By Tania McLaughlin As the weather cools and we start heading more to the end of the year than the beginning, our Scouts have been so busy we are barely noticing the time pass. Since we last caught up, the Joeys have continued on with their alphabet themed programs including an “M” themed camp, which […]
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By Retirement Living Council Adapted for print by Guy Hazlewood Fresh data released highlights the affordability of units in retirement villages compared to Australia’s traditional and otherwise unaffordable housing market. The 2023 PwC-Property Council Retirement Census reveals the cost of a two-bedroom unit in a retirement village is on average 43% cheaper than homes in […]
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By Dennis Caesar The Queensland Day Community Awards Ceremony was held at The Blue Fin Fishing Club in Inala on Saturday June 15, 2024. I was humbled and privileged to receive a community champion award on the day presented by Federal Member for Oxley and Speaker of the House Milton Dick MP, State Member for […]
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By Sue Pither Our regular formal monthly meeting was held at our usual venue, the Centenary Tavern, where we enjoyed a lovely supper. It was, however, a rather different meeting this month as our guest speaker was unable to attend due to illness. Instead, we called on our members to step in and share their […]
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By Alan Greig and Mal Lynch Alan Greig of the Forest Lake & Districts RSL Sub-Branch was invited to attend the Pallara State School History Club and speak to students on 23 May. He is a veteran of the Malayan Emergency, an action that commenced in 1948 when the British declared a state of emergency following an attack on three […]
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By Sue Pither It has been a busy month for our members including our June meeting, held at our regular venue Centenary Tavern, where we enjoyed an interesting talk from our guest speaker Graeme Moulton about the difference between genealogy and family history. Graeme recently appeared on “Who Do You Think You Are” on SBS […]
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By Jamie Furness and Guy Hazlewood The new Swan Protection Group has held its first meeting in Forest Lake to help protect the black swans and their offspring, whose struggle for survival has captured the concern of the Forest Lake community. Forest Lake’s iconic black swan pair have lost nearly every cygnet in the last […]
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By Nayda Hernandez On Saturday September 14, the Community Life Uniting Church team held one of their most successful garage sales in Ellen Grove. Hundreds of families turned up early, all excited to find some great bargains while supporting a meaningful cause and church that supports so many locals throughout the year. Many dug deep, […]
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By Dennis Caesar The Rotary Club of Forest Lake was joined by the Brisbane International, Goodna, and Greater Springfield Rotary Clubs to support their commendable effort to feed the community during the Forest Lake Dragon Boat Multicultural Festival. This event not only showcases the thrill of dragon boat racing and multiculturalism but also highlights the […]
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By Vicki Harrison The Club’s June outing was a picnic at New Farm Park. What a fabulous spot for a picnic, with all facilities such as BBQ’s tables & chairs and some wonderful walks along the river and amongst the rose gardens. On arrival at our picnic spot, the crew got to work setting up […]
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