Allora’s annual Rotary Open Swim Carnival a huge success
A record number of 240 swimmers participated with 61 from the Allora Swim Club with this being the first swimming carnival for some of the younger swimmers ... Of the nearly 200 races held on the day there were many records broken and personal bests achieved.
Roseneath
In the 2023 Warwick Garden Competition Lynn Close at Roseneath Cottage at Allora was awarded 2nd place for her Large Home Garden and 2nd place for her magnificent roses.
Goomburra fires
As at Tuesday 31 October the Goomburra Fires are under control after many days of fire fighting and back burning. Each day about half a dozen units are attending the fires which are still burning in the hills.
Which mural for Allora?
The Allora mural designs have been completed and are ready for the Allora community to vote on the winning design. Artists Jordan and Steve have supplied an explanation on each of the designs and have taken on board the ideas so generously shared by the Allora community.
“How’s that” for K O Masters Oval
It had become clear that the Allora cricket oval’s playing surface was not up to the standard required and we were in danger of losing our home games to ovals in Warwick ... [the irrigation system is] finally fully operational ... highly sophisticated and totally automatic, making it easier for the hard working volunteers who maintain the oval.
Let’s keep our rural waterways healthy
The Southern Downs Regional Council encourages the agricultural industry to consider sustainable water management practices to protect the region’s waterways and wetlands.
A good sport for a good cause
Allora P-10 State School Principal Megan Rauchle took up the challenge on Friday. Any students raising over $100 have the opportunity to slime the Principal.
