Forest Lake

Inala resident qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympic Games 

Guy Hazlewood April 26, 2024 2 min read 0

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,…

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Blooming against all odds

Guy Hazlewood April 25, 2024 2 min read 0

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…

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Forest Lake Magpies play curtain raiser at Suncorp Stadium

Guy Hazlewood April 23, 2024 2 min read 0

Forest Lake Magpies Junior Rugby League is gearing up for an action-packed season having finished their pre-season training in February. The Forest Lake Magpies have several teams for the 2024 season with a handful of junior teams and an Open Men’s team. To kick start their season, the Under 8’s team received a special invitation…

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The backbone behind The Lion Richlands

Guy Hazlewood and Kimmy Phan April 22, 2024 4 min read 0

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…

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Local author chronicles stories of Forest Lake RSL Sub Branch veterans in new book

Guy Hazlewood April 22, 2024 2 min read 0

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…

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Dementia alliance launches music therapy program for community

Guy Hazlewood April 18, 2024 2 min read 0

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…

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National Seniors – Forest Lake Branch MAY

Julie Baldwin April 18, 2024 3 min read 0

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…

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Forest Lake Men’s Shed MAY

Steve Bruford April 17, 2024 1 min read 0

The Men’s Shed is hosting a Turning the Screws event on May 11. This is where the police replace your number plate screws with one-way screws to prevent number plate theft. We will be offering free coffee and a free sausage sizzle, and visitors will be able to view the shed and our artists may…

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Local publications to suffer most from Meta (Facebook) decision

LINA (Local and Independent News Association) April 17, 2024 3 min read 0

On February 29, 2024 Meta (Facebook) announced that it will no longer negotiate deals with news publishers once their current agreement expires. This will result in the removal of the “Facebook News” tab from the Facebook website, and the end of vital grants from Meta which are currently being provided to news publications.  LINA (Local…

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Lakers Dragon Boat Club returns home stronger than ever

Guy Hazlewood April 16, 2024 2 min read 0

After facing the devastating loss of their compound and pontoon during the 2022 floods, Forest Lake’s Lakers Dragon Boat Club has resurfaced triumphantly, returning to their home groundson the banks of the Brisbane River in Riverhills  Riverhills. The club expressed gratitude towards the Brisbane City Council and Jamboree ward councillor Sarah Hutton for their support…

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