The Lake News

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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Durack Inala Bowls Club to host Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser

Guy Hazlewood April 19, 2024 2 min read 0

Durack     Inala   Residents of Durack and surrounding areas are gearing up for the Biggest Morning Tea event to support the Queensland Cancer Council, set to take place on Tuesday May 21 at 10am at the Durack Inala Bowls Club. Durack Inala Bowls Club volunteer and morning tea organiser Lorraine Eustace is passionate about the fundraiser…

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A twist on tradition wins hearts at cocktail competition

Guy Hazlewood April 19, 2024 2 min read 0

Kate Crowdey, beverage supervisor at The Lion Richlands and one of the top three finalists in the Diageo and Clubs Queensland Cocktail Competition on March 21, finds great joy in mixology and, following her recent successes on that front, has been inspired to share the story behind her new creation, the Dragon Elixir. “I have…

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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. Club registrar and promotions officer Tasha Goodson expressed gratitude towards the Brisbane City Council and Jamboree ward councillor…

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Triple triumph for the Lions Richlands

Guy Hazlewood April 16, 2024 2 min read 0

The Lion Richlands was recently honoured with three prestigious awards at the 2024 Keno and Clubs Queensland Awards for Excellence on March 19. Held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and attended by 71 clubs across Queensland, the highly anticipated event celebrated and recognised local clubs’ outstanding contributions to their communities. The Lion Richlands…

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