Mim Rogers, Allora Advertiser

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Ty Gardner – Wattles Player of the Year

In front of a packed F.E. Logan Hall at Clifton on Saturday night Wattles Warriors captain Ty Gardner joined the list of club ultimate achievers when he was presented with the prestigious Clifton Courier Shield as player of the year for the 2023 season.

Property prices soar in regional Queensland

For as long as anyone can remember the topic of property prices has always been a major conversation piece around the BBQ or office morning tea, but today the discussion takes on a new level of hysteria, especially if you are renting or buying.

Allora again loses major event to Clifton

The reason - Allora still has NO community hall to hold large functions. Saturday night saw the successful Wattles Banquet held at the F E Logan Hall in Clifton ... To find out what’s happening with our Hall The Allora Advertiser contacted the Southern Downs Regional Council for an update.

Sports club enjoys bumper year

The Allora Sports Club President, Kev Harrison reported a fabulous result for 2023 at the club's Annual General Meeting held on Monday evening. At the best attended AGM in almost 10 years, Kev was ecstatic with the performance of all three club activities, namely golf, bowls and social functions.

Farmers in Labor’s new superannuation firing line

Labor's superannuation changes are set to disproportionately impact family farms held in self-managed super funds (SMSF) if they exceed new thresholds. Leader of The Nationals, and Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud said family farms, particularly where their properties are in a SMSF, would be hit the hardest by Labor's superannuation tax grab.

Goomburra attraction ready for visitors

Situated in the Goomburra Valley The Long Neck Farm has now re-opened. Tanya and Corrie Ross of Long Neck Farm tell us that the renovations are now complete so the welcome mat is out ready for visitors to call in and enjoy the fun attractions and facilities.

Service personnel memorial garden for Goomburra

The Goomburra Town Hall is inviting local families who may have family members who served for their country to donate a paver for the Memorial Garden. There are two Honour Boards in the hall and the committee are replicating these by developing a memorial garden with named pavers of service personnel.

Cavanagh’s 100 year celebration – weekend of family memories

Ted Cavanagh. Following the Church Service at St Pat’s the Cavanagh families moved into the grounds of the School for photos and lunch. St Patrick’s brought back many memories for the Cavanagh children who attended the School over the years.