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The much-loved Forest Lake Market event, held on the second Friday of every month, helped more than 50 local children play rugby for free last year. Forest Lake markets president Veronica Stickley said the event supported local businesses while also helping to support the Forest Lake Junior Rugby Club. “Volunteers from the Forest Lake Junior…
In the landscape of commerce, where profit often overshadows purpose, Denise Lloyd-Kelly is an inspiration for holistic health advocacy. As the owner of Now Healthy Forest Lake, Denise’s journey is not just about selling products; it’s a about knowledge and well-being. Denise’s personal journey from illness to vitality serves as the foundation of her mission….
Trang Yen, Acting Chief Financial Officer at Trade and Investment Queensland, embodies resilience and determination in her remarkable journey. After arriving in Australia with her grandmother and sister at the age of nine, she started her career ten years later in Inala’s housing commission and dedicated herself to serving the Vietnamese community while pursuing education…
Salam owns and operates African Grocery and Injera Bakery in Oxley and the traditional Ethiopian eatery in Moorooka called Ethiopian Village. The Oxley grocery, which offers everything from spices to Ethiopian dresses, is known for their Injera, a sour fermented pancake-style flatbread, which Salam believes is a healthy alternative to standard wraps. “Injera is a…
In the heart of Forest Lake stands SKC Lawyers, led by Sandie Chatterton, a veteran in the legal industry since 1981. Sandie’s vision for SKC Lawyers transcends traditional notions of legal practice. With a team composed entirely of women, SKC challenges stereotypes while delivering exceptional legal services. Central to their ethos is the provision of…
Deb Page-Solti, the owner of Floral Fantasies, embodies a passionate spirit, transforming challenges into triumphs with every step she takes in her floral journey. Her path began in the 1990s under the guidance of Brisbane’s floral luminary Sebastian Mirciov. Over the years, she ventured through various roles until she returned to her true calling. From…
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…
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…
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…
A social rugby competition in Forest Lake, Kick-It Touch, has just entered its second season and is entertaining locals with a new way to play the classic social sport. Kick-it Touch is a mixed social competition which combines classic rugby league with touch rugby rules, allowing for a dynamic game involving kicking and six touches…