Council introduces fees for dumped mattresses and whitegoods
With more than 2,500 mattresses dumped each year on the Southern Downs, Council will engage an external contractor to periodically shred mattresses to reduce their volume by up to 85 percent as part of a sustainable recycling program that already addresses environmental obligations from the disposal of fridges and air conditioners ... a fee of $15 will apply for the disposal of each mattress and $12 for each fridge, freezer and air conditioning unit.
Vietnam Veterans’ Vigil 3 August 2023 – 1100 hours
2023 marks 61 years since the arrival of the Australian Army Training team in South Vietnam on the 3 August 1962 and 51 years since the withdrawal of combat troops in 1972. During the Vietnam War 523 Australians gave their life for their country ... the Warwick and district Vietnam Veterans will honour Lionel James Baxter at the Warwick Cemetery in a Service of Remembrance.
Allora Square comes alive this Saturday July 22
During Jumpers & Jazz in July – Allora is turning on its own display and everyone is welcome to join in the fun ... The Allora Museum will take you back in time with a beautiful collection of bridal wear from 1890’s to 1960’s ... Allora Arts & Craft Ladies ... Look around Allora - take the fascinating Town Tour ...
Introducing Megan Rauchle Principal – Allora P-10
Megan has been appointed the new Principal of the Allora P-10 State School after the retirement of Shaun Kanowski at the end of last term. Megan Rauchle took over the reins of Allora P-10 State School at the start of this term. She is a passionate teacher and believes in an all inclusive school where students, staff and teachers are successful and reach their capability.
Allora Homestead celebrates 40 years
An extra special celebration will take place at Allora Homestead on Friday, 21 July at 10.30am as residents, guests and staff gather to celebrate the aged care home’s 40th anniversary. Allora Homestead has supported families across the generations to age-in-place where they have established connection and belonging. Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) Residential Manager Majella Baker has served at Allora Homestead for 38 years and has supported individuals and their families at one of the most significant times of a person’s life.
Warwick NAB branch temporary closure
NAB has told local customers that it intends to close its Warwick branch for about two months from Tuesday 25th July ... NAB has indicated that the renovations at the Warwick branch are being made in response to changes in the way its customers are doing their banking. Editors note - Maybe these changes are forced upon customers due to NAB closing local branches. No wonder more people are banking with the Warwick Credit Union.
Increased roadworks activity in region
Southern Downs residents can expect more activity on the road network and additional construction crews being deployed across the region to undertake flood repairs, with final approvals for last year’s flood event now secured.
Long wait almost over
Nearby resident Len Patterson with his dog Smokey check out the repaired Kital Road Bridge. The Bridge was badly damaged following the flooding in Dalrymple Creek early 2022 and has been impassable for the past 15 months.
