Forest Lake
By Sue Pither Our regular formal monthly meeting was held at our usual venue, the Centenary Tavern, where we enjoyed a lovely supper. It was, however, a rather different meeting this month as our guest speaker was unable to attend due to illness. Instead, we called on our members to step in and share their…
By Nayda Hernandez Forest Lake-based Sargam Music Academy recently celebrated their 10 year anniversary, marking the milestone with a musical concert Timeless Melodies of R D Burman at SunPAC on Saturday, August 10. The annual event drew a vibrant crowd of parents and community leaders eager to witness the incredible talents from Forest Lake and…
Adapted from the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research Newsletter, June 2024 Roman Scheurer, a Forest Lake resident for more than 20 years, has recently retired from his career spanning five decades in mental health research. On the occasion of his retirement in June 2024, Roman has taken the time to reminisce and reflect on his…
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The Queensland Government has unveiled a range of options for the future of the Centenary Motorway, focusing on addressing increasing congestion between Darra and Toowong. The corridor, which carries more than 90,000 vehicles per day in some sections, is expected to experience significant traffic growth over the next two decades. As part of a broader…
By Jamie Furness Forest Lake based dance studio Allstars Performing Arts recently participated in several competitions across Ipswich and the Gold Coast, with dancers achieving great results across four weekends. At the Everybody Sing and Dance Now eisteddfod held at the Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre in July, Allstars students took home two 3rd places, two…
By Jamie Furness The growing Pallara community came together on Saturday, August 3 at Ausbuild’s Prominence The Grange estate for the local builder and developers Meet the Neighbours event. The event was an opportunity for current and soon-to-be residents to get a sneak peek of the estate before construction of their new homes commences. They…
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…