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 Guy Hazlewood Passionate and dedicated Forest Lake teen Viviann Cornford has been selected to participate in a life-changing volunteer program in Cambodia this September. Viviann Cornford (right) will be heading to Cambodia to build a house for a family. Source: Viviann Cornford. The 17-year-old apprentice carpenter will join a team of students from the […]
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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 […]
Read MoreBy 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 Brisbane South Toy Library Adapted for print by Guy Hazlewood The Brisbane South Toy Library is celebrating a significant boost in resources thanks to a community grant from AVID Property Group, the Covella community developer. The funds will enable the toy library to purchase several high-quality dolls’ houses, each featuring unique designs. Covella Community […]
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By Jamie Furness Forest Lake State High School student Reagan Nicol was so excited to experience university life that he quite literally couldn’t wait until he finished school. The current Year 12 student has already completed two Head Start courses with the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) and is on to his third. He achieved […]
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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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By Julie Baldwin Hello readers. The guest Speaker for our June meeting was Senior Constable Ben Harm. Ben spoke to our members about scams and ID fraud and how best to be aware of them and avoid them. Our special outing for Christmas in July will be a day trip to the Montville Pub […]
Read MoreBy 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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By Nayda Hernandez Faysel Ahmed Selat The Lake News Community Hero for June is Faysel Ahmed Selat, who embodies the philosophy “societies thrive when communities are empowered, respected, and listened to.” Faysal is the President of the Somali Community Association of Queensland (SCAQ), member of the Queensland Police Service Multicultural Advisory Group (PMAG) and is […]
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