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Westpac backs the bush . . . Branches to stay open for years to...

Leader of The Nationals and Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has welcomed Westpac’s announcement that it will extend its moratorium on regional branch...

Flood warning infrastructure coming to Goondiwindi

Queensland’s flood resilience is set to be further strengthened with the Federal Government investing $7 million in new and upgraded assets for the state’s...

St Mary’s students raise money for local community group

As part of their Year 9/10 business studies class, St Mary’s students had to organise a fundraiser, with half the proceeds going to Macintyre...

New report highlights rural health inequities

A new update released last week from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that people living in very remote areas were...

Bulk-billing is a priority to reduce public health burden

The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has welcomed news of increased bulk billing rates but warned the Federal Government more still needs to...

Workplace sexual harassment more common than we think

One in seven Australian adults report engaging in workplace technology-facilitated sexual harassment (WTFSH), according to a new study. The research highlights the role of...

Exclusion fencing delivers for landholders

An ambitious wild dog exclusion fencing program in southwest Queensland’s Balonne Shire is delivering a $100 million increase in agricultural income and around 230...

Lower fertiliser costs and commodity prices leads to tight farm margins

A recent Rabobank report highlights a complex scenario for the global fertilizer market – fertilizer costs are down, but so are commodity prices, squeezing...

Producers urged to act now to stay in control of farm finances

Primary producers in the Goondiwindi area are being urged to take a proactive approach to managing their farm finances, with interest rates peaking and...

Scholarships aims to bring professionals back to the bush

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank have funded a record $1.3 million worth of scholarships this year. The Bank last week announced 227 students from around Australia...

GOONDIWINDI SHOWTIME AGAIN MAY 2024

The pride of Goondiwindi town has come around again. No question that yet again we will be up with the best and keeping abreast of...

Lowlifes hits small country school

Kindon State School has been dealt a nasty blow, with the school being ransacked and thieves taking off with thousands of dollars’ worth of...

Westpac backs the bush . . . Branches to stay open...

Leader of The Nationals and Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has welcomed Westpac’s announcement that it will extend its moratorium on regional branch...