Local artist shortlisted for photography brilliance
Local Western Downs artist Ange Stirling has been shortlisted for the 2025 Galah Regional Photography Prize, Australia’s richest photography competition for regional artists.
Selected...
Mother’s Day magnificence
Everyone wants to spoil mum on Mother’s Day and what better way to do this than spend the morning having fun and giving mum...
Picnic party
The Goondiwindi Picnic Races have been and gone for another year and as the race committee said - it was the best one yet!
Goondiwindi...
Care Goondiwindi secures funding for the future
In a huge announcement in Goondiwindi this week, the state Government has committed $2 million dollars in funding for Care Goondiwindi to expand to...
Adult Crime, Adult Time targets more offences
The Adult Crime, Adult Time laws are expanding to cover 33 offences, with the new laws introduced to the Queensland parliament last week including...
Talking all things turf
John Downes is a familiar name for those of us on the Roma Gardener’s Facebook page, where he generously gives his horticultural knowledge and...
Calls to prioritise rural, remote and First Nations healthcare
There's an increasing pressure on political parties to prioritise healthcare for rural, remote, and First Nations communities as election looms.
Recent investments in healthcare across...
Take a sneak peak of Millmerran’s new health service
To celebrate construction nearing completion, the new Millmerran Multipurpose Health Service is welcoming visitors for a community open day on Wednesday 9 April from...
Flying Scientist touch down in Goondiwindi
What a way to end the school term. The Flying Scientists landed in Goondiwindi on Friday, 4 April, talking all things science with some...
Supporting disaster-affected communities
Emergency service workers and volunteers are at the forefront of concerns regarding the mental health impacts of severe weather and natural disasters.
Recent extreme weather...
Police ramp up roadside testing to keep Queenslanders safe this Easter
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is stepping up roadside breath and drug testing this Easter with the launch of Operation X-Ray Easter, ensuring Queenslanders...
Heavy rains could prompt surge in black flies
Health authorities are sending out warnings about the potential surge of black fly and bush mosquito populations across the region as Western Queensland experiences...