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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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Forest Lake schools hit the pavement with Active School Travel

By Guy Hazlewood / February 15, 2024 / Comments Off on Forest Lake schools hit the pavement with Active School Travel

Two new Forest Lake schools have joined the Brisbane City Council’s Active School Travel Program. This year, St John’s Anglican College in Forest Lake will tackle the curriculum for the first time, while Grand Avenue State School will continue the program. St John’s Anglican College head of junior school, Martin Brownlow, said the program will […]

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Forest Lake jeweller returns to Croakers Lagoon

By Guy Hazlewood / February 14, 2024 / Comments Off on Forest Lake jeweller returns to Croakers Lagoon

Forest Lake jeweller and author of Croakers Lagoon, Alastair Bax, is writing the sequel “Return to Croakers Lagoon” after receiving devastating news late last year. Alastair was recently diagnosed with acute myelocytic leukaemia, which can be fatal if not treated. “Croakers Lagoon was sent to the printers in late December, and just after that I […]

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Grants open to help sport and community clubs kick goals

By Guy Hazlewood / February 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Grants open to help sport and community clubs kick goals

Community groups can apply for a share of $400,000 with the next round of the Better Suburbs Grants, Community Support Category, now open Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said groups could apply for up to $10,000 to deliver new projects and improve their facilities. “Brisbane has an incredible outdoor lifestyle, and our community and sports groups […]

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Forest Lake crowned runner up for Brisbane’s greenest thumbs

By Guy Hazlewood / February 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Forest Lake crowned runner up for Brisbane’s greenest thumbs

Forest Lake has some of the greenest thumbs in Brisbane with the suburb’s residents ordering the second most green bins across Brisbane in 2023. New figures reveal 228 green bins were ordered by Forest Lake residents in 2023, second only to those in The Gap residents who ordered 10 bins more. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner […]

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Oodles of Oodles at Forest Lake Play Date

By Guy Hazlewood / January 14, 2024 / Comments Off on Oodles of Oodles at Forest Lake Play Date

Oodles dog-breed owners of Forest Lake will be able to connect with other pet owners at a monthly playdate held at the Forest Lake Off-Leash Dog Park. The Oodle is a dog breed with a mix of poodle and other breeds, such as cocker spaniels, golden retrievers and Labradors. Natalie Pham, with her two oodles […]

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Forest Lake resident receives prestigious community service award

By Guy Hazlewood / December 25, 2023 / Comments Off on Forest Lake resident receives prestigious community service award

Forest Lake resident and Corinda State High School student Sinead Van der Sluys was awarded the Order of Australia Queensland Brand Association community service award and Ampol Best All Rounder Award at her high school graduation. The Order of Australia Queensland Brand Association community service award recognises Queensland Secondary School students for their community service, […]

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Forest Lake Jeweller Creates Children’s Storybook

By Guy Hazlewood / December 24, 2023 / Comments Off on Forest Lake Jeweller Creates Children’s Storybook

Long-time owner of the Forest Lake Jewellers, Alastair Bax, is having his children’s book Croakers Lagoon published in December. The book is centred around school children Emily and Nathan, who fight to protect Croakers Lagoon from being destroyed with help from a very unusual source. The idea for Alastair’s story came from his love of […]

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