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Inala’s own Teremoana Jr Teremoana, who trains out of The Boxing Shop in Salisbury, is poised to make waves at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, marking a significant milestone in his career and personal journey. The achievement signifies not only his dedication to his sport but also the realisation of a childhood dream. “For me,…
Deb Page-Solti, the owner of Floral Fantasies, embodies a passionate spirit, transforming challenges into triumphs with every step she takes in her floral journey. Her path began in the 1990s under the guidance of Brisbane’s floral luminary Sebastian Mirciov. Over the years, she ventured through various roles until she returned to her true calling. From…
Former Australian Army serviceman, Bob Richards, is the CEO of Paws for Hope and Understanding based out of Pallara, which is a charity dedicated to providing service dogs for individuals grappling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other challenges. Bob, who served in the Australian Army for 15 years, including a tour in South Vietnam…
Students from the Pallara State School History Club recently created a Garden of Service for the school and wider community. The students in the History Club, with a little help from club coordinator Mr Keegan Peace, have been hard at work on the garden since September 2023, and celebrated with a Garden of Service opening…
The Lion Richlands, a premier hospitality venue in Southeast Queensland, offers cutting-edge gaming, fine dining, an extended trading café, a lively Sports Bar, a relaxing Lounge, a Kids Club, and TAB/Keno facilities. Yet, it’s the warm and welcoming team that draws members in time and again. Let’s celebrate the remarkable women contributing to The Lion…
Forest Lake Brian Robertson, a member of the Forest Lake and Districts RSL Sub-branch, has immortalised the experiences of eighteen local veterans in his latest book, Voices of Australian Veterans. Brian’s work serves as a tribute to the rich tapestry of military service within the Forest Lake community, spanning across generations and conflicts from World…
Durack Inala Residents of Durack and surrounding areas are gearing up for the Biggest Morning Tea event to support the Queensland Cancer Council, set to take place on Tuesday May 21 at 10am at the Durack Inala Bowls Club. Durack Inala Bowls Club volunteer and morning tea organiser Lorraine Eustace is passionate about the fundraiser…
Kate Crowdey, beverage supervisor at The Lion Richlands and one of the top three finalists in the Diageo and Clubs Queensland Cocktail Competition on March 21, finds great joy in mixology and, following her recent successes on that front, has been inspired to share the story behind her new creation, the Dragon Elixir. “I have…
The Inala-based Western Brisbane Dementia Alliance, led by Juanita Hughes, is set to launch an innovative music therapy program for individuals living with dementia and their family care partners. The new initiative which is funded by a grant from the DFC Community Engagement Grant Program, aims to provide not only a therapeutic outlet for those…
Hello readers – we hope everyone is enjoying the cooler weather. We are really settling in well at our new meeting location at the Forest Lake Hotel, with some members staying on for lunch afterwards. The guest speaker for our April meeting was Julie Cawdell, community hearing advisor from Hearing Australia. Julie’s presentation was of…