Forest Lake

Doing our bit – local litter in the community

Nate Priebbenow April 1, 2024 4 min read 0

 If every Brisbane resident was asked whether litter is a problem, the majority would likely agree.  The environmental implications, the funds required to clean it and the eyesore it creates are all good reasons to dispose of rubbish properly.  However, litter remains a real issue in the city, and one only has to look in…

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Richlands-Forest Lake Scout Group

Guy Hazlewood and Richlands - Forest Lake Scout Group March 26, 2024 3 min read 0

At Scouts, we encourage our youth members to develop healthy living skills, such as participating in sports / outdoor activities, eating a healthy diet, getting plenty of rest and avoiding things like cigarettes, vaping, drugs and alcohol.   We also encourage youth members to develop other healthy living skills, such as: Across all age levels from…

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12 month police operation marks more than 2500 Brisbane arrests

Guy Hazlewood and Jamie Furness March 26, 2024 3 min read 0

Police have charged 2,554 people with around 4,727 offences across Brisbane since a high visibility policing operation began in March last year. Operation Whiskey Unison focuses on preventing, disrupting, and investigating youth crime through community engagement and patrols at intelligence-driven hotspot locations. In the past 12 months, Operation Whiskey Unison has resulted in a total…

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New table donated to Inala Family Support Centre

Guy Hazlewood March 25, 2024 2 min read 0

Inala Family Support Centre recently received a generous donation from Heritage Bank Forest Lake in the form of a new outdoor table, enhancing the facilities available to those in need. Patricia Roberts, Membership and Development Officer at St Vincent de Paul Society QLD, expressed gratitude for the contribution. “We are very grateful for the donation…

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Wolston Park Cricket Club bat their first 6 for March 

Guy Hazlewood March 19, 2024 2 min read 0

Wolston Park Cricket Club was pleased to meet with Nathan Spencer and Matthew Willans from Queensland Cricket to discuss how the club progressed with KPIs set for the year. The WPC Executive Committee took this opportunity to discuss the club’s vision to improve the number of kids playing cricket. WPC Cricket Operations Manager, Dush Devendra,…

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Guinea pig enthusiasts gather for monthly competitions

Guy Hazlewood March 18, 2024 2 min read 0

The Cavy Owners & Breeders Society of Queensland (COBS) hosted its monthly guinea pig competition at the Inala Bowls Club on February 25, continuing its tradition of celebrating the beloved rodent breed. Established in the mid-1970s by a group of dedicated enthusiasts, COBS has since become one of the oldest guinea pig clubs in Australia….

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Cars shine despite rain

Guy Hazlewood March 1, 2024 2 min read 0

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…

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Yoga brings healing to Ellen Grove and Forest Lake community

Guy Hazlewood February 20, 2024 2 min read 0

Ellen Grove resident Christine Nonn teaches yoga every Monday night at the Uniting Church on Waterford Road, and this year will be conducting yoga sessions at the Forest Lake parklands. The yoga sessions will also include a grief workshop. “Grief comes in many shades,” Christine said. “The loss of a loved one, health, work, house…

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Forest Lake schools hit the pavement with Active School Travel

Guy Hazlewood February 15, 2024 2 min read 0

Two new Forest Lake schools have joined the Brisbane City Council’s Active School Travel Program. This year, St John’s Anglican College in Forest Lake will tackle the curriculum for the first time, while Grand Avenue State School will continue the program. St John’s Anglican College head of junior school, Martin Brownlow, said the program will…

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croakers lagoon

Forest Lake jeweller returns to Croakers Lagoon

Guy Hazlewood February 14, 2024 2 min read 0

Forest Lake jeweller and author of Croakers Lagoon, Alastair Bax, is writing the sequel “Return to Croakers Lagoon” after receiving devastating news late last year. Alastair was recently diagnosed with acute myelocytic leukaemia, which can be fatal if not treated. “Croakers Lagoon was sent to the printers in late December, and just after that I…

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