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By Mal Lynch, Forest Lake & Districts RSL Sub-Branch On 28 June 1914, the assassination of Austrian archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo, Bosnia, may have passed unnoticed in Australia and New Zealand given distance and communications capabilities. Not so in Europe. War was declared on Serbia by Austria-Hungary on 28 July and Belgrade bombarded the…
Local businesses in Forest Lake and surrounding suburbs received recognition for their service to the local community at the Inala Electorate Small Business Awards ceremony held on September 16. Inala electorate locals cast 5,454 votes for the finalists of 10 categories, including “Best Hospitality”, “Best Community Support”, and “Best Woman in Business”. One highlight of…
The Forest Lake Community Festival held on October 12 at the Lake Parklands was a huge community hit, with thousands returning to enjoy the annual event. Families came from all over Forest Lake and surrounding suburbs to enjoy an afternoon filled with live performances, thrilling rides, food and drinks and browsing the many market stalls…
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…