Forest Lake
By Sue Pither It has been a busy month for our members including our June meeting, held at our regular venue Centenary Tavern, where we enjoyed an interesting talk from our guest speaker Graeme Moulton about the difference between genealogy and family history. Graeme recently appeared on “Who Do You Think You Are” on SBS…
By Jamie Furness and Guy Hazlewood The new Swan Protection Group has held its first meeting in Forest Lake to help protect the black swans and their offspring, whose struggle for survival has captured the concern of the Forest Lake community. Forest Lake’s iconic black swan pair have lost nearly every cygnet in the last…
By Nayda Hernandez On Saturday September 14, the Community Life Uniting Church team held one of their most successful garage sales in Ellen Grove. Hundreds of families turned up early, all excited to find some great bargains while supporting a meaningful cause and church that supports so many locals throughout the year. Many dug deep,…
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 Steve Bruford We are now in a new financial year at the shed and membership is up for renewal. We currently have 62 members – each year we lose 6 to 8 around this time of year for one reason or another. Mostly they move away so can’t attend anymore, but each year as…
Recently, I had the privilege of visiting Headspace in Inala, with the Hon. Emma McBride, the assistant minister for mental health and suicide prevention, and rural and regional health. Headspace provides vital services such as mental health support, physical health advice, and assistance with education and employment. Meeting the dedicated staff and volunteers who work…