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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....

Young gun Joel on a roll until 14th

He’s Goondiwindi’s best golfer.And on the weekend he proved he can match it with Australia’s best.Joel Stahlhut has been making “those in the know”...

Where were you when Cross Counter won the top race?

Goondiwindi has a rich racing tradition. It’s the home of Gunsynd, the Goondiwindi Grey – one of the best grey horses in the history of...

Rivalry set to reignite

With the TRL season just around the corner, attention turns to the Goondiwindi Boars and Dalby Diehards, who will reignite their rivalry in a...