Wattles Juniors step into historic season
Glyn Rees. Wattles Junior Rugby League Club officials celebrated their new season meet and greet dinner with committee members and coaching staff at Allora’s Railway Hotel on December 9th, and while it closed the door on the 2024 year, it also saw the Club about to step off in to an historic 2025 season.
Merry Christmas Allora
Be sure to take a tour of Allora and check out all the impressive Christmas lighting displays.
The Goomburra region copped a drenching last week
Local Goomburra resident Corrie Ross was out with his trusty camera shooting some spectacular images. Local Goomburra resident Corrie Ross was out with his trusty camera shooting some spectacular images.
Allora’s all aboard for Bush Christmas
Locals and visitors made another huge turnout for this year’s Allora Bush Christmas celebration.
Mason family helps make a difference for T1D
What does fifty million dollars’ worth of hope feel like? Just ask Allora’s Benjamin and James Mason who, along with parents, Hayley and Mark, recently joined a national delegate of one hundred brave Type 1 Diabetes advocates as part of JDRF’s "Kids in the House – KITH" program, to address members of parliament in Canberra.
Pig Lures wins Lyn Wright Memorial Shield
Bev O’Halloran. For the uninitiated Pig Lures is a team of pretty good bowlers at the Allora Sports Club. In fact they were good enough to win the season’s competition which wrapped up last week … Congratulations to Chris Brown, Moley and Beetle of Pig Lures on 21 who were season winners.
Should stays be extended at Washpool Reserve?
Southern Downs Regional Council is inviting community feedback on a proposal to increase the maximum short-term camping stay at the Washpool Reserve, Leslie Dam from three nights to seven. Popular with campers and day visitors, the 24-acre reserve is a haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers, offering access to a range of recreational activities and breathtaking scenery.

