Many memories were made at the Upper Forest Springs School which was on the corner of Forest Springs Road and The Springs Road. Opened as a Provisional School in 1898 it then became the Upper Forest Springs School in 1909, closing in 1961.

Carol Lyall. The Hutchison Quarries Allora Frostbite Rodeo was everything we hoped it would be and so much more. Watching families gather around the arena, hearing the cheers as the bulls exploded from the chutes, seeing the horses test every rider, and the barrel horses flying around the drums... it was one of those days that just made you stop and smile. The atmosphere was incredible, and it was so special to see our community come together to enjoy a great day out.

The Masters Family, owners of Dalrymple View Honey at Allora have been dealing with the Varroa Mites. According to Sharon Masters, we've now got to learn to live with Varroa. For beekeepers this means testing for the mites, every couple of weeks.

A link has been made between the pine trees planted at the Showgrounds, the planting of the trees for celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of the reign of Queen Victoria in 1897, and the planting of the trees in 'Mayoral Row' in 1905. In fact, they were planted on three separate occasions ... It is not known if the Aleppo pine tree which blew down in William Street last Thursday night has any connection with the above tree plantings.

Located in the Goomburra Valley, Gordon Country is officially the best Camping/4WD in Queensland. The Queensland Day Awards...

A special confirmation service was held at St David’s Anglican Church on Sunday with Bishop Cam Venables attending. Fifteen people were confirmed with the Bishop believing this may be very close to a record in the Anglican Church Southern Queensland Diocese!

To raise $20,000 is a great measure of the heart and soul of the community who helped to support the Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea hosted by The Higgins Family on Sunday 17 May.

Glenda Guy. Allora Photography Group now has their schedule of topics for 2026 sorted and we are working our way through an interesting list challenging our imagination and skills to come up with thought provoking, interesting and creative images to take viewers along our journey with us.

Grain growers are urged to check their paddocks for signs of mice, with reports of activity in SA, WA and parts of northern NSW. CSIRO rodent expert Steve Henry, who is one of the lead researchers on GRDC-supported investment into mouse management, is reminding growers that conditions are ripe for mouse breeding at this time of year.