It’s going to be ‘bonza’ night at the Toobeah bonfire
There’s nothing better than a few tall tales around a campfire. And you’ll be able to find that out at Toobeah on Saturday, July...
Faces we snapped at the Goondiwindi Emus’ Ladies Day
It was an afternoon not to be missed at the Goondiwindi Emus Ladies Day on Saturday, with a huge crowd flocking to Riddles Oval...
Toomelah Elder, Pam Duncan, was a trailblazer for all women
Pam Duncan was a “strong independent proud black woman” from Toomelah who raged against being told she couldn’t and gained the respect and friendship of...
Rural Queensland ‘hung out to dry’ so Coalition steps in says Littleproud
Queensland graziers in drought-affected areas are set to benefit from a $9 million boost in funding from the Coalition Government to help manage pest...
The Shark who can make you a bundle
A “Shark” who can make you a bundle if you listen to his sage advice, is on his way to St George.And he’s bringing...
Goondiwindi lucky to have so many doctors in the house
Goondiwindi is the envy of many rural communities due to its number of doctors. And now there are some new ones in the house.Dr Navjot Brar:...
Goondiwndi Hospital to celebrate ‘trailblazers’ on Thursday
NAIDOC celebrations move to the Goondiwindi Hospital on Thursday at 11am.The extraordinary work of local women working in health care will be celebrated as...
Road Boss Rally is about to roar in to Texas for overnight stay
More than 200 adventure seekers aboard 70 character vehicles are revved up and ready to hit the backroads from Brisbane to Booligal for the...
Sugar tax is not a magic wand to child obesity says Littleproud
A 20 per cent tax on soft drinks will not stop children aged between one and five from becoming overweight.Deputy Leader of the Nationals...
Thankfully, no-one was injured in highway wheat truck rollover
A grain truck overturned on the Leichhardt Highway, just 30km north of Goondiwindi.The accident happened on Friday, June 29, 2018.Police said that nobody was hurt.There were...
Top-of-the-table clash between Emus and the Wheatman
The Goondiwindi Emus take on the Dalby Wheatman in the top-of-the-table clash at Riddles today.And it’s Ladies Day!JULY 7The Goondiwindi Rugby Club presents Ladies...
Hovercraft action comes to Coolmunda Dam this weekend
Recreational hovercraft owners from across Queensland will gather at Coolmunda, Dam, Inglewood on Friday.The action all ends on Monday.They will camp at the water’s edge...
Capture stories before they disappear
Over the decades I spent living in remote parts of Australia, including western Queensland, I came to know many older people whose lives had...
