Forest Lake
By Julie Baldwin Hello readers. The guest Speaker for our June meeting was Senior Constable Ben Harm. Ben spoke to our members about scams and ID fraud and how best to be aware of them and avoid them. Our special outing for Christmas in July will be a day trip to the Montville Pub…
With Mark Mackay I’ve just returned from an extended time of Long Service Leave and have had a wonderful time of rest and rejuvenation. One of the things that I enjoyed most about my time off was the time I was able to spend in the bush. I did a 2-day hike in the Lamington…
By Steven Roberts Let’s give a warm round of applause to Debasish Sarma, the winner of the Heritage Bank Slideshow Award for April! Debasish’s stunning dreamy landscape photo has captured the hearts of our club members and earned him this prestigious recognition. Well done, Debasish! Debasish, a proud Forest Lake resident for the past four…
By Stephen Hislop The Forest Lake Probus Club continues to attract new members and three joined recently while others are considering the option. Probus is not for everyone and, as you would expect, all people are different. Some things attract, others do not. Probus is all about Fellowship, Friendship and Fun. The recent visit to…
By Nayda Hernandez Dr. Laurel Johnson, an Inala local for more than two decades, is our Forest Lake Community Spotlight community hero for July. Every month, she volunteers her time to bring her executive team together for the betterment of the Inala and surrounding suburbs community. Always with a smile and determination, Laurel has been…
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 Julie Baldwin Hello readers. The guest Speaker for our June meeting was Senior Constable Ben Harm. Ben spoke to our members about scams and ID fraud and how best to be aware of them and avoid them. Our special outing for Christmas in July will be a day trip to the Montville Pub…
The Retirement Living Council (RLC) has expressed its dissatisfaction with the Australian Government’s 2025 Budget, arguing that it neglects the housing needs of older Australians. RLC Executive Director Daniel Gannon provided a pointed critique, highlighting the budget’s failure to address age-friendly accommodation and care. Source: Pexels “This is a budget that focuses on the housing…
The Lion Richlands has upgraded some of its restaurant menu and I had the opportunity to taste test some of the delicious new items. The Lion Richlands boasts a café style experience and a restaurant, with both areas being able to access the café and restaurant menus. The restaurant was buzzing at lunchtime with a…
Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 51-year-old Coochin man who has been missing since yesterday, June 12. Jason Burn, pictured, was last seen at a shop on Grand Avenue, Forest Lake around 12pm and has not been seen or heard from since. Police and family hold serious concerns for Jason’s welfare as his…