will celebrate the cultural diversity of the local area through music, dance, art, and food which […]

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Open day at Inala Busy Learners

By Guy Hazlewood / March 6, 2024 / Comments Off on Open day at Inala Busy Learners

Inala Busy Learners Early Education Centre held an open day for local families and children to explore the programs and classrooms offered at the childcare centre. Located at 41 Yulan Street in Inala, the centre offers enriching experiences that shape the hearts and minds of its students. Centre Director Sam Lane said one of the […]

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Pallara to receive new shopping centre

By Guy Hazlewood and Jamie Furness / March 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Pallara to receive new shopping centre

Construction is set to begin on a new shopping centre on the corner of Pallara Avenue and Gooderham Rd in Pallara. The centre will include a Coles supermarket, specialty shops, a medical centre, pharmacies, offices, a 24-hour gym and more. The design will also provide locals with convenient car parking. Calamvale Ward councillor Angela Owen […]

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Cars shine despite rain

By Guy Hazlewood / March 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Cars shine despite rain

The 2024 Forest Lake Show and Shine event took place on Sunday, February 25, with a big community turnout despite the early morning showers. The event was an automotive lover’s dream, with some of Australia’s best cars, bikes and trucks in attendance. Founder and Organiser Kylie Gates was happy with the showcase and highlighted some […]

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Two people Found Dead at Doolandella Property

By Guy Hazlewood / February 28, 2024 / Comments Off on Two people Found Dead at Doolandella Property

Police are investigating after two people were located deceased at a Doolandella property overnight. Officers were called to the Redhead Street address around 7pm, where a man and woman were located deceased. Initial investigations indicate the two people, both in their thirties, were known to each other. A crime scene remains at the property this […]

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Yoga brings healing to Ellen Grove and Forest Lake community

By Guy Hazlewood / February 20, 2024 / Comments Off on Yoga brings healing to Ellen Grove and Forest Lake community

Ellen Grove resident Christine Nonn teaches yoga every Monday night at the Uniting Church on Waterford Road, and this year will be conducting yoga sessions at the Forest Lake parklands. The yoga sessions will also include a grief workshop. “Grief comes in many shades,” Christine said. “The loss of a loved one, health, work, house […]

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Empowering young men at Inala Wangarra

By Guy Hazlewood / February 20, 2024 / Comments Off on Empowering young men at Inala Wangarra

Inala Wangarra has recently introduced a new young men’s group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, which aims to assist young males aged 11-18. Inala Wangarra Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation providing community programs and community services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in Inala. The young men’s group, which is supported by Inspire […]

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