The Lake News

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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Staff walk together to support women with breast cancer

Guy Hazlewood March 18, 2024 2 min read 0

In a touching display of resilience and solidarity, employees of Queensland Childcare Services (QCCS), who run Busy Learners Early Education Centre in Inala, recently banded together to support their colleague, Kym Rachow, who tragically lost her mother Gail to breast cancer in January. A total of 19 employees from various QCCS centres, alongside Kym’s family…

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Celebrating Cultural Diversity for Harmony Day

Guy Hazlewood March 8, 2024 2 min read 0

Elorac Place in Ellen Grove will be hosting Harmony Day on March 22 from 4pm, where the community will come together to help build a deeper understanding between the different people, families, and cultural groups. The Harmony Day event will celebrate the cultural diversity of the local area through music, dance, art, and food which…

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Open day at Inala Busy Learners

Guy Hazlewood March 6, 2024 2 min read 0

Inala Busy Learners Early Education Centre held an open day for local families and children to explore the programs and classrooms offered at the childcare centre. Located at 41 Yulan Street in Inala, the centre offers enriching experiences that shape the hearts and minds of its students. Centre Director Sam Lane said one of the…

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Sod turned on new Happy Hearts Childcare in Pallara

Jamie Furness March 5, 2024 2 min read 0

The sod has been turned on the long-awaited Happy Hearts childcare facility at the corner of Laxton Road and Ritchie Road, Pallara, which promises to bring new services to support the growing suburb of Pallara and surrounding areas. Calamvale Ward councillor Angela Owen said the centre was a welcome addition to the growing local community….

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Pallara to receive new shopping centre

Guy Hazlewood and Jamie Furness March 4, 2024 2 min read 0

Construction is set to begin on a new shopping centre on the corner of Pallara Avenue and Gooderham Rd in Pallara. The centre will include a Coles supermarket, specialty shops, a medical centre, pharmacies, offices, a 24-hour gym and more. The design will also provide locals with convenient car parking. Calamvale Ward councillor Angela Owen…

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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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