Want to feel more connected? Make the first move. As humans, one of our most important needs is for connection and belonging. And yet we know that today, despite our increased levels of online connectivity we are feeling more disconnected than ever. In fact, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has now made social isolation the […]
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By USQ Air pollution disproportionately harms bees and other beneficial insects compared to crop-destroying pests, a new study published in Nature Communications has found. Researchers from the University of Reading and the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) analysed data from 120 scientific papers to understand how 40 types of insects in 19 countries responded to […]
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The Australia Institute has estimated that the rise of fire ants could cause six deaths per year, trigger 116,000 medical visits state-wide and cost Queensland households up to $188 million per year in medical expenses and pet care. Invasive Species Council advocacy manager Reece Pianta said Queenslanders are facing immediate fire ant costs now, but […]
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By Mal Lynch, Forest Lake & Districts RSL Sub-Branch On 28 June 1914, the assassination of Austrian archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo, Bosnia, may have passed unnoticed in Australia and New Zealand given distance and communications capabilities. Not so in Europe. War was declared on Serbia by Austria-Hungary on 28 July and Belgrade bombarded the […]
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Local businesses in Forest Lake and surrounding suburbs received recognition for their service to the local community at the Inala Electorate Small Business Awards ceremony held on September 16. Inala electorate locals cast 5,454 votes for the finalists of 10 categories, including “Best Hospitality”, “Best Community Support”, and “Best Woman in Business”. One highlight of […]
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Feeling too busy? Find your treasure! It’s dawned on me recently that I’m beginning to hit middle-age. Life is more complicated than ever before. Sometimes I long for simpler days when I had less juggling of schedules to do, fewer responsibilities and far fewer bills to pay! Nowadays sitting down to write a to-do list […]
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By Guy Hazlewood Forest Lake is set to benefit from new legislation passed by the Queensland Parliament, which expands Jack’s Law to include a broader range of public spaces. Jacks Law will expand to shopping centres and entertainment venues. Source: QPS Police will now be able to conduct wanding operations in locations such as shopping […]
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The Forest Lake Community Festival held on October 12 at the Lake Parklands was a huge community hit, with thousands returning to enjoy the annual event. Families came from all over Forest Lake and surrounding suburbs to enjoy an afternoon filled with live performances, thrilling rides, food and drinks and browsing the many market stalls […]
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By Jamie Furness Real estate agent Brian Hastie recently had the rare opportunity to resell a Forest Lake property 30 years after he first sold it to the owner. The 69 Serrata Circuit property was originally purchased for $122,000 in 1994 and resold for $700,000 on August 14, 2024. “30 years ago I helped Pat […]
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By Guy Hazlewood Richland Lions FC is gearing up to celebrate a momentous milestone in the club’s history. Joe Morcus, a long-time member of the club, has been working tirelessly to organise a reunion for the club’s first-ever Under 11 all-girls soccer team, formed in 1995. The 1995 Richland Lions FC under 11 all girl […]
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