Qld minister wants national NAPLAN review
A nationwide NAPLAN review is the only way to maintain public confidence in the testing program, Queensland's education minister says.State and territory education department...
Littleproud announces $1.5 million for drought stricken WA farmers
In a first for LambEx, held at Perth, Western Australia, the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, David Littleproud, has addressed delegates announcing a $1.5...
Sky is the limit in these jets
Love anything that flies? Then this weekend is for you.The Goondiwindi Model Aircraft Club is hosting the Queensland Turbine Flyers Inc.It all begins on...
Tributes flow for ‘mayor’ Bill Lee
Tributes have been been flowing for former Goondiwindi Mayor, Bill Lee.Mr Lee was the Goondiwindi Town Mayor from 1976 to 1991. He passed away surrounded...
Trebeck secures a retrial
A man found guilty of killing a Queensland mother by smothering her to death with her jeans has won a retrial.Robert Trebeck was found...
Domino’s to raise dough for farmers
Pizza lovers and residents of goodwill are being encouraged to buy a pizza at Goondiwindi’s Domino’s on Wednesday, as a show of support for struggling...
August rain now ‘critical’
Minimal July rain means August rainfall is critical for those farmers fortunate enough to get winter crops planted. The reality is that many farmers haven’t...
Children: the forgotten casualties when it comes to dental health
This article is sponsored by Dental on BowenDID YOU know that infants are born without the bacteria that cause tooth decay?Dental decay or ‘caries’ is the...
Opinion: Lessons from a drought
Caring makes us human. When we stop caring we lose our humanity. It’s this very humanity, however, that makes us extremely vulnerable in the face...
Time to start writing
Best-selling Boomi author Nicole Alexander will help budding writers become renowned for their story-writing abilities and just maybe, help them win $300 as well.Nicole...
Eisteddfod needs a hand
Yes, Eisteddfod week is almost here! Instruments are polished and tuned, the performers have rehearsed for weeks and the finishing touches have been added...
Are you a drug dealer? Expect a knock at your door
Police have seized illicit drugs and arrested 121 people on 377 charges while conducting a major operation across the Darling Downs.Operation Quebec Trawler commenced last...
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...
