Allora Tennis Club: Finallists in Qld tennis awards
...a group of local tennis enthusiasts attended the Queensland Tennis Awards at the W Brisbane Hotel. The Allora Tennis Club was one of only seven clubs selected as a finalist in the Most Outstanding Club - Metro and Regional/Rural. Although they did not get the win the Club can be very proud to be listed as a finalist.
Remembrance Day in Allora
The 11th hour of the 11th Day of the 11th month marks the anniversary of the Armistice Agreement which ended the First World War. At the Allora Memorial Park ... service personnel, school children and members of the public paused in silence to remember those men and women who have died or suffered in all wars, conflicts and peace operations.
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 ...
