New real estate agency for Allora
Well known local Clint Kenny will operate Properties Ruhle from their new location at 46 Herbert Street (formerly El Cabalo). Clint is looking forward to having a base in Allora where he can meet with clients from around the region. However houses are difficult to buy as very few come onto the market.
Allora welcomes back the Heavy Horse Festival
Two full days of Activities, Displays and Demonstrations. You’ll be amazed by the gentle giants such as Clydesdales, Percherons, Shires, Australian Draught Horses and Belgians. This year sees 120 magniï¬cent horses displaying their versatility in Breed Led Classes, Working horses and Ridden events including hack, dressage and barrel races.
Lister kicked out over youth crime stoush
"Premier Palaszczuk was telling parliament about how she listens to Queenslanders, so I called out and reminded her that she refused to send anyone to represent her government at the community crime forum I ran in Goondiwindi last week," said Mr Lister.
Downs Polo Club Camp Draft returns to Allora
Last weekend the Downs Polo Club brought back their annual camp draft after weather-related and covid-related absences from the events calendar. The committee welcomed over 300 competitors to the Allora Showgrounds with many local horsemen and women putting on a spectacular show of horsemanship and equine athleticism.
Buy a bird – sell a bird
This Sunday 12th March sees the Annual Auction conducted by the Southern Downs Poultry Club at Allora.
Allora residents want more from their Council
A Connecting with Council meeting hosted by Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) in Allora last Wednesday provided an opportunity for residents to speak their minds about issues important to them. Seven of the eight councillors, Mayor Vic Pennisi and a few SDRC officers were in attendance to speak about and listen to issues affecting the town.
Yet another Blue Tree
The Blue Tree Project is spreading like a weed through the eastern Downs, with yet another Blue Tree painted, this time at Deuchar ... The Blue Tree Project’s mission is to help raise awareness of mental health struggles by encouraging communication.

