Biosecurity levy: Have your say
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has opened consultation to help shape the way the new biosecurity protection levy will be applied.
The...
No drinking water, no worries: Rural Aid has you covered
Australia’s most trusted rural charity has experienced a drastic increase in the number of requests for drinking water it receives from Australian farmers. ...
New wheels for Rural Fire Brigade
QLD Fire and Emergency Services is set to invest more than $85 million into a new three-year, 285 Rural Fire Service vehicle building program.
This...
Book Week Frenzy!
Book Week frenzy took over Goondiwindi last week, with every character imaginable getting a shoutout at schools across the Goondiwindi Region.
Where’s Wally, Star Wars,...
Connecting with the future of agriculture
Representatives of the Victoria-based independent Marcus Oldham Agricultural College rolled into Goondiwindi on Thursday, August 24, as a part of an annual regional tour,...
Fast flying squad to hit youth crime hotspots
A new rapid response police taskforce has been established to target serious repeat juvenile offenders and provide immediate support to local communities across Queensland.
Taskforce...
Long Drive for Drought kicks off in Goondiwindi
Over 50 vintage Toyota’s will converge on Goondiwindi on August 25 for the annual Long Drive fundraising event, who in partnership with Drought Angels...
Growing the next gen of scientists
It was National Science Week last week, from August 12-20, and Border Rivers Christian College (BRCC) left nothing out when they joined in the...
On top of the science world
As siblings, Joash and Hannah are used to doing everything together, but receiving twin high distinctions in the Junior Science Olympiad puts this brother...
Sheep meat bleating good
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released its quarterly statistics on livestock slaughtered and meat production, highlighting record lamb production and growth in...
Bookshop giving back
Giving is at the heart of the ‘Books that Give Bookshop’, where the profits from donated books can be given to better the lives...
Mental health support lacking in the bush
They are one of rural Australia’s most well-known brands, and now Zoetis is renewing their partnership with Beyond Blue to support mental health initiatives...
New midwifery graduates join the Darling Downs
Darling Downs Health will welcome 39 new midwifery graduates this year, helping boost support provided to women and families across the region.
Health Service Chief...
