Fatal crash at Yelarbon
The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal single vehicle traffic crash that occurred at Yelarbon, near Goondiwindi on Monday 15 December.
Initial...
Our region among Australia’s unhealthiest
The Darling Downs–Maranoa region, which includes Goondiwindi and surrounds, ranks as the second unhealthiest place to live in Australia and the unhealthiest in Queensland,...
Neoen delivers Western Downs Battery Stage 2 and launches Stage 3
Neoen, a renewable energy company, has provided notices to proceed to battery storage supplier Tesla and balance of plant contractor UGL, signalling the start...
Christmas markets bring joy
Christmas gifts and goodies galore.
The annual Christmas extravaganza hosted by the Gundy Markets Committee on Saturday 6 December was a hit.
The markets had...
Planning for the future of sport in Goondiwindi
The development of a new long-term Sporting Facilities Strategic Plan is commencing soon to guide long-term investment in sporting infrastructure in Goondiwindi.
The plan will...
Goondiwindi Regional Civic Centre marks 10 years as a cultural and community hub
Next week, the Goondiwindi Regional Civic Centre is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of reopening its newly refurbished spaces to the public.
The heritage-listed building was...
Focussed on a year of success
The Goondiwindi Photography Club celebrated another year of fabulous photography and friendship with a Christmas lunch where the November darkroom was viewed as well...
Jingling all the way at Basset Park
While Santa may traditionally be associated with a snowier scenery, it was sunshine and sand for the jolly gent in the red suit last...
$12 million in funding for councils new projects
Local councils are receiving funding of more than $12 million, including the Western Downs regional council and the Goondiwindi Regional Council.
The funding supports...
Good wishes for festive season
As this is my final column for 2025, I want to wish everyone a very safe and happy Christmas and New Year.
I hope...
Police negligence alleged over Wieambilla shootings
The families of two officers gunned down in cold blood in the Wieambilla shootings have launched legal action, alleging police negligence.
Constables Rachel McCrow, 29,...
Seven indoor favourites to treasure
Everyone I know enjoys indoor plants, and with science-backed benefits of increasing productivity, boosting our mood, sharpening our attention and helping promote faster recovery...

















