From push to mighty mower
Who will ever forget the image of the Allora Golf Course voluntary groundsman Hethe Ramus mowing the first fairway by hand back in March 2022 ... Those days will be a distant memory for Hethe with the Golf Club today taking delivery of a brand new Kubota Baroness Gang Mower ...
Big Blue Picnic – part of Mental Health Month
The Zack Lockes Flock will be hosting a Big Blue Picnic as a mental health month activity next month in the grounds of St Mark’s Church Warwick. The Big Blue Picnic is a fundraiser for Beyond Blue and will incorporate the official opening of St Mark’s Blue Garden.
Rural Aid ready to help farmers as El Niño declared
Rural Aid CEO John Warlters said the Bureau’s announcement confirmed many producers’ fears. "This announcement of the El Niño weather pattern will bring a lot of unwelcome memories to the surface for our farmers, who’ve been anxiously watching land and waterways dry up," Mr Warlters said.
Celebrations for Sister Monica Cavanagh
Sister Monica Cavanagh who celebrates 50 years as a Sister of St Joseph and a Congregational Leader of the Order, is surrounded by members of the Allora Josephite Companions Group.
Australian record throw for Matthew Denny
Matthew has cemented his status as one of the world’s premier athletes after being crowned champion at the Diamond League Final in Eugene, USA with an Australian record of 68.43 meters. This is the first time for Matthew to be crowned Diamond League Champion. He added 19cm to his Australian discus record to produce the throw of his life and seal his triumph.
Local Nuffield Scholar seeks a fair energy transition for farmers and regional communities
Sally Higgins (daughter of Sue and Phil Higgins) has been awarded a Nuffield Scholarship for 2024, supported by Agrifutures ... From now until December 2024, Sally will travel across the world, exploring the most effective government, industry and farm business models for prioritizing land uses that meet multiple objectives.
Allora has two fascinating museums
An interesting way to spend a few hours is to visit the big white Historical Museum on the corner of Forde and Warwick Streets, Allora. This building was the old Shire Hall and has special displays and reading facilities.
