Community
The Forest Lake Crafters group are looking forward to holding a stall at the local shopping centre outside Woolworths on Thursday November 21 to fundraise for people in need. Forest Lake Crafters secretary Liz Waldeck said the stall would be a lovely opportunity to meet new people, enjoy activities and learn a new craft. “Come…
By USQ Air pollution disproportionately harms bees and other beneficial insects compared to crop-destroying pests, a new study published in Nature Communications has found. Researchers from the University of Reading and the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) analysed data from 120 scientific papers to understand how 40 types of insects in 19 countries responded to…
The Australia Institute has estimated that the rise of fire ants could cause six deaths per year, trigger 116,000 medical visits state-wide and cost Queensland households up to $188 million per year in medical expenses and pet care. Invasive Species Council advocacy manager Reece Pianta said Queenslanders are facing immediate fire ant costs now, but…
By Mal Lynch, Forest Lake & Districts RSL Sub-Branch On 28 June 1914, the assassination of Austrian archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo, Bosnia, may have passed unnoticed in Australia and New Zealand given distance and communications capabilities. Not so in Europe. War was declared on Serbia by Austria-Hungary on 28 July and Belgrade bombarded the…
Local businesses in Forest Lake and surrounding suburbs received recognition for their service to the local community at the Inala Electorate Small Business Awards ceremony held on September 16. Inala electorate locals cast 5,454 votes for the finalists of 10 categories, including “Best Hospitality”, “Best Community Support”, and “Best Woman in Business”. One highlight of…
By Nate Priebbenow and Nayda Hernandez Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon. Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa, received a warm welcome from hundreds of local residents on October 6 during her three-day visit to celebrate Samoan Independence Day. The community was thrilled to host her official visit, which began at the Hosanna Lighthouse Church in Ellen Grove organised…
Feeling too busy? Find your treasure! It’s dawned on me recently that I’m beginning to hit middle-age. Life is more complicated than ever before. Sometimes I long for simpler days when I had less juggling of schedules to do, fewer responsibilities and far fewer bills to pay! Nowadays sitting down to write a to-do list…
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…
By Guy Hazlewood Forest Lake is set to benefit from new legislation passed by the Queensland Parliament, which expands Jack’s Law to include a broader range of public spaces. Jacks Law will expand to shopping centres and entertainment venues. Source: QPS Police will now be able to conduct wanding operations in locations such as shopping…
By Nate Priebbenow An evaluation into establishing a new secondary school in the Greater Pallara area has been secured, relieving some of the future pressure from Forest Lake State High School and Glenala State High School. The investigation will analyse projected enrolment data for the local area, considering the ideal timing and location for a…