‘I’m no Teflon man’
It’s probably one of the worst kept secrets in local Goondiwindi politics, while perhaps not so much further afield.But now at least it is...
Microchipping can save pet heartache
Recently a dog was left at Border Vets with a note “Found dog no vets open in over 1000kms! Get her home please. Found...
Surrender your guns
THE first national gun amnesty since the Port Arthur massacre, more than two decades ago, has commenced.Maranoa MP David Littleproud hass encouraged owners to surrender...
Laptops stolen from Laser Electrical
Staff at Laser Electrical, Goondiwindi, came to work this morning to find the front door had been smashed open.A number of laptops were stolen.Owner...
I’ll bring more beer the next time I break down
On Friday the 23rd of June, my 11 year-old daughter Bronte and I loaded her two horses onto the gooseneck and headed off for...
Margaritas anyone?
Anyone for a Margarita? One of the region’s great social ocassions is going south of the border. Weengallon’s annual Pink Ladies’ Day on Wednesday, Ausgust...
House rules for when the kids move back home
Census data tells us that adult kids are moving home in droves. The number of non-dependent children living at home has climbed 20 per...
How to help the troubled to choose life
Have you ever thought about killing yourself? I did once, briefly. I considered a permanent solution for what turned out to be a temporary...
Kaloma charity day tees off soon
The Paynter Dixon Kaloma Charity Day is on Sunday, July 16. As usual it’s on at the Goondiwindi Golf Club and the theme is “In...
Make mates with a cotton grower
The Aussie Cotton Farmers Grow Communities grants program offers cotton farmers in the chance to nominate a local not-for-profit organisation to receive one of 30 $5,000...
Mayor sorry for false start
The Goondiwindi Regional Council Mayor Graeme Scheu has offered an apology to unsuccessful applicants for the Texas Pool Tender after beating the gun and announcing the...
Food Heroes in the spotlight
THE grains industry will be in the spotlight at Queensland Country Life’s innovative Food Heroes event at Toobeah on Thursday, July 13. Organised in conjunction...
Sing Australia Texas sings happy birthday loud and proud
It was a ‘packed full’ weekend in Texas for the Sing Australia Texas 10th birthday celebrations on the 26 and 27 October, with celebrators...
