Allora honours local hero
The down-to-earth style of Matthew Denny - indeed the Denny family - was to the fore on Friday night when members of the community gathered to applaud the success of one of Allora’s greatest sporting achievers ... Speaking about his gold medal performance at the Bermingham Commonwealth Games, Denny said he was very relaxed. “I was having fun - I compete at my best when I’m having fun,” he said.
Allora splash of colour a winner
This prize winning garden of Lynn Close took 1st place in the Large Home Garden category - Warwick Horticultural Society Shield.
David Littleproud on regional listening tour
The Nationals leader and member for Maranoa David Littleproud has launched a national regional listening tour to listen and learn from regional voters, particularly those who left the party at this year’s election. Mr Littleproud said the party had to be honest about the election result and he genuinely wanted to hear from regional locals, particularly female voters and those who felt disillusioned before the federal election.
Snake’s alive – it’s mating time
This amazing photo was taken by Corie Ross of Long Neck Farm in Goomburra. “Two red bellied black snakes ï¬ghting for mating rights. A pretty rare sight but we got to enjoy it for nearly 20 minutes.” Corie said.
Joan Cronin recognised for her service to museum
At its Ordinary Meeting Southern Downs Regional Council recognised Joan Cronin for her signiï¬cant contribution and dedication to the region as a volunteer at the Allora Regional Sports Museum ... “Joan is a shining example of an ordinary citizen delivering an extraordinary service to the community and I am pleased to recognise her years of selfless service”: Mayor Pennisi.
Clifton Benchrest Shooters news
Some welcome new and returning faces ï¬lled out the benches at Clifton Benchrest Shooting Club’s September shoot ... placegetters in Centreï¬re, from left, Marg Sullivan 3rd, Helen Manteit 2nd and smallest group, Gary Manteit 1st.
Beef hides and livers – the secret ingredients in new skincare and supplement products
A new, eco-friendly range of collagen products made using traditionally low-value bovine inputs such as hides and livers will soon deliver beneï¬ts across the entire beef value chain. This world-ï¬rst Certiï¬ed Organic collagen skincare and supplements range is the highly anticipated result of a collaboration between MLA and Freeze Dry Industries (FDI), a manufacturer based on the Sunshine Coast.
