Remembrance Day in pics
It was a time for all Australians to remember. On Sunday at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, we...
Macintyre young writers’ awards in pics
The Macintyre Young Writers Committee handed out its awards for 2018 on Tuesday.It’s the 25th year of the competition which has fostered writing throughout the region.It...
Harrisia Cactus complaint: An open letter to David Littleproud
Dear Mr Littleproud,I received a copy of your letter to Mark Coulton about our harrisia cactus problem. I can’t describe how furious and insulted...
Opinion: No need for balance on climate change
In this day and age everything is all about balance, particularly in our industry. Every day our editor asks, begs and then insists I get the...
$1.6m for new hub
Hard work, dedication and commitment has paid off for Gateway to Training which has just received a $1.6m grant to build a study hub.More...
A time to remember their valour
In May 1916, my grandfather John Farrell was appointed second-in-command when the 42nd Battalion was formed, and reached Armentieres, France in November. In 1917...
Lindy reflects on WWI France
Goondiwindi resident, Lindy (Farrell) Edwards has a new appreciation for World War I veterans, and her grandfather. Earlier this year, Lindy and her husband...
Mac Young Writers’ Award winners for 2018
Year 1 Major Awards - Angus Bennett Inglewood, “George of the Jungle”, Hannah Stiller St Mary’s , “The Adorable Puppy”, Charlene Wu St Mary’s, “The Helpful Rabbit”,...
Sheep and wool leader says ‘fence us in’
REBUILDING Queensland's sheep and wool industry, the continued rollout of wild dog exclusion fencing and encouraging new entrants will be high on the agenda...
Free driver training for locals
A free program has helped locals gain their driver’s licence.For five weeks Birrang Enterprise instructor Julie McKenzie has delivered the Driver Licence Access Program to Boggabilla residents.Birrang, a not-for-profit based in...
Sorghum prices rise as temperatures climb
Buyers returned in the northern grain markets last week as the influence of the October rain fades and post rain farmer selling dries up.Sorghum...
Goondiwindi High School gets award for excellence
The Goondiwindi State High has been crowned a State “showcase”.The award was part of 2018 Education Department’s QSuper Showcase for Excellence in the Senior Years....
Inglewood link to Brisbane street name
Almost 200 people, including the Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls and Brisbane City Councillor Julia Dixon attended a celebration held on 7 March to...
