Join the field of giant pumpkin growers
Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) has advised that entries are now open for the Giant Pumpkin Competition. The iconic competition offers $3,450 in prize money, including a bonus $1,000 for the heaviest pumpkin weighing more than 350kg ... Downlands College from Toowoomba carved their name into the record books in March 2024...
Days for Girls, empowering others
These wonderful ladies are busy making hygiene kits to send overseas to those who are less fortunate. Members of Allora’s Days for Girls meet on a monthly basis to create essential reusable items for girls and women who don’t have access to feminine hygiene products.
Letter to the Allora Advertiser Editor
...I accompanied the President and the Secretary of the Allora Sports Museum to an intended meeting with the mayor and councillors of the Southern Downs to discuss ongoing issues that are slowing the progress of the said Museum to a crawl ... The council was represented by two council officers and two councillors. Where were the mayor and the balance of the elected councillors, too busy?
The Clifton Races – Party central
On Saturday Clifton saw an influx of visitors arriving in town to join with the locals to enjoy a wonderful day of racing and socialising.
James is still our man
After a resounding win for the LNP in the Queensland Election held on Saturday our local member Southern Downs James Lister has been returned to Parliament with an increased majority. James extends his thanks to the community ...
Government seeking feedback on renewables
Amidst changes to regulations and community engagement requirements, the Queensland Government is seeking feedback on its approach to renewable energy projects ... From over 1,000 conversations during the REZ readiness assessment for the anticipated Callide Renewable Energy Zone in Central Queensland, locals showed that regional communities want greater engagement, accessible advice, real choices, clearer information...
Clifton Benchrest Shooting Club hosts interschool shoot
On the 11th of October, members of the Rimï¬re discipline in conjunction with Clifton State High School hosted an interschool shoot. The event saw 60 students from 9 different schools across both the Southern and Darling Downs competing for bragging rights.
