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Tougher laws for dangerous dogs

The Queensland Government has delivered on its pledge to institute tougher dangerous dog laws, with passage of legislation through State Parliament last week. After thousands...

Labor starving Maranoa and Balonne of funds

The Albanese Government continues to starve regional Australia of much needed economic development funding with its failure to deliver on grants programs promised to...

Supermarkets in denial about unconscionable behaviour

Despite two days of intense questioning in Canberra, including a grilling for each of Bunnings, Coles and Woolworths, the supermarkets and big box stores...

Balonne to benefit from new wellbeing centre

South West Queensland is a step closer to Closing the Gap with the St George Wellbeing Centre officially opening on Wednesday, 10 April. The $4...

Youth offending hits 10 per cent decline milestone statewide

Government agencies have joined forces for a one-day Youth Engagement and Programs Conference, as the first quarter of 2024 shows a promising decrease in...

Youth offending hits 10 per cent decline milestone statewide

Government agencies have joined forces for a one-day Youth Engagement and Programs Conference, as the first quarter of 2024 shows a promising decrease in...

Motherland announces second Goondiwindi event to celebrate Mother’s Day

Motherland, a national charity that supports rural mums across Australia has announced its hosting three Mother’s Day fundraisers this year which will be held...

Emergency Preparedness workshop returns to Goondiwindi with success

The Get Ready, Plan Ahead workshop, hosted by Peter Tully from the Queensland Disability Network (QDN), returned to Goondiwindi for the second time last...

New mental health initiative enhances support for aged care residents

A new mental health initiative has expanded support options for aged care residents in the region, showing promising outcomes. Lives Lived Well, a not-for-profit healthcare...

Mental health and wellbeing weekend soothes the soul at Greenup

Meet Move Make and Munch took over Greenup Meeting Place near Inglewood on 13 and 14 August, with the entire weekend dedicated to activities...

Research to enhance rural trauma care

Queensland’s rural doctors, nurses, paramedics and allied health practitioners are urged to apply for research funding of more than $85,000 to enhance the emergency...

Dieback spreading quickly – Goondiwindi now a recognised hotspot

Pasture dieback is spreading fast, including in and around Goondiwindi and graziers are being urged to keep an eye out for the pasture destroying...

Farmers urged to consider their data security

The National Farmers’ Federation has warned the farm sector will be exposed to disruption unless farmers take an active interest in how their data...