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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…
By Guy Hazlewood For more than 22 years, Bank of Queensland (BOQ) Forest Lake has stood out as a leader in community-centred banking, prioritising a personal connection with customers and the broader Forest Lake community. The owner-manager team, which consists of father- son duo David and Simon Armstrong along with Brett Holland, bring over 60…
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…
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…
Wing Aviation have commenced drone delivery to new suburbs including Forest Lake, Heathwood Pallara and Calamvale. Wing, in partnership with DoorDash, have delivered via drones to Logan from Grand Plaza Shopping Centre in Browns Plains since late 2022, and announced their expansion to South-West Brisbane in mid-April. Wing Aviation head of public policy Jesse Suskin…
By Guy Hazlewood The Queensland Government has announced a major expansion of its successful FairPlay program, effective from July 1, 2024. The program, designed to reduce cost barriers for families, will now be open to all Queensland children aged between five and 17, with the voucher value increased from $150 to $200. Clubs like Forest…
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…
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…
By Jamie Furness The Forest Lake Twilight Market event held on July 12 brought Christmas early to the community, with a Christmas in July themed night at the Forest Lake Sports Field. The mid-year celebration featured more than 60 local stall holders with a great range of options to browse, including plants, pet products, handmade…
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…