Pressure mounts as federal government revamp biosecurity levy
The federal government has caved under pressure from peak agricultural bodies and Minister for Agriculture Murray Watt last week announced changes to the unpopular...
Tech day keep our seniors up-to-date
A dedicated group of seniors came together at the Goondiwindi Library on Thursday, 15 February, to learn about using the medication app and using...
Pigeonpea research excites QLD growers
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has partnered with the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) and the Woods Group to explore...
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie – guides work toward Aussie badge
It was everything Aussie at the Goondiwindi guide hut on Monday, 12 February, with the guides working towards their Australia badges this term, prepping...
Dust off those dance shoes and trusty guitars – eisteddfod schedules are out
It might only be February, but now is the time to begin thinking about entering a performance or two (or three or four) into...
New doctors bolster local LifeFlight crews
Toowoomba’s RACQ LifeFlight Rescue will get three new critical care doctors, swapping a career on land for one in the sky.
Dr Jacob Johnston brings...
Drought funding available through FRRR
FRRR has released their most recent round of Small Network Grants for agriculture-dependent parts of Australia to put towards initiatives that build community preparedness...
Climate whiplash battering Australia now more than ever
Climate chaos has caught Queenslanders off guard this summer, as increasingly volatile weather has impacted communities with catastrophic fires, extreme heat and fatal floods.
The...
The red tape keeps getting thicker – criminal penalties for aged care directors now...
The first aged care bill in almost 30 years is set to come into effect from July 1, with criminal consequences for failing to...
Still time for one last look at Art of the Motorcycle
There’s still three days left to check out the Art of the Motorycle Exhibition in the Goondiwindi Art Space in the Civic Centre.
If you...
Versatile celebrates half a century of tractors in Gundy
Versatile celebrated 50 years of tractors in Australia on the weekend, with a two-day long celebration of everything Versatile and everything tractors.
Over 300 people...
More homes for Queenslanders – but does that mean Goondiwindi?
The State government’s soon-to-be-released housing plan will see its Big Build agenda get even bigger with an ambitious target of 53,500 social homes in...
Young Guns light up Gunsynd Park
A strong crowd turned out for the annual Young Guns Race Day at Gunsyd Park on Saturday, with competitive fields and exciting finishes headlining...
