Forest Lake

Inala Pensioners hosts Biggest Morning Tea in June

Guy Hazlewood May 19, 2024 1 min read 0

The Inala Pensioners will be hosting their Biggest Morning Tea event on June 5 at the New Inala Hall. The morning tea, which begins at 9:30 am, is sure to be a hit amongst locals with the club’s secretary Tina Jimenez promising a morning filled with joy. “We will have a little entertainment alongside the…

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50+ Club

Guy Hazlewood May 18, 2024 2 min read 0

The first day in May saw us aboard the luxurious Concord Coach heading to The Eumundi Markets. We had a coffee pick-me-up at the BP Road House along the way before arriving at the markets, ready to explore all that was on offer. We enjoyed perfect weather for browsing before deciding on what delicious delicacy…

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Missing person, Inala

Guy Hazlewood May 17, 2024 1 min read 0

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 13-year-old girl missing from Inala. She was last seen at a Goldfinch Street address on May 11. She is 180cm tall with black hair, brown eyes and a tanned completion. Police believe she may be in the South Brisbane or Logan areas. Police are appealing to…

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Rapid support for Castle Law petition reflects heightened concerns over youth crime

Guy Hazlewood May 16, 2024 2 min read 0

In a swift and resounding response to escalating concerns over personal safety and rising youth crime rates, a parliamentary petition advocating for the introduction of the Criminal Code (Defence of Dwellings and Other Premises—Castle Law) Amendment Bill 2024 has garnered over 12,000 signatures in a week. The bill is a legislative proposal aimed at amending…

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Forest Lake Area Garden Group

Guy Hazlewood May 15, 2024 2 min read 0

My favourite time of the year – winter – is here!  We are so spoiled in Brisbane – it doesn’t get that cold, and the skies are usually clear blue.   It is a great time to get out in the garden and do some maintenance.  Cutting back all the growth that the summer rains have…

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Study reveals impact of poor parenting on kids’ mental health

Guy Hazlewood May 14, 2024 2 min read 0

A study from the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has unveiled the significant impact of poor parenting on the mental health of Australian children. According to the research, unsupportive, inconsistent, and angry parenting styles contribute to nearly 52% of socioeconomic inequalities in the mental health of young Australians. UniSQ PhD Candidate Nirmal Gautam (left) and…

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Councillor Charles Strunk

Guy Hazlewood May 13, 2024 2 min read 0

I would firstly like to pass on my sincere gratitude to all the generous and kind-hearted residents, business and community groups that have made time out of their busy schedule to stop by my Forest Lake Ward office to donate non-perishables and toiletries for this year’s Brisbane City Council Homeless Connect program.   The Forest Lake…

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Forest Lake Area Garden Group

Pat Parlane May 9, 2024 2 min read 0

Happy Mothers Day to all the mums out there – hope your kids spoil you rotten. The next meeting of the garden club is Tuesday May 7 and the guest speaker is Brett Malcolm, who will be talking about frogs.  These beautiful creatures are gradually disappearing so we need to find a way to encourage…

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Forest Lake Photography Club

Steven Roberts May 8, 2024 2 min read 0

Hip, hip, hooray for Tony Ryder, the February victor of the prestigious Heritage Bank Slideshow Award! Tony’s stunning capture of a water lily, gracefully reflecting in the water, has us all mesmerised. Bravo, Tony, for your artistic vision and impeccable execution! Like clockwork, each month, the Forest Lake Photography Club transforms into a digital gallery…

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FLAIR

Tom Jones May 7, 2024 6 min read 0

A Warp-Node adventure through space and time Tom sat bemused on the patio, but before he could gather his wits the Transitional Warp Intersecting Node (TWIN) took him, rather than bringing someone. Tom felt a little uneasy – he wondered if at any time he might be transported to a place that was no longer…

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