Allora Advertiser

Print and digital edition every Wednesday

Digital edition distributed to subscribers

Online news

Free

Allora Advertiser articles

Allora’s Sally Higgins steps into global United Nations youth role

Mim Rogers, Allora Advertiser
Climate
Allora local Sally Higgins has been appointed by Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen as the United Nations Presidency Youth Climate Champion (PYCC) for COP31 - a global role created to ensure young people are meaningfully included in international climate discussions.

Allora’s ANZAC services strongly supported

Mim Rogers, Allora Advertiser
Community
The community was out in force on Saturday to recognise the brave men and women who served and continue to serve Australia in defence of our freedom.

The Salvation Army Corps 106 year participation in Allora’s ANZAC Day commemorations comes to an end

Mim Rogers, Allora Advertiser
Community
Trevor Neale. The time was 2pm on the 25 April 1919 - Lieut. Robert Brown (Ret. AIF) marshalled the gathered groups at 53 Warwick Street, (now Historical Museum) for the Anzac Day march to the Fallen Soldiers Memorial via Forde, Drayton, Herbert and Warwick Streets. Main service was at 3pm ... This was the start of a 106 year association of the Salvation Army with Anzac Day in Allora.

Old wool table now looks classy

Mim Rogers, Allora Advertiser
Community
The Allora Men’s Shed has done a magnificent job of giving new life to this old wool classing table. During the past month Graham Hickson has been the main man to work on this unusual project.

Fuel relief measures miss the mark for ag sector

AgForce says National Cabinet's decision to halve the fuel excise and suspend the heavy vehicle road user charge does little to address the immediate challenges that are facing Queensland producers. AgForce General President Shane McCarthy said while the measures may provide some relief to consumers and parts of the transport sector, they fall short in regards to agriculture.

Rainbow Lorikeets Easter treat

Mim Rogers, Allora Advertiser
Land & environment
Allora’s picturesque trees in Herbert Street attracted this chattering of noisy but beautiful Rainbow Lorikeets to feast on the mass of seeds that drop onto the footpath for easy picking.

Anger at Allora fuel depot

Mim Rogers, Allora Advertiser
Business
Police were called to the Allora headquarters of Bartranz Petroleum last week after a man allegedly lashed out at staff. Bartranz owners Justin and Gretta Barton described it as "A Tough Day for Our Team" ... A man allegedly entered the workplace and became aggressive over a fuel pricing dispute.

Ag Discovery Day returns to Toowoomba Royal Show

Mim Rogers, Allora Advertiser
Agriculture
More than 640 students and teachers are taking part in Ag Discovery Day at the Toowoomba Royal Showgrounds today, giving young people a hands-on opportunity to explore the exciting world of agriculture ... Ag Discovery will welcome participants from seven primary schools for an immersive day of learning about food, fibre, farming and the many career opportunities within the agriculture sector.

Allora welcomes the Gentle Giants

Mim Rogers, Allora Advertiser
Equestrian
The Darling Downs Heavy Horse Festival was a real treat for locals and visitors to Allora last weekend. The annual Festival of these magnificent Gentle Giants proved very popular again this year with an added inclusion being Equestrian with Disabilities events.

First published in 1935, the Allora Advertiser is a free weekly A4 gloss newspaper distributed around Allora and district as well as Warwick.

The Allora Advertiser is one of the suite of local independent papers circulating in the Darling Downs region published by Our News,
the others being The Clifton Courier, Pittsworth Sentinel, Oakey Sentinel and On Our Selection News.

Advertising is available.

Contact: editor@alloraadvertiser.com
07 4697 3603

KEEP IN TOUCH

Sign up for updates from Australian Rural & Regional News

Manage your subscription

We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.