Allora Photography Group share their creative shots
The first topic in the Group’s 2024 competition was "Reflections" and entries were of a very high standard. So readers grab a coffee, sit down and study these creative photos.
Introducing our new mayor
On Monday March 25 the Electoral Commission formally declared Melissa Hamilton as the new mayor of the Southern Downs ... "I feel incredibly privileged and grateful that Southern Downs residents have chosen me to be their Mayor. Allora was one of my strongest booths, where I secured 53.22 per cent of the primary vote. I will remember the faith that the Allora community have put in me, and will work my hardest to repay their trust," said Melissa.
Warriors claim the Barrett Shield
Glyn Rees. Steady mizzling rain never muddied the Wattles Warriors challenge for the silverware honours of the 32nd Barrett Family Shield against the Warwick Cowboys at Clifton’s Platz Oval on Saturday evening, pulling up convincing 22 – 12 victors.
Drifting along with the tumbling tumbleweeds”¦
At this time of the year we see the tumbling grass-seed heads rolling into fences and garden beds - especially if the garden is surrounded by pasture land. This will be a different type of visit for the Allora and District Garden Circle when they gather for their garden tour next Tuesday 2nd April.
Not in my backyard – a resounding no to proposed wind farm
Enthusiastic city-driven support for renewable energy infrastructure is in direct contrast to the majority feeling in the Allora district where a public meeting on Thursday night demonstrated strong opposition to any idea that a wind farm should be established in the Goomburra Valley area.
James Lister MP wants answers
Today (Tuesday 19th) in parliament I tabled a question to the Energy Minister Mick de Brenni about what’s going on. What plans discussions has the state government had with Wind Prospects Pty Ltd about renewable energy projects in our back yard?
Darling Downs Heavy Horse Festival
Allora might be a small town but they really know how to stage a big event with their showgrounds the location of two days of wonderful celebrations of the contribution that heavy horses, mules, bullocks and other draught animals and pioneers made to the development of the Darling Downs.
