Robert Hernandez

Forest Lake Men’s Shed

By Robert Hernandez / July 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Forest Lake Men’s Shed

By Steve Bruford We are now in a new financial year at the shed and membership is up for renewal. We currently have 62 members – each year we lose 6 to 8 around this time of year for one reason or another. Mostly they move away so can’t attend anymore, but each year as […]

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Milton Dick

By Robert Hernandez / July 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Milton Dick

Recently, I had the privilege of visiting Headspace in Inala, with the Hon. Emma McBride, the assistant minister for mental health and suicide prevention, and rural and regional health. Headspace provides vital services such as mental health support, physical health advice, and assistance with education and employment.  Meeting the dedicated staff and volunteers who work […]

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Richlands resident squashes sporting goals

By Robert Hernandez / July 10, 2024 / Comments Off on Richlands resident squashes sporting goals

By Jamie Furness Richlands resident and rising squash star Sarbani Maitra has been making a name for herself on the Squash court both locally and internationally. The 15-year-old is the youngest player in the Australian team heading to Houston USA in July and will play the World Junior Championships. Sarbani, who attends St John’s Anglican […]

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Forest Lake Lions Club

By Robert Hernandez / July 10, 2024 / Comments Off on Forest Lake Lions Club

By Lion April Lindel Leo Advisor, St John’s Anglican College Leo Club Forest Lake Lions Club – Leos St John’s Anglican College Leo’s and school teacher Mrs Gimeno, with Leo advisor Lion April, visited Inala Salvation Army delivering sweet treats on Sunday May 26. This event recognised the importance of caring for others and supporting […]

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Forest Like Fifty Plus Club

By Robert Hernandez / July 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Forest Like Fifty Plus Club

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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Family Focus

By Robert Hernandez / July 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Family Focus

With Mark Mackay  I’ve just returned from an extended time of Long Service Leave and have had a wonderful time of rest and rejuvenation.   One of the things that I enjoyed most about my time off was the time I was able to spend in the bush.  I did a 2-day hike in the Lamington […]

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Forest Lake Photography Club

By Robert Hernandez / July 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Forest Lake Photography Club

By Steven Roberts Let’s give a warm round of applause to Debasish Sarma, the winner of the Heritage Bank Slideshow Award for April! Debasish’s stunning dreamy landscape photo has captured the hearts of our club members and earned him this prestigious recognition. Well done, Debasish! Debasish, a proud Forest Lake resident for the past four […]

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Forest Lake Probus Club

By Robert Hernandez / July 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Forest Lake Probus Club

By Stephen Hislop The Forest Lake Probus Club continues to attract new members and three joined recently while others are considering the option. Probus is not for everyone and, as you would expect, all people are different. Some things attract, others do not. Probus is all about Fellowship, Friendship and Fun. The recent visit to […]

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Forest Lake Community Spotlight Article – Laurel Johnson

By Robert Hernandez and Nayda Hernandez / July 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Forest Lake Community Spotlight Article – Laurel Johnson

By Nayda Hernandez Dr. Laurel Johnson, an Inala local for more than two decades, is our Forest Lake Community Spotlight community hero for July.  Every month, she volunteers her time to bring her executive team together for the betterment of the Inala and surrounding suburbs community. Always with a smile and determination, Laurel has been […]

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Rotary Club of Forest Lake 

By Robert Hernandez / July 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Rotary Club of Forest Lake 

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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