Community
The sod has been turned on the long-awaited Happy Hearts childcare facility at the corner of Laxton Road and Ritchie Road, Pallara, which promises to bring new services to support the growing suburb of Pallara and surrounding areas. Calamvale Ward councillor Angela Owen said the centre was a welcome addition to the growing local community….
Construction is set to begin on a new shopping centre on the corner of Pallara Avenue and Gooderham Rd in Pallara. The centre will include a Coles supermarket, specialty shops, a medical centre, pharmacies, offices, a 24-hour gym and more. The design will also provide locals with convenient car parking. Calamvale Ward councillor Angela Owen…
The 2024 Forest Lake Show and Shine event took place on Sunday, February 25, with a big community turnout despite the early morning showers. The event was an automotive lover’s dream, with some of Australia’s best cars, bikes and trucks in attendance. Founder and Organiser Kylie Gates was happy with the showcase and highlighted some…
Our Annual General Meeting in February marked the handover to a new committee for 2024. These hard-working committee members (pictured) have already started to pull together an exciting programme for the year ahead. There is something happening every month including walks, coffee meet ups, lunches, movies, concerts, and trips to places of interest. A great…
Happy St Patricks Day to all the Irish, and those who just enjoy the green beer and the parade. The next meeting of the garden club is Tuesday March 5 and the speaker will be Greg Aizlewood talking about bromeliads. For those who need more and the opportunity to buy, the Bromeliad Society is having…
Police are investigating after two people were located deceased at a Doolandella property overnight. Officers were called to the Redhead Street address around 7pm, where a man and woman were located deceased. Initial investigations indicate the two people, both in their thirties, were known to each other. A crime scene remains at the property this…
The Rotary Club of Forest Lake recently attended a local citizenship ceremony on January 25, where we were part of the team welcoming 100 new Australians. Our club members then served a sausage sizzle and drinks to the guests at the Great Aussie Pool Party held at the Parkinson Aquatic Centre. It was a great…
What an exciting month of community service and fellowship we’ve had. We have been privileged to donate four brand new iPads to the Forest Lake State High School for student use. President Linda, along with Heather and Caroline, presented the iPads to the school on behalf of the club. The school community was overwhelmed with gratitude…
Plans are underway for a new Pallara District Sports Park, which will help to support the sport and recreation needs of the growing community. The facility will service residents living in Pallara, Heathwood, Forest Lake, Doolandella, Durack, Inala and surrounding areas. Brisbane City Council has finalised the land acquisition for the site, which consists of…
The Forest Lake & Districts RSL Sub Branch has successfully operated an Assistance Dog Program for the past five years. Volunteers run the program to assist veterans suffering from PTSD and other related conditions under the stewardship of club member and Assistant Dog Program Liaison Officer, Trevor Slaughter, assisted by his partner Lin Slaughter and…