Hands up all those who went to the Elphinstone State School
Well, here’s something that may interest you. Over the past four or five years former Elphinstone State School students have discussed holding a reunion of some sort … Looking back at the School’s history...
Son of Spartacus heralds NIOA’s next generation
The first bull calf by record sale-topping sire Yarrawonga Spartacus S316 (P) has arrived, heralding a new generation of champions for NIOA Santa Gertrudis. The calf, out of Riverslea Holly (P), was born (Eds: Wednesday, August 30) at NIOA’s Talgai Homestead-based stud at Allora.
Congratulations Ellie
Allora P-10 Student Ellie Pidgeon was named the most outstanding Girl Athlete at the Darling Downs Track and Field Championship held in Toowoomba for both junior and secondary aged students. Ellie came first in three events...
Swim champion Maeve Moore makes a splash
Berat local and Allora Swim Club member, Maeve Moore, recently competed at the School Sport Australia National Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre as part of the Queensland Swim Team. Maeve made the finals in the 50 breastroke and swam a personal best time of 38.88 to finish fourth place in the country.
National champion Bailey Harm
Allora swimmer Bailey Harm has returned from the School Sport Australia National Championships in Sydney with a 2023 SSA National Champion title in the 50m Freestyle sprint. Bailey competed in seven events at the Championships, bringing home six national medals.
First major show win for NIOA Texas
NIOA Texas T08 (AI) (P) won his class (Senior Bull - 22-24 months) at the Brisbane Ekka, capturing the judge’s attention with his "great underline", "great tropical coat" and "true to breed character".
“Lost Conversations” art exhibition now open
Artists from Clifton and nearby towns are taking over the Warwick Art Gallery for their ‘Lost Conversations’ exhibition ... The ‘Lost Conversations’ theme was inspired by Rhonda Jenner, who growing up with hearing loss, has had to face and overcome "lost conversations" in her life.
The story continues for Allora’s mural
It’s full steam ahead now that the Southern Downs Regional Council has approved the mural for Allora. Community consultation meetings were held last week at Allora with the attendees given the opportunity to air their views and ideas on what they’d like to see depicted on our mural.
