Allora community Biggest Morning Tea
Allora Men’s Shed hosted a successful morning tea last Thursday to raise money for the Cancer Council Queensland. A huge crowd turned out to enjoy the social outing while helping a worthy cause.
Wattles skipper key to vital victory
Glynn Rees. Local league heroes the Stillwater Pastoral Company’s Wattles Warriors A Grade side eased to a 62 – 6 one sided victory over the Newtown Lions ... The vital win came on the back of another tradesman like performance by skipper Nick Van Der Poel against the injury racked Newtown Lions, Wattles running in eleven touchdowns ... Wattles’ brothers duo Jacob & Isaac Leach ran on against the Newtown Lions ...
Allora police reports
Ben Ogden Senior Constable 17702 Allora Police Station ... a motorist drove into Allora township at night time and did large burnouts on Warwick Street in between the IGA supermarket and the Railway Hotel in his Holden Commodore Utility before driving off. With the assistance of members of the community and the CCTV from local businesses Allora Police identified the culprit and the vehicle, with search warrants being executed at an address in Warwick.
Allora golf report
On Sunday, prior to teeing off for the Ty Gardner Concreting Monthly Medal, the Allora Sports Club Secretary, John Ellwood, paid tribute to club member Ray O’Leary. John spoke of Ray’s love of golf, and his commitment, together with Doreen, to keeping the greens in top condition. Ray shouted everyone a drink and a minutes' silence was held.
Allora to have its first roundabout
Construction at Allora’s first roundabout at the intersection of Forde and Warwick streets is scheduled for the 2025-26 financial year. The installation of the new roundabout was announced by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) in September 2022.
Open day at Warwick’s Leslie Dam
Meet the team from Sunwater, learn about the history of Leslie Dam and how it works and find out how you can prepare for local weather events and stay safe in and on the water. It’s all happening at Leslie Dam on Saturday 8 June from 10am to 2pm.
NIOA/Properties Ruhle Interschool Shoot
Friday 10th May saw just shy of 40 students from neighbouring local high schools and localities put together a team of three shooters to compete in the small bore, 50m, fifty shot target shoot at the Laurie Bowe Rifl e Range at Leyburn.
Success for sunny lawn Brafords at Rocky Beef Week
Well known cattle producer Neil Pacholke from Spring Creek came home with a heap of awards from Beef Australia held last week in Rockhampton. Sunny Lawn Brafords were awarded Reserve calf champion heifer, Junior champion bull, Senior champion cow, Grand champion cow, Exhibitors Group and Sire progeny group.
